Lecturer in Summer Sessions - College Writing Programs

Application Window

Open date:
December 3, 2025

Most recent review date:
Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date:
Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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 this position is $1900 per unit, by agreement with Berkeley Summer Sessions.

Percent time:
Summer appointments are handled on a by-agreement basis

Review timeline:
Applications are typically reviewed for summer session course needs in April.

Position duration:
Applications will be accepted and reviewed for department needs through July 31, 2026. The pool will close July 31, 2026; applicants wishing to remain in the pool after that time will need to submit their applications anew.

• English Language and Culture: Our English for Academic and Specific Purposes courses are aimed at high-beginning through advanced-level students who want to enhance their English language skills, improve job performance, or undertake university work. Courses are offered both online and in person and are grounded in theme-based and project-based learning.
• Creative Writing: Courses include short fiction and drama, nonfiction, poetry, and performance and reading. Most courses are 3-week workshops, although a few are in a longer 6-week format. They are offered both online and in person. A record of publication in creative writing is preferred for creative writing teaching candidates.
• Public Speaking: We offer introductory, advanced, and online public speaking courses for lower-division students. All are in a 6-week format.
• Reading and Writing in the Disciplines: Courses focusing on education; writing in the biological sciences, law, and business; and other disciplines are offered both online and in person.
• Reading & Composition (Berkeley students): We offer online sections of required courses for Berkeley undergraduates, who receive priority enrollment. Instructors must be experienced in teaching composition. Course lengths vary from 8 to 10 weeks.

• Teach one or more summer courses. Responsible for all classes, including crafting syllabi, teaching in a classroom environment, and grading student work.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Participate in faculty development workshops and ongoing self-evaluation.
• Be part of a faculty team and contribute to inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Completion of or enrollment in an advanced degree program.

Additional Qualifications (required at time of start)

• Completion of advanced degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years experience teaching university-level students in your area of expertise.
• Understanding of the ethics and use of GenAI in university settings.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Evidence of clear communication skills as presented in application materials.
• For English Language and Culture candidates:
  Masters’ degree or higher, or equivalent international degree, in one of the following fields: TESL, TEFL, TEAL, applied linguistics, language teaching/education, ESP discipline (i.e., business, law, science/technology); experience working with adult ESL/EFL students; experience with content-, theme-, and project-based language teaching; experience living/working outside of the U.S. in a non-English speaking country; basic proficiency in a language other than English.
• For Creative Writing candidates: MFA, MA, or PhD in Creative Writing, English, Journalism, or Comparative Literature; publication record in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or feature journalism.
• For Public Speaking candidates: MA, MFA, JD, or PhD in English, Education, Journalism, Law, Rhetoric, or Composition.
• For Reading and Writing in the Disciplines candidates: MA, PhD, MS, JD, MEd in English, Composition Studies, or specific discipline (biology, law, engineering, journalism, rhetoric, etc.); experience in the written discourse of the discipline, as…