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University of California-Berkeley

Summer Lecturer Pool - Digital Humanities - Division of Arts and Humanities

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 estimate for this position is $66,259 - $76,814.Percent time:Summer Sessions Lecturers are appointed at 11% in part-time positions that are weighed at 50%. Lecturers can teach more than one course at a time.Anticipated start:Summer appointments begin in the third week of May and run into mid August.Review timeline:Typically, the Division reviews applications for summer teaching in February/March. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.Position duration:Summer Sessions (6-weeks)Application Window

Open date:

December 19, 2023Most recent review date:

Friday, May 10, 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, Dec 18, 2024 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 Division of Arts and Humanities at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a pool of outstanding lecturers to teach Digital Humanities using data science tools to teach online courses in the Digital Humanities Summer Minor.In addition to instruction, general duties include holding office hours, developing syllabi and assignments, writing and grading exams, and grading and commenting on papers. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. Please see our website for more information on the currently taught online courses.Specifically, we are looking for lecturers for the following courses in our program:DIGHUM 101 Practicing the Digital HumanitiesDIGHUM 150B Digital Humanities and Visual and Spatial AnalysisDIGHUM 160 Critical Digital HumanitiesThe incumbent can draw on our existing syllabi and materials for these courses, or develop and propose their own.Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)Master's degree (or equivalent international degree).Additional qualifications

(required at time of start)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 start date of the position. The Department is unable to provide a visa/work permit.Preferred qualificationsTopics vary, and a background in digital humanities and the relevant field is strongly preferred. College level teaching experience in the relevant field is also preferred.Application Requirements

Document requirementsCover LetterCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Statement 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.Sample Syllabus - The applicant should consider which one of the following course categories they are interested in teaching: DIGHUM 101 Practicing Digital Humanities; DIGHUM 150B Digital Humanities and Visual and Spatial Analysis; and DIGHUM 160 Critical Digital Humanities. Please identify the category under which the proposed course would be offered.Reference requirements3 required (contact information only)While only contact information for three references is required at the time of application, the Department may later request letters from finalists' references.Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04273Help contact:

jleaks@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.

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