Position overview
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf . The current base salary range for this position is $70,977 - $87,294.
Percent time: 33% - 100%
Anticipated start: Positions usually start at the beginning of the semester (in mid-January for Spring Semester, in mid-August for Fall Semester). Summer appointments begin in late May and run into early August. UC Berkeley's academic calendar can be viewed at https://registrar.berkeley.edu/calendars/
Review timeline: Appointments for fall semester are usually reviewed in April and May, and in October and November for spring course needs, and summer course needs in March and April, and on an as-needed basis.
Position duration: Semester or Academic Year.
Application Window
Open date: January 16, 2026
Most recent review date: Friday, Jan 30, 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: Friday, Jan 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 Department of Astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for lecturer positions in multiple astronomy courses. We seek a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses in astronomy in the academic year and summer.
Teaching responsibilities: We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can teach one or more courses in the undergraduate Astronomy/Astrophysics curriculum. General duties: teaching responsibilities, holding office hours, developing syllabi, assignments, writing exams, supervising Graduate Student Instructors and maintaining a course website. Other duties may be assigned by the Chair as necessary.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
The minimum qualification required to be considered an applicant for the position is the completion of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) at the time of application.
Preferred qualifications
We prefer applicants have a masters or doctoral degree in astronomy or physics. Past teaching experience as a lead or assistant instructor is also preferred. Practicing astronomers or astronomy educators are also preferred.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
Reference requirements
3-5 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05223
Help contact: [email protected]
About UC Berkeley
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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Job location
Berkeley, CA
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05223
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