Job: Lecturer in the Department of Ethnic Studies, Gender & Women's Studies and African American Studies
University of California, Berkeley
RECRUITMENT PERIOD
- Open date: June 21st, 2018
- Last review date: October 4th, 2018
- Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
- Final date: May 31st, 2019
- 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.
The Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses in Ethnic Studies, pending openings. These courses include, but are not limited to courses in Chicano Studies, Law and Criminal Justice, Chicano History, Central American Studies, Mexican Immigration, Native Americans and The Cinema, Ethnicity and Race in Contemporary American Films, Chicanos and the Educational System, Contemporary U.S. Immigration, Humanities Methods, The Making of Multicultural America: A Comparative Historical Perspective and Asian American in Film and Video, should an opening arise.
The Department of Gender & Women's Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses pending openings. These include courses on topics such as: Women in American Cultures, Alternate Sexualities in a Transnational World, Gender and Pop Culture, Global Issues for Women, Sexualities, Gender in American Cultures: "She is not American...or is she?" Gender, Race and Sexuality in American Immigrant Cultures.
The Department of African American Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, is generating an applicant pool of qualified instructors to teach courses in African American Studies, pending openings. These include courses on topics such as: Black expressive culture, with an emphasis on film, music, and performance; Race and institutions; Black politics in the US and the diaspora; Race, technology, and media; Reading and composition; African American literature.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g. syllabus), writing exams, and managing GSIs.
Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. Positions may range from 33% to 67% time, respectively equivalent to one or two courses per semester. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the department.
Minimum Basic Qualifications Required (at the time of application):
Minimum qualification required to be considered an applicant for the position is completion of at least a Master's or equivalent international degree by time of application.
Preferred Qualifications: A PhD or JD and prior teaching experience preferred.Salary is dependent upon qualifications and years of college-level teaching experience
To apply for a lecturer appointment go to AP Recruit: aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01779
DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY TO THE POSITION:
- Curriculum Vitae Required (Your most recently updated C.V.) Cover Letter Required
- Sample Syllabus Required
- Statement of Teaching Optional
- Names and contact information for three (3) – five (5) references
Applications will be accepted and reviewed for department needs. We typically review applications for summer and fall course needs in April and May, and in October and November for spring course needs.
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 Program 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.
Please direct questions to Perla Pinedo at ppinedo@clutterberkeley.edu.
The Department of Ethnic Studies, Gender & Women's Studies and African American Studies is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. UC Berkeley is committed to supporting employees as they balance work and family.
The University of California 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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
REQUIREMENTS
- Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Teaching (Optional)
- Sample Syllabus
- Reference requirements
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
HOW TO APPLY
- Create an ApplicantID
- Provide required information and documents
- If any, provide required reference information
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