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Lecturer - Goldman School of Public Policy

The Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to work as lecturers, teaching courses in a School that confers professional graduate degrees (MPP, MPA, and MDP) and the PhD degree in Public Policy.

The courses may encompass both core curriculum (Economics, Quantitative Methods, Law & Public Policy, Introduction to Policy Analysis, Advanced Policy Analysis, and Politics & Public Policy); as well as its breadth curriculum (policy applications in specific disciplines and/or specializations, as noted below in Preferred Qualifications). Lecturers may be hired to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, should an opening arise. Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists.

The pool will remain open for one calendar year; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must reapply. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the school.

Teaching Responsibilities: Primary duties include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses, typically one course per semester.

General Duties: In addition to teaching, duties may include creating a course syllabus for enrolled students; creating midterm examination materials; creating final examinations as necessary; creating problem sets (as appropriate); creating writing assignments; supervising academic student employees (readers, tutors, teaching assistants); holding office hours; assigning grades; preparing course materials; and advising and mentoring graduate or undergraduate students on independent research projects.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application): A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent international degree is required at time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start): Five years of experience in industry or a research institute, or advanced degree is required by the start of the appointment.

Preferred qualifications: The Goldman School of Public Policy is interdisciplinary in its core and breadth curriculum, and the successful applicant should have a focus on the policy implications for their disciplinary subject matter.

Application Requirements:

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching - Discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests, including specific efforts and future plans to support the success of all students through curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Include discussion of mentoring experiences and approach, including past efforts and future plans to foster equitable and inclusive research environments. For more information, refer to the Berkeley Office for Faculty Equity & Welfare, Faculty Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Berkeley webpage.

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. 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.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

Job location: Berkeley, CA