Lecturer Pool - Sociology - College of Letters & Science

Position overview 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 - $95,388. Percent time: 17% to 100% Anticipated start: Positions usually start in July/August for Fall and January for Spring Semesters, various times throughout the summer.

Review timeline: Applications are typically reviewed for summer session and Fall course needs in February/March, and in September for spring course needs. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available. Position duration: Semesters or Summer Sessions Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2025

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Jul 15, 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 1, 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 Department of Sociology at the University of California at Berkeley is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach a range of courses in the department should openings arise. Please visit the Sociology Course Descriptions links for more information about the department's classes.

The position's duties include undergraduate and graduate teaching. In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include managing graders and/or graduate student instructors (teaching assistants), holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), maintaining a course website, and writing exams.

The Department seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy; while sharing our core values.

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Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications

Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) at the time of appointment.

Application Requirements Document requirements

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

• Statement of Teaching

• Cover Letter (Optional)

• Teaching Portfolio - sample/course syllabi and recent teaching evaluations
  
  (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: /JPF
04986

Help contact: SociologyAP

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world.

Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

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As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be…