Lecturer, Energy and Resources Group

~ The mission of the Energy and Resources Group at the University of California, Berkeley (ERG) is a sustainable environment and a just society. ~

ERG is a col­lab­o­ra­tive com­mu­nity of grad­u­ate stu­dents, core fac­ulty, over 150 affil­i­ated fac­ulty and researchers across the cam­pus, and over 500 alumni across the globe. We award MA, MS, and PhD degrees to stu­dents work­ing across dis­ci­plines and depart­ments to cre­ate poten­tially trans­for­ma­tive knowl­edge for the planet and its peo­ple. ERG is a world-renowned pro­gram with a 40-year his­tory of out­stand­ing research, edu­ca­tion and outreach to gov­ern­ment, indus­try, and civil soci­ety at the state, national and inter­na­tional levels.

Position Overview

ERG invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary lecturers to teach courses in the areas of energy and resources from a wide variety of disciplines, should an opening arise. ERG has a long and distinguished history of interdisciplinary research and teaching for a sustainable environment and an equitable society. Further information about ERG, including courses taught, can be found here.

Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Appointments are typically part-time and may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

Responsibilities

• General Duties: In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and maintaining a course website.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) granting program at the time of application.
• Additional Qualifications: Ph.D., or equivalent international degree, is required by the start date of the job.
• Preferred Qualifications: College-level teaching experience is preferred.

Compensation

• Salary: Commensurate with experience.
• The Energy and Resources Group is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching or research.
• UC Berkeley has an excellent benefits package as well as a number of policies and programs to support employees as they balance work and family, if applicable.

To Apply

Please click "Apply on Company Website" below. Applicants should include the names and contact information of three references. Letters of reference may be requested of finalists. When and if the Energy and Resources Group contacts references, 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 letters.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed for Energy and Resources Group needs, through April 29, 2020. Applications are typically reviewed for fall course needs in April/May, for spring course needs in October/November, and for summer session course needs in January/February. Those interested in remaining in the pool after April 29, 2020 will need to reapply.

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 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.

Please direct questions to Megan Amaral.

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter - Include a brief description of your teaching experience, if any.
• 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 (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity). (Optional).

Reference Requirements:

• 3 required (contact information only)

~ 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: please click here. ~