University of California-Berkeley
Lecturer Pool - Department of Comparative Literature
University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Position Overview
Salary range:The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. A reasonable salary estimate for this position is $68,247- $97,305 annually.Percent time:Positions may range from 11% to 100% time for one semester or one summer session.Anticipated start:The Department reviews applications for fall teaching in March and April, and applications for spring teaching in October and November, and for the summer in March (if applicable). Positions typically start at the beginning of the semester (in mid-January for Spring Semester; in mid-August for Fall Semester).Review timeline:Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed (including hiring for Summer Sessions). Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.Position duration:Appointments may be renewable based on the program's need, funding, and performance.Application Window
Open date:
June 21, 2024Most recent review date:
Friday, Jul 5, 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:
Saturday, Jun 21, 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 Description
The Department of Comparative Literature at the University of California, Berkeley, seeks applications for a pool of non-tenure-track lecturers.Teaching Responsibilities:We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can teach/co-teach small or medium sized courses in the following areas:Reading and CompositionComparative LiteratureAmerican Cultures/Comparative LiteratureGeneral Duties:In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and maintaining a course website.For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the position's start date. The Department is unable to provide a visa/work permit.Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application)Must have an advanced degree or be enrolled in an advanced degree program at time of application.Additional qualifications
(required at time of start)Advanced degree is required by the start date.Preferred qualificationsPhD (or equivalent international degree) and relevant college-level teaching experience in the U.S. Documented ability to work with texts in more than one language is also required by the start date. If hired to teach Reading & Composition, demonstrated experience teaching reading and writing in English.Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement of TeachingStatement 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 (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity). (Optional)All Teaching Evaluations - All Teaching Evaluations from the last three years.Reference requirements:3 required (contact information only)Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04484Help contact:
clfa_apc@berkeley.eduAbout UC Berkeley
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
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Salary range:The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. A reasonable salary estimate for this position is $68,247- $97,305 annually.Percent time:Positions may range from 11% to 100% time for one semester or one summer session.Anticipated start:The Department reviews applications for fall teaching in March and April, and applications for spring teaching in October and November, and for the summer in March (if applicable). Positions typically start at the beginning of the semester (in mid-January for Spring Semester; in mid-August for Fall Semester).Review timeline:Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed (including hiring for Summer Sessions). Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.Position duration:Appointments may be renewable based on the program's need, funding, and performance.Application Window
Open date:
June 21, 2024Most recent review date:
Friday, Jul 5, 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:
Saturday, Jun 21, 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 Description
The Department of Comparative Literature at the University of California, Berkeley, seeks applications for a pool of non-tenure-track lecturers.Teaching Responsibilities:We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can teach/co-teach small or medium sized courses in the following areas:Reading and CompositionComparative LiteratureAmerican Cultures/Comparative LiteratureGeneral Duties:In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and maintaining a course website.For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the position's start date. The Department is unable to provide a visa/work permit.Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application)Must have an advanced degree or be enrolled in an advanced degree program at time of application.Additional qualifications
(required at time of start)Advanced degree is required by the start date.Preferred qualificationsPhD (or equivalent international degree) and relevant college-level teaching experience in the U.S. Documented ability to work with texts in more than one language is also required by the start date. If hired to teach Reading & Composition, demonstrated experience teaching reading and writing in English.Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement of TeachingStatement 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 (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity). (Optional)All Teaching Evaluations - All Teaching Evaluations from the last three years.Reference requirements:3 required (contact information only)Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04484Help contact:
clfa_apc@berkeley.eduAbout UC Berkeley
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
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