Lecturer Pool - Political Economy - ISSP - College of Letters & Science

Company:  University of California-Berkeley
Location: Berkeley
Closing Date: 07/11/2024
Salary: £125 - £150 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Position Overview

Position Title: Lecturer

Salary Range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. A reasonable estimate for Lecturer positions is $68,247-$97,305 (full-time rate). For specific salary scales, see the following table: Salary Scales .

Percent Time: 17% to 100% per term depending on need.

Anticipated Start: Positions usually start in July/August for Fall and January for Spring Semesters, various times throughout the summer.

Review Timeline: Applications are typically reviewed for summer session course needs in March, fall course needs in April, and in October for spring course needs. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise.

Position Duration: Semester

Application Window

Open Date: October 2, 2024

Next Review Date: Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final Date: Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

The Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Program at UC Berkeley offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate major in Political Economy. The Political Economy Program invites applicants to apply to a pool of qualified temporary instructors.

Duties of the Position: Teaching one or more of the following courses:

  1. Classical Theories of Political Economy
  2. Contemporary Theories of Political Economy
  3. Special topics in Political Economy, such as finance, development, globalization, inequality, poverty, and policy-related issues
  4. World History: a survey course in modern world history, with an emphasis on Political Economy
  5. Regional courses that address Political Economy themes
  6. Interdisciplinary approaches to Political Economy
  7. Development Studies
  8. Critical Thinking and/or Theories and Methods courses
  9. Thesis writing courses

In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials, writing exams, and managing teaching assistants.

Please Note: These positions are temporary appointments with no guarantee of reappointment at the end of the term.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.

Additional Qualifications: PhD (or equivalent international degree) required at time of start.

Preferred Qualifications: PhD in fields related to Political Economy, academic experience with interdisciplinary approaches, and a commitment to undergraduate teaching.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements:

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement of Teaching
  • Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Sample Course Syllabus/Syllabi
  • Teaching Evaluations (Optional)

Reference Requirements: 3-5 required (contact information only).

Apply Link: Application Link

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in their academic position.

Job Location

Berkeley, CA

#J-18808-Ljbffr
Apply Now
An error has occurred. This application may no longer respond until reloaded. Reload 🗙