Lecturer - Information Management - School of Information

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: The starting, full-time equivalent annual salary rate ranges from $79,887 - $128,194, depending on experience. Appointments are typically made at 25% time for 2-unit courses, 33% time for 3-unit courses, and 42% time for 4-unit courses, for a period of 5 months. This salary rate will increase in subsequent terms in accordance with the terms of the labor contract.

Percent time: 12.5% to 100% time

Anticipated start: Positions typically start in January, August, and occasionally June.

Review timeline: Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.

Position duration: Initial position duration is for up to one year, with possibility for renewal. Appointments may be renewed based on need, funding, and performance.

Open date: July 1, 2025

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025 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, Feb 25, 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 School of Information at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a pool of part-time, non-tenure track lecturers to teach on-campus courses in the Master of Information Management and Systems. We seek exceptional instructors with professional and/or academic expertise who can teach courses for I School doctoral and master s level students and other UC Berkeley graduate students in related fields, as well as undergraduate courses.

Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the School.

Applicants will be selected from this pool for the academic year (including summer sessions), when there is curricular need. Positions typically start at the beginning of the semester, and appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance. This is a primarily in-person role that typically requires physical presence on the UC Berkeley campus, although alternative modalities may be authorized for instruction when conditions require.

Please Note:

No funding is available for visa sponsorship or relocation expenses due to budget constraints.

The Berkeley School of Information (I School) is a global bellwether in a world awash in information and data, boldly leading the way with education and fundamental research that translates into new knowledge, practices, policies, and solutions. I School scholars and practitioners thrive in the intersections where people, organizations, and societies interact with information, technology, and data. Faculty comprise a mix of disciplines, including information, computer science, economics, political science, law, sociology, design, media studies, and more.

The I School offers three professional master s degrees and an academic doctoral degree. The MIMS program trains students for careers as information professionals and emphasizes small classes and project-based learning. The MIDS program trains data scientists to manage and analyze the coming onslaught of big data, in a unique high-touch online degree. The MICS program prepares cybersecurity leaders with the technical skills and contextual knowledge necessary to develop solutions for complex cybersecurity challenges.

The Ph.D. program equips scholars to develop solutions and shape policies that influence how people seek, use, and share information. Our cohorts and classes are small enough to support intense student engagement; and we encourage collaboration among the students, faculty, and staff in the I School community. Our alumni have careers in diverse fields, such as data science, user experience design and research, product management, engineering, information policy, cybersecurity, and more.

Whether your expertise lies in groundbreaking research, innovative industry applications, or both, we value professionals who can bridge theory and practice. Successful lecturers inspire graduate students by integrating real-world applications with deeper theoretical exploration, fostering critical discussions of historical and emerging trends, and preparing students to make an impact in cybersecurity.

If you are an enthusiastic educator or practitioner passionate about shaping the next generation of information leaders, we encourage you to join our exceptional instructional team.

• Designing and Delivering Engaging Classes: Plan and lead dynamic in-person sessions emphasizing active learning. Facilitate meaningful discussions, group activities, and hands-on exercises that deepen students  understanding and application of key concepts.
• Creating a Cohesive…