Lecturer Pool - Department of Political Science

Position Overview Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977-$98,249. Percent time: 33‑100% Anticipated start: Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026 Review timeline: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. Check the review date specified in the system to see if the department is currently reviewing applications for a specific position. Position duration: A semester to academic year. Application Window Open date: June 11, 2025 Most recent review date: Tuesday, Jun 24 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Thursday, Jun 11 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time) Position Description The Charles and Louise Travers Department of Political Science at UC Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary lecturers to teach courses as needed in the areas of American Politics, California Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Methodology & Formal Theory, Political Theory & Philosophy, Models & Politics, Political Behavior, Public Law & Jurisprudence, and Public Policy & Organization. Responsibilities Teach courses in the specified subject areas. Hold office hours. Assign grades and advise students. Prepare course materials (e.g., syllabus) and maintain course website. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Completion of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree). Preferred qualifications Completion of all Ph.D. (or international equivalent) degree requirements except dissertation at the time of application, or full‑time paid political experience of at least 4 years within the last 10 years. Experience teaching remotely is a plus. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae (most recently updated). Statement of Teaching (optional). Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (e.g., past course syllabi, teaching evaluations) (optional). Reference requirements 0–3 required (contact information only). Apply link Help contact View email address on click.appcast.io Job location Berkeley, CA Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Legal & Confidentiality Statements For more information, refer to the University of California's affirmative action and nondiscrimination in employment policy and the university’s anti‑discrimination policy. In searches when letters of reference are required, all letters will be treated as confidential per university policy and California state law. Recruitment Conditions As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose any administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed misconduct. 'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy. UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. APM‑035: affirmative action and nondiscrimination in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed