Lecturer Pool - Political Economy - ISSP - College of Letters & Science Job at University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

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  • University of California Berkeley
  • Berkeley, CA

Job Description

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


Job #JPF04595

Interdiscipl SocSci Pgm / College of Letters & Science - Social Sciences / UC Berkeley

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: . A reasonable estimate for Lecturer positions is $68,247-$97,305 (full-time rate).

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; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.

Position duration: Semester

Application Window

Open date: October 2, 2024

Most recent review date: Monday, Oct 28, 2024 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: Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025 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


The Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Program at UC Berkeley offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate major in Political Economy. In addition, it offers a Designated Emphasis in Political Economy.

The Political Economy Program at the University of California, Berkeley invites applicants to apply to a pool of qualified temporary instructors.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION: Teaching one or more of the following courses:

  • Classical Theories of Political Economy;
  • Contemporary Theories of Political Economy;
  • Special topics in Political Economy, such as finance, development, globalization, inequality, poverty, and policy-related issues;
  • World History: a survey course in modern world history, with an emphasis on Political Economy;
  • Regional courses (example, Africa, Asia, East Europe, Latin America, etc.) that address Political Economy themes;
  • Interdisciplinary approaches to Political Economy;
  • Development Studies;
  • Critical Thinking and/or Theories and Methods courses;
  • Thesis writing courses.

    In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g. syllabus), writing exams, interacting with students outside of class time via email and/or a course web site, and managing teaching assistants.

    Please note: These positions are temporary appointments with no guarantee of reappointment at the end of the term. The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. See the review date specified in AP Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for a specific position. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.

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    Qualifications


    Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

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

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Preferred qualifications

PhD in the fields of history, political science, economics, sociology, geography or related fields. Academic experience with Political Economy, and/or interdisciplinary approaches to teaching, research or regional studies.

A commitment to, and experience with, undergraduate teaching.

Political Economy is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching as well as communicating effectively with a diverse student population.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines .

Teaching Evaluations - Please provide teaching evaluations for most recent two semesters of non-Summer, non-Teaching Assistant positions (if available, otherwise include any evaluations).
(Optional)

Apply link:

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action 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.

Please refer to the University of California-s Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California-s Anti-Discrimination Policy .

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location


Berkeley, CA

In your application, please refer to myScience.org and reference  JobID 2989792 .

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Summer work, Local area,

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