Lecturer Pool - 2025 Summer - Political Economy - ISSP - College of Letters and Science

The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf. A reasonable estimate for Lecturer positions is $68,247-$97,305 (full-time rate).
A reasonable estimate for this position is $7,500 - $11,000 per class, by agreement with Berkeley Summer Sessions.

Percent time: Summer appointments are handled on a by-agreement basis

Anticipated start: Positions usually start at various times throughout the summer beginning in May and ending in August.

Review timeline: Applications are typically reviewed for summer session course needs in April. Applications will be accepted and reviewed for department needs through July 31, 2025. Applications are typically reviewed throughout the spring and early summer depending on course needs. The pool will close July 31, 2025; applicants wishing to remain in the pool after that time will need to submit their applications anew.

Application Window
Open date: March 13, 2025

Next review date: Thursday, Mar 27, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Jul 31, 2025 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 Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Program at UC Berkeley offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate major in Political Economy. In addition, it offers a Designated Emphasis in Political Economy.

The Political Economy Program at the University of California, Berkeley invites applicants to apply to a pool of qualified temporary instructors.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION: Teaching one or more of the following courses:

• Classical Theories of Political Economy;
• Contemporary Theories of Political Economy;
• Special topics in Political Economy, such as finance, development, globalization, inequality, poverty, and policy-related issues;
• World History: a survey course in modern world history, with an emphasis on Political Economy;
• Regional courses (example, Africa, Asia, East Europe, Latin America, etc.) that address Political Economy themes;
• Interdisciplinary approaches to Political Economy;
• Development Studies;
• Critical Thinking and/or Theories and Methods courses;
• Thesis writing courses.
  
  In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g. syllabus), writing exams, interacting with students outside of class time via email and/or a course web site, and managing teaching assistants.
  
  Please note: These positions are temporary appointments with no guarantee of reappointment at the end of the term. 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://issp.berkeley.edu/
  
  Qualifications
  Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
  BA (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in BA or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.
  
  Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
  BA (or equivalent international degree) and a minimum of four years of post-degree experience.
  
  Preferred qualifications
  BA in the fields of history, political science, economics, sociology, geography or related fields. Academic experience with Political Economy, and/or interdisciplinary approaches to teaching, research or regional studies including post-degree teaching, teaching related and/or professional experience.
  
  A commitment to, and experience with, undergraduate teaching.
  
  Political Economy is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching as well as communicating effectively with a diverse student population.
  
  Application Requirements
  
  Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement of Teaching
  • Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines.
  • Sample Course Syllabus/Syllabi
  • Teaching Evaluations - Please provide teaching evaluations for most recent two semesters of non-Summer, non-Teaching Assistant positions (if available, otherwise include any evaluations).
    (Optional)
  
  
  Reference requirements
  
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)
  
  Reference letters may be requested of finalists.
  Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04766
  
  Help contact: [email protected]