Job Details

Position Overview

A lecturer position within Berkeleys School of Social Welfare offers part?time, non?tenure track teaching duties. The role includes teaching small to medium?size seminar courses in Social Welfare Policy, Social Work Practice, and Research Methods at undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as office hours, grading, and course material preparation.

Salary Range

UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. In full?time lecturer positions, a reasonable estimate ranges from $68,247??$97,305 depending on the current UC pay scale.

Percent Time

25??100?%

Anticipated Start

July?1 or August?1,?2025; or January?1,?2026.

Review Timeline

Fall semester needs reviewed through July?2025; Spring?2026 needs typically reviewed in October?2025.

Position Duration

One semester or one academic year.

Application Window

Open date: April?9,?2025
Final date: April?9,?2026
Applications received after the review date will be reviewed if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The School of Social Welfare invites applications for an open pool of part?time, non?tenure track lecturer positions. The number of positions available varies from semester to semester depending on the Schools needs.

We seek outstanding lecturers who can teach small to medium?size seminar courses in Social Welfare Policy, Social Work Practice, and/or Research Methods at the Undergraduate and Graduate levels. We are especially interested in lecturers with knowledge in practice.

Standard duties beyond podium teaching include holding office hours, assigning grades, and preparing course materials.

Berkeley offers an excellent benefits package and a number of policies and programs to support employees as they balance work and family. These positions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and represented by the UC?AFT.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (required at time of application)

Masters degree or equivalent international degree by time of application.

Additional Qualifications (required at time of start)

Masters?level social work practice courses require an MSW degree (or international equivalent) and 2?years of post?Masters experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching experience.


• Demonstrated experience in social work and field education.


• Demonstrated work experience with diverse populations.


• Demonstrated experience in social work and field education.

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 plans to support all students through curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

Reference Requirements

• 35 references (contact information only).

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Job location

Berkeley, CA

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