University of California-Berkeley
Lecturer Pool - Master of Computational Social Science - ISSP - College of Lette
University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Position overview
Salary range:The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. A reasonable full-time salary range for this position is $83,935-$186,446. Starting salary will be commensurate with highest degree, past college-level teaching experience, relevant industry experience and equity within the department.Percent time:11% - 100%Anticipated start:Summer, July 1; Fall semester, August 1; Spring semester, Jan 1. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.Review timeline:Applications are typically reviewed in March/April for summer course needs, May for fall course needs, and September for spring course needs.Position duration:Depending on instructional assignments, lecturers may be appointed for six weeks during the summer, for a semester, or for the academic year. Please note: These positions are temporary appointments with no guarantee of reappointment at the end of the term.Application Window
Open date:
April 13, 2024
Most recent review date:
Monday, Sep 9, 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:
Sunday, Apr 13, 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 Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Program (ISSP) is the administrative unit that oversees the interdisciplinary majors, minors and graduate programs within the Social Sciences Division of the College of Letters and Sciences at UC Berkeley.Housed in ISSP, the Master of Computational Social Science (MaCSS) is a new one-year professional master's program that will provide students with practical skills for analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing social data. Social data are data about people, groups, organizations, and their interactions from surveys and censuses, company websites, store loyalty cards, cell-phone records, social media posts, internet searches, etc. MaCSS graduates will be able to work as analysts and data specialists in business, non-profit, and government settings.DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
Teaching one or more of the following courses:Introduction to ComputingIntroduction to Applied StatisticsAdvanced ComputingApplied StatisticsEthics, Data, & SocietySpecial topics in Computational Social ScienceCareer DevelopmentCapstone ProjectIn 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.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application)A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent international degree is required at time of application.
Preferred qualifications-Prior teaching and/or work experience in computational social science, data science, computing, data analytics, or human resources.-Leadership, management, and entrepreneurial skills.-Existing authorization to work in the U.S.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsResume or Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated resume or C.V.Cover LetterStatement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - A brief 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.
Reference requirements3 required (contact information only)
Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04388
Help contact:
macss@berkeley.edu
About 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.
Job locationBerkeley, CA
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Salary range:The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. A reasonable full-time salary range for this position is $83,935-$186,446. Starting salary will be commensurate with highest degree, past college-level teaching experience, relevant industry experience and equity within the department.Percent time:11% - 100%Anticipated start:Summer, July 1; Fall semester, August 1; Spring semester, Jan 1. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.Review timeline:Applications are typically reviewed in March/April for summer course needs, May for fall course needs, and September for spring course needs.Position duration:Depending on instructional assignments, lecturers may be appointed for six weeks during the summer, for a semester, or for the academic year. Please note: These positions are temporary appointments with no guarantee of reappointment at the end of the term.Application Window
Open date:
April 13, 2024
Most recent review date:
Monday, Sep 9, 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:
Sunday, Apr 13, 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 Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Program (ISSP) is the administrative unit that oversees the interdisciplinary majors, minors and graduate programs within the Social Sciences Division of the College of Letters and Sciences at UC Berkeley.Housed in ISSP, the Master of Computational Social Science (MaCSS) is a new one-year professional master's program that will provide students with practical skills for analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing social data. Social data are data about people, groups, organizations, and their interactions from surveys and censuses, company websites, store loyalty cards, cell-phone records, social media posts, internet searches, etc. MaCSS graduates will be able to work as analysts and data specialists in business, non-profit, and government settings.DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
Teaching one or more of the following courses:Introduction to ComputingIntroduction to Applied StatisticsAdvanced ComputingApplied StatisticsEthics, Data, & SocietySpecial topics in Computational Social ScienceCareer DevelopmentCapstone ProjectIn 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.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application)A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent international degree is required at time of application.
Preferred qualifications-Prior teaching and/or work experience in computational social science, data science, computing, data analytics, or human resources.-Leadership, management, and entrepreneurial skills.-Existing authorization to work in the U.S.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsResume or Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated resume or C.V.Cover LetterStatement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - A brief 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.
Reference requirements3 required (contact information only)
Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04388
Help contact:
macss@berkeley.edu
About 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.
Job locationBerkeley, CA
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