Lecturer-Economics-College of Letters and Science

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for Lecturer positions is an annual salary range of $70,977 - $117,315. The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay  the current salary scale(s): https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..pdf

Percent time: 17% - 83% (one - five courses) over the academic year. Most academic-year appointments are assigned at 37% per course per semester which equates to total pay per course of $13,130 - $21,703. Summer Sessions courses are typically 11% per course which equates to total pay per course of $7,807 - $12,904. Please note, currently, we are not recruiting for any full-time positions.

It is unlikely we will hire a candidate for more than one class in the regular academic year, and more than two classes in the summer.

Review timeline: The Department typically reviews applications for course needs in October/November prior to the next academic year; however, applications will be reviewed throughout the academic year and leading up to any particular semester, 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. See the review date specified in AP Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for a specific position.

If there is not a future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.

Position duration: Appointments may be made with time frames from one short-term summer session (the shortest being 3 weeks) up to a full academic year.

Open date: September 3, 2025

Next review date: Thursday, Sep 18, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Sep 3, 2026 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.

The Department of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley is recruiting a pool of qualified lecturers to teach core and upper-division undergraduate courses in Economics.

The Department of Economics is seeking outstanding instructors to be appointed in the Non-Senate Lecturer title series who can teach Economics courses that may include large courses (300 or more students).

In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include (but are not limited to) managing graders and/or graduate student instructors (teaching assistants), holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and maintaining a course website. Those teaching large courses are expected to work with, meet with, and mentor graduate student instructors.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) program.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree).

Preferred qualifications
A Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) in Economics or a related discipline, is preferred. Demonstrated experience with courses in Economics, and a track record of excellence in teaching to a diverse undergraduate student body.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: /JPF
05019

Help contact: lecrecruit-econ

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