Job Details

Position overview

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the current salary scale for this position: A reasonable salary estimate for full-time Lecturer positions is $70,977 to $117,315.

Percent time: 11%-100%, depending on the number of courses and/or additional duties assigned.

Anticipated start: Applicants will be selected from this pool to be appointed in the fall semester, spring semester, and some applicants may have an opportunity to teach in Summer Sessions. Academic Year appointments start 7/1/2025; Fall semester appointments start 8/1/2025; Spring semester appointments start 1/1/2026; Summer appointments run from May–August 2026.

Position duration: Initial appointments will be for a single semester or single academic year and/or summer sessions (6-10 weeks depending on session) with the possibility of reappointment based on program needs, funding availability and meritorious performance.

Position description

The Berkeley School of Education (BSE) at the University of California, Berkeley is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary part-time non-tenure track Lecturers to teach in the Principal Leadership Institute (PLI) for the 2025-26 academic year. Screening begins immediately and continues as needed. The number of positions varies by semester and may be renewed based on need and performance.

We are seeking dynamic, part-time lecturers who can teach/co-teach courses in the School's PLI program which culminates in a Masters degree in Educational Leadership and Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. Refer to our website for details about the PLI program.

General Duties: In addition to teaching graduate level courses, duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials, supporting students to successfully pass credential licensure exams (Cal APA), and collaborating with PLI leadership, instructors, and supervisors.

Program:

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Master's degree or equivalent international degree.

Preferred qualifications

• Clear Administrative Services Credential.
• Minimum of five years teaching experience and experience working as a school leader (preferably at the principal level) in a K-12 setting.
• The successful candidate will have experience facilitating adult learners, and a deep understanding of the K-12 school leadership context, including critical issues facing school leaders.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated CV.
• Cover Letter - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests, including efforts, accomplishments, and plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
• Statement of Teaching - Provide a statement on your teaching philosophy.

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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Job location

Berkeley, CA