Lecturer Pool All Specializations

Lecturer Pool – All Specializations (Science, Technology and Medicine) Position title: Lecturer Department: History, University of California, Berkeley Salary range: UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. Reasonable estimate for a full‑time Lecturer position is $70,977.00-$79,877.00. For current scale see Percent time: 17% to 100%. Part‑time or full‑time. Anticipated start: Appointments for Fall, Spring, and Summer sessions are typically evaluated during the Spring semester. Review timeline: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. Check the review date in AP Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for a specific position. Position duration: Fall and/or Spring; Summer: depends on session. Application Window Open date: January 1, 2026 Most recent review date: Friday, Feb 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position Description The Department of History invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses should an opening arise. The pool covers all areas of History, including Africa, Ancient Greece & Rome, Byzantine, Early Modern Europe, East Asia, North America, Jewish, Late Modern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Soviet Union, Medieval Europe, Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and other varied needs. Currently identified openings are in Africa, Europe and the Atlantic World 1650‑1850, and the History of Science, Technology and Medicine. This pool includes assignments to teach courses in the history of science, technology and medicine, including courses offered together with Science, Technology and Society (STS) and/or Data Science. Teaching responsibilities may include delivering lectures, facilitating discussions, preparing syllabus, designing assignments and examinations, and grading. General duties may include holding regular office hours, advising students, preparing course materials, managing graduate student instructors, attending curriculum meetings and orientation sessions, among others. Applicants should mark any specializations that match their area of expertise, and indicate if they are available for or have interest in summer teaching. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application): A Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree), or be enrolled in a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree‑granting program at the time of application. Additional qualifications (required at time of start): A Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) is required by the start date. Preferred qualifications: A Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) in History or related field. Demonstrated teaching excellence in the appropriate fields with undergraduates and, where appropriate, graduate students. Application Requirements Cover Letter: Indicate in bold in the first paragraph your area(s) of specialization noting time period, any regional emphasis and topical focus. Curriculum Vitae: Your most recently updated C.V. Sample Syllabus: Provide a sample syllabus for one of the courses you would teach. 2 letters of reference (contact information only) Apply link: Help contact: View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Employer UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). The university 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. For more information, please refer to the University of California's affirmative action and nondiscrimination in employment policy and the university's anti‑discrimination policy. All letters of reference will be treated as confidential as required by university policy and California state law. Applicants must disclose any administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed misconduct as defined by institutional policies. Job Location Berkeley, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed