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University of California-Berkeley

Lecturer - Legal Studies Program - School of Law

University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709


Position Overview

Position Title:

LecturerSalary Range:

The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. The current full-time salary range for these positions is $66,259 - $186,446.Percent Time:

Generally part-time; 5 - 100%Anticipated Start:

July 1, 2024 or laterReview Timeline:

Completed applications will be reviewed when openings arise. Appointments for the fall semester are usually reviewed in January and for the spring semester in July. Applicants who remain interested in consideration after the final deadline will need to submit a new application.Position Duration:

Positions may be for one semester or for the full academic year, with the possibility of renewal. Appointments may be renewed based on need, funding, and performance.Application Window

Open Date:

April 29, 2024Most Recent Review Date:

Wednesday, Oct 16, 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:

Monday, Apr 28, 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

Berkeley Law is generating an applicant pool of qualified instructors to teach courses in our Legal Studies program should openings arise. Legal Studies is an interdisciplinary undergraduate major that engages the meanings, values, practices, and institutions of law and legality. The faculty of Berkeley Law's Jurisprudence and Social Policy Program (JSP) has primary responsibility for the Legal Studies program at UC Berkeley. JSP faculty and other Law faculty teach a curriculum that examines how law shapes, and is shaped by, political, economic, and cultural forces. The major is designed to stimulate critical understanding of and inquiry about the theoretical frameworks, historical dynamics, and cultural embeddedness of law.General 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.To receive full consideration for any openings please submit a complete application. Completed applications will be reviewed when openings arise. Candidates who are interested in remaining in the pool after the final date will need to submit a new application.Berkeley Law is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching.UC Lecturers are academic appointees in an organized bargaining unit and are exclusively represented by the American Federation of Teachers - Unit 18.Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

(required at time of application) : J.D. degree or equivalent international degree, or Ph.D. degree or enrollment in a Ph.D. degree (or international equivalent) program at the time of application.Additional Qualifications

(required at time of start) : J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent international degree is required by start date. Experience teaching at the postsecondary level is required by start date.Preferred Qualifications : Excellent student evaluations as primary instructor of an undergraduate course at an accredited university. Expertise in one or more areas of the legal studies curriculum (I. Crime, Law and Social Control; II. Law and Culture; III. Law and Markets; IV. Law, Rights, and Social Change; V. Law and Sovereignty).Application Requirements

Document Requirements:Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Statement of Teaching - Written statement of no more than 500 words explaining expertise and interest in teaching legal studies courses.Cover Letter (Optional)Course Evaluations - As evidence of teaching quality, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit up to three sets of course evaluations. (Optional)Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Berkeley Law has a very diverse student body. Please provide a statement describing how you approach teaching to provide a fair and inclusive learning environment and support students of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.Reference Requirements:

2 required (contact information only). Letters of reference may be requested of top candidates.Apply Link:

https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04418Help Contact:

academicpositions@law.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.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 Location

Berkeley, CA

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