Lecturer Pool - Department of Gender and Women's Studies

Position overview

Position title:

Non-Senate Lecturer

The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay  scale for this position is $70,977-$98,249. For more detail, see the UC salary scale PDF at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Positions may range from 33% to 67% time (one to two courses).

Positions typically start at the beginning of the semester (mid-August for Fall Semester; mid-January for Spring Semester). The Department reviews applications for fall teaching in February and March, for spring teaching in September and October, and for summer in February and March (if applicable).

Screening of applicants begins immediately and will continue as needed. The pool will remain open for one calendar year. The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. Applications may not be considered at this time if there is no future review date specified. If you would like to continue to be considered beyond this one year pool you will need to submit a new application.

Open date:
July 22, 2025

Most recent review date:
Wednesday, Aug 6, 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, Jul 22, 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 Gender and Women's Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses pending openings. These include (but are not limited to) such courses as:
Introduction to Gender and Women's Studies, Women in American Cultures, Sexual Politics and Queer Organizing, Interpreting the Queer Past, Introduction to Feminist Theories, and Gender Sex and Race in Global Political Cultures.

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.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application): completion of at least a Master's degree (or equivalent international degree) by time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start): 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 qualifications: A PhD (or equivalent international degree) and prior teaching experience.

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, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

Reference requirements: 3‑5 required (contact information only).

Apply link: /JPF
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Help contact: cliles

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