University of California-Berkeley
Lecturer Pool - Ancient and Modern Middle Eastern Studies - Middle Eastern Langu
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 estimate for this position is $66,259-$97,304.Percent time:These lecturer appointments are typically part-time, at 33%. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.Position duration:These lecturer appointments are made at the beginning of the semester and may be renewable depending on need, funding, and job performance. Positions may arise for Fall, Spring, or Summer.Application Window
Open date:
April 1, 2024Most recent review date:
Monday, Apr 15, 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:
Tuesday, Apr 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 Description
The Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures at the University of California, Berkeley is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach, should an opening arise, lower and upper division lecture courses (including language courses), lower division Reading and Composition courses, and/or seminars in the fields of the ancient and modern Middle East. Openings are most likely to occur in the areas of Egyptology, Near Eastern Art and Archaeology, Biblical Studies, Jewish Studies, Islamic Studies, Islamic Art, and Middle Eastern literature.Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Teaching one or more 3 or 4 credit unit courses (3 or 4 class contact hours per week with students, as appropriate).Preparing course materials.Maintaining a course website.Supervising graduate student instructors or graders.Holding office hours.Assigning grades.The University is committed to addressing the family needs of employees and has a number of policies and programs in place to support employees as they balance work and family.Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application)Candidate must have Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree).Additional qualifications
(required at time of start)Experience teaching college composition is required for Reading and Composition courses. 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 start date of the position. The department is unable to provide a visa/work permit.Preferred qualificationsBachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) in Egyptology, Near Eastern Art and Archaeology, Biblical Studies, Jewish Studies, Islamic Studies, Islamic Art, or Middle Eastern literature. College-level teaching experience is preferred but not required for all other positions.Application Requirements
Document requirements:Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement of TeachingComplete teaching evaluations - Complete teaching evaluations for 2-4 courses, including at least one course from your most recent semester of teaching.Reference requirements:3 letters of reference required.Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04387Help 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.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.Job Location
Berkeley, CA
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Salary range:The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,259-$97,304.Percent time:These lecturer appointments are typically part-time, at 33%. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.Position duration:These lecturer appointments are made at the beginning of the semester and may be renewable depending on need, funding, and job performance. Positions may arise for Fall, Spring, or Summer.Application Window
Open date:
April 1, 2024Most recent review date:
Monday, Apr 15, 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:
Tuesday, Apr 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 Description
The Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures at the University of California, Berkeley is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach, should an opening arise, lower and upper division lecture courses (including language courses), lower division Reading and Composition courses, and/or seminars in the fields of the ancient and modern Middle East. Openings are most likely to occur in the areas of Egyptology, Near Eastern Art and Archaeology, Biblical Studies, Jewish Studies, Islamic Studies, Islamic Art, and Middle Eastern literature.Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Teaching one or more 3 or 4 credit unit courses (3 or 4 class contact hours per week with students, as appropriate).Preparing course materials.Maintaining a course website.Supervising graduate student instructors or graders.Holding office hours.Assigning grades.The University is committed to addressing the family needs of employees and has a number of policies and programs in place to support employees as they balance work and family.Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application)Candidate must have Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree).Additional qualifications
(required at time of start)Experience teaching college composition is required for Reading and Composition courses. 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 start date of the position. The department is unable to provide a visa/work permit.Preferred qualificationsBachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) in Egyptology, Near Eastern Art and Archaeology, Biblical Studies, Jewish Studies, Islamic Studies, Islamic Art, or Middle Eastern literature. College-level teaching experience is preferred but not required for all other positions.Application Requirements
Document requirements:Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement of TeachingComplete teaching evaluations - Complete teaching evaluations for 2-4 courses, including at least one course from your most recent semester of teaching.Reference requirements:3 letters of reference required.Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04387Help 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.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.Job Location
Berkeley, CA
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