Lecturer- Leaders Equity and Democracy; LEAD Program

Position: Lecturer- Leaders for Equity and Democracy (LEAD) Program
Position overview Position title: Lecturer 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 salary estimate for full-time Lecturer positions is $70,977 to $101,196. Percent time: 17% to 100%, depending on the number of courses assigned. Anticipated start: Applicants will be selected from this pool to be appointed in the Summer 2026 semester, the Fall 2026 semester, or the Spring 2027 semester.

Position duration: Appointments will be for one semester or one academic year, depending on course assignment. There will be possibility for reappointment based on meritorious performance and program needs. Application Window

Open date: February 17, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Mar 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Feb 17, 2027 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 Berkeley School of Education (BSE) at the University of California, Berkeley is generating an applicant pool of qualified part-time, non-tenure track Lecturers to teach in the Leaders for Equity and Democracy (LEAD) Program. Screening of applicants begins immediately and continues as needed.

We are seeking outstanding part-time lecturers who can teach or co-teach courses in LEAD, which offers an education doctorate to practicing school leaders who aspire for system leadership positions.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials, and collaborating with program leadership, instructors, and supervisors.

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Program: /lead

Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD or EdD, or equivalent international degree.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Five years of professional experience in education.

Preferred qualifications

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years professional experience in public education settings.

Application Requirements Document requirements

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

• Cover Letter

• Teaching Statement - 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 required (contact information only)

Reference names are collected but may not be contacted depending on the size of the recruitment pool and needs of the review committee. If references are requested, they will be requested for all applicants who are still under consideration at that time.

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