Position overview 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: Salary Scale Table
The current full-time salary range for lecturer positions is $70,977 - $199,722. Percent time: Positions may range from 17% to 100% time during the academic year, while summer appointments are handled on a by-agreement basis. Anticipated start: Positions usually start in August and January, and various times throughout the summer. Review timeline: Applications are typically reviewed in April and May for fall course needs, in September and October for spring course needs, and in February and March for summer course needs. Application Window
Open date: April 15, 2026
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Apr 29, 2026 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: Thursday, Apr 15, 2027 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 College Writing Programs at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses in the College Writing Programs should an opening arise.
Job Duties : Successful applicants will teach in CWP's Reading and Composition sequence or other CWP courses in writing, reading, and oral communication. They will have complete responsibility for classes to include teaching in a classroom environment, meeting with students during scheduled weekly office hours and by appointment, and grading student work.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
UC lecturers are academic appointees and are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement of the UC-AFT.
The College Writing Programs and UC Berkeley are committed to supporting employees as they balance work and family.
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.
Department : https://www.writing.berkeley.edu Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program. Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Completion of advanced degree and three years of university-level teaching experience are required. Preferred qualifications
A Ph.D., M.F.A., or equivalent international degree in one of the following fields:
o composition studies
o rhetoric and composition
o digital rhetoric
o second-language writing/ESL/applied linguistics
o education
o creative writing
o journalism
o social sciences
o humanities
Three or more years of experience teaching university-level composition, creative writing, or other university writing
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Evidence of clear communication skills as presented in application materials Application Requirements Document requirements
Cover Letter - Please indicate clearly in your application which type of classes you are interested in teaching.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
1-Page Statement of Teaching
Syllabus from a recently taught class Reference requirements
3 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05302
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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 ( APM 210 1-d ). 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.
For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment 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.
Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
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.
“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05302
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