Lecturer, Energy and Resources Group

~ The mission of the Energy and Resources Group is to provide education and research for a sustainable environment and a just society. ~

With its four-decade his­tory of trans­for­ma­tive teach­ing and research, the Energy and Resources Group (ERG) has reframed eco­log­i­cal and social prob­lems 
in terms that bor­row from, and yet can be under­stood across, many tra­di­tion­ally sep­a­rate dis­ci­pli­nary cul­tures. The ERG model com­bines a rig­or­ous core cur­riculum, a shared learn­ing environment, and the free­dom to access the entire Berke­ley fac­ulty.

The core cur­ricu­lum pro­vides stu­dents with relevant analytical tools from ecol­ogy, eco­nom­ics, engi­neer­ing and the social sci­ences. ERG research is strongly evidence-based and hypothesis-driven; its inter­dis­ci­pli­nary culture equally encourages student‐ and faculty‐led research. The value of such a cul­ture is
 hard to quan­tify: it has evolved through the commitment to systemic thinking, and the vision of a just and sustainable planet, over generations of ERGies.

Position Overview

The Energy and Resources Group (ERG) at UC Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses in the areas of energy and resources from a wide variety of disciplines. ERG has a long and distinguished history of interdisciplinary research and teaching for a sustainable environment and an equitable society. Further information about ERG and courses taught can be found at our website.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed for Energy and Resources Group needs, through April 16, 2018. We typically review applications for summer course needs December to April, fall course needs in April and May, and in October and November for spring course needs. If you wish to remain in the pool after April 16, 2018 you will need to reapply. Appointments are part- time and may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

Responsibilities

• 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

• The basic qualification for this position is the completion of all Ph.D. or equivalent degree requirements, except the dissertation, at the time of application. Additional Qualifications: A Ph.D., or equivalent degree, is required by the date of hire.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

To Apply

Please click "Apply on Company Website." 

Documents:

• Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae.
• Statement of Research (optional) Statement of Teaching (optional).
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity (optional) - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.

References:

• 3 references required (Contact information only. Letters of reference will only be solicited for finalists.)

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.

Please direct questions to Megan Amaral.

~ ERG welcomes candidates who will bring to their research or teaching a perspective that comes from a non-traditional educational background or understanding of the experiences of those underrepresented in higher education. UC Berkeley has an excellent benefits package and a number of policies and programs in place to support employees as they balance work and family.

We encourage applications from individuals who will contribute to diversity in higher education. 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, click here. ~