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Lecturer Pool - Linguistics

Position overview Position title: Lecturer
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf. A reasonable estimated full-time salary range for this position is $68,247-$112,802.

Percent time: Appointments may be part-time and may range between 33% to 50% per course, depending on teaching responsibilities.

Anticipated start: Spring 2025 and/or Summer 2025

Review timeline: Appointments for the fall semester are usually reviewed in May, for the spring semester in November, and for Summer in April.

Application Window
Open date: November 19, 2024

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 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: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 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 Linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified non-tenure track lecturers to teach Linguistics courses should an opening arise.

Teaching Responsibilities: We are seeking outstanding lecturers capable of teaching one or more courses in the undergraduate Linguistics curriculum. Courses will be assigned on an as-needed basis.

General duties: In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include, but are not limited to, holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing and developing course materials (e.g., syllabus, exams, quizzes, etc.), supervising GSIs, maintaining a course website, and using a learning management system (e.g. bCourses (Canvas) site).

Please note: 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.

You must be eligible to work in the United States. 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.

The department is interested in candidates who will contribute to the diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, and service. The department is also interested in individuals who may have had non-traditional career paths or who may have taken time off for family reasons (e.g., children, disabled, or elderly), or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia (e.g., in professional or industry service).

Program: https://guide.berkeley.edu/courses/linguis/

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program at time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Advanced degree by start date.

Preferred qualifications
PhD (or equivalent international degree) in Linguistics and demonstrated excellence in teaching courses at the college level. Prior experience teaching courses on these topics.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines.
• Syllabi - Submit syllabi for undergraduate courses, previously taught or proposed.

Reference requirements

• 2 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04672

Help contact: lingmgr@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

Please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

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.

Job location
Berkeley, CA


To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04672













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