Lecturer - Pool - School of Social Welfare

Salary range:
The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay  the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). A reasonable estimate for Lecturer positions is $68,247-$97,305 when full-time.

Percent time:
25%-100%

Anticipated start:
July 1 or August 1, 2025; or January 1, 2026.

Review timeline:
We will actively review for Fall semester needs through July 2025, and typically review for Spring 2026 needs in October 2025.

Position duration:
One semester or one academic year.

Open date: April 9, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Apr 23, 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: Thursday, Apr 9, 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.

Berkeley Social Welfare invites applications for an open pool of part-time, non-tenure track lecturer positions. The number of positions available varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the School.

We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can teach small to medium size seminar courses in Social Welfare Policy, Social Work Practice and/or Research Methods at the Undergraduate and Graduate levels. We are especially interested in lecturers with knowledge in practice.

Standard duties beyond podium teaching include holding office hours, assigning grades, and preparing course materials.

The School of Social Welfare is committed to creating an inclusive environment, one that is supportive of all individuals, regardless of background, and to nurturing and developing that talent. We are committed to building an excellent and diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and we welcome applicants whose experiences have prepared them to contribute to this commitment.

Berkeley offers an excellent benefits package and a number of policies and programs in place to support employees as they balance work and family.

These positions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and represented by the UC-AFT.

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Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A Master's degree or equivalent international degree by time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Candidates wishing to teach Masters-level social work practice courses are required to have an MSW degree (or international equivalent) AND 2 years of post-Master's experience.

Preferred qualifications

* Demonstrated teaching experience.

* Demonstrated experience in social work and field education.

* Demonstrated work experience with diverse populations.

* Demonstrated experience in social work and field education.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Teaching - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts and future plans to support the success of all students through curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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