Lecturer Pool - Global Studies - ISSP - College of Letters & Science

Position overview Position title: Lecturer Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay  the following table for the salary scale for this position: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977- $101,198. Percent time: Positions may range from 8% to 100% time during the academic year, while summer appointments are handled on a by-agreement basis.

Anticipated start: Positions usually start at the beginning of the semester (in mid-January for Spring Semester; in mid-August for Fall Semester). Summer appointments begin in late May and run into early August. UC Berkeley's academic calendar can be viewed at  Review timeline: Appointments for fall semester are usually reviewed in April and May, and in October and November for spring course needs, and summer course needs in March and April.

The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. See the review date specified in AP Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for a specific position. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time. Position duration: Semesters or Summer Sessions

Please note:

These positions are temporary appointments with no guarantee of reappointment at the end of the term. Application Window

Open date: December 12, 2025

Most recent review date: Monday, Dec 29, 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: Friday, Dec 11, 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.

Position description

The Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Program at UC Berkeley offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate major in Global Studies. In addition, it houses the interdisciplinary Global Studies graduate program.

The Global Studies Program at the University of California, Berkeley invites applicants to apply to a pool of qualified temporary instructors.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
Teaching one or more of the following courses:

* World History: a survey course in modern world history;

* Special topics in Global Studies, such as humanities-related issues;

* Regional courses (example, Africa, Asia, East Europe, Latin America, etc.) that address global themes;

* Interdisciplinary approaches to global studies;

* Peace and Conflict Studies;

* Development Studies;

* Critical Thinking and/or Theories and Methods courses;

* Theories of Peace and Conflict Studies

* Contemporary Theories of Peace and Security;

* Special topics in Peace & Conflict Resolution - including expertise in one of the following special topics:
--- Mass Genocide, Cultural Repatriation through the Lens of Truth and Justice;
--- Big Data and Global Security

In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g. syllabus), writing exams, interacting with students outside of class time via email and/or a course web site, and managing teaching assistants.

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Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

By position start date:
PhD (or equivalent international degree).

Preferred qualifications

PhD in the fields of peace and conflict studies, history, political science, economics, sociology, geography or related fields. Academic experience with Peace and Conflict Studies, Global Studies, and/or interdisciplinary approaches to teaching, research or regional studies.

A commitment to, and experience with, undergraduate teaching.

Application Requirements Document requirements

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

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Teaching

• Sample Course Syllabus/Syllabi

• Teaching Evaluations - Please provide teaching evaluations for most recent two semesters of non-Summer, non-Teaching Assistant positions (if available, otherwise include any evaluations).
  (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Reference letters may be requested of finalists.

Apply link: /JPF
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