Lecturer Pool - Mechanical Engineering & Aerospace Engineering - College of Engineering
University of California Berkeley
Application
Details
Posted: 09-Jul-24
Location: Berkeley, California
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Categories:
Engineering
Internal Number: 5386631
Lecturer Pool - Mechanical Engineering & Aerospace Engineering - College of Engineering
Position overview Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf The current full-time salary range for Lecturer positions is $72,404 - $192,040 Starting salary is commensurate with highest degree, teaching experience, and equity within the department. TSP hourly rate $65.
Percent time: Lecturers: 7% to 100% in any given semester TSP: Hourly (4 -40 hours per week)
Anticipated start: 2024 - 25 Academic Year: 7/1/2024 Fall Semester (only): 8/1/2024 Spring Semester (only): 1/1/2025 Appointments for Fall semester are usually reviewed in April, Spring semester in October, and Summer in March.
Position duration: Positions can be one semester or academic year
Application Window Open date: July 7, 2024
Most recent review date: Friday, Sep 6, 2024 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: Monday, Jul 7, 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
We are generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach regular and Summer Session courses, should an opening arise. In addition to lecturing responsibilities, general duties for these positions include laboratory teaching, holding regular office hours, assigning grades, advising students, and preparing course materials and exams.
We are also seeking applicants for Teacher Special Programs (TSP), should an opening arise. TSP instructors will be responsible for overseeing capstone projects in the Master of Engineering (MEng) program in the Department Mechanical Engineering. This includes: design and propose capstone projects and help match students into suitable projects. Meet with each capstone project team on a regular basis to review results, manage interpersonal aspects, and maintain efficient progress. Provide critical, constructive feedback on students' written reports and oral presentations. Coordinating and participating in the MS Plan II exam of each student at the end of the capstone project period. This pool encompasses engineering science and technology specializations relevant to both mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering.
Applicants are considered for positions as need arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.
If you wish to remain in the pool after the final date, you will need to reapply.
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Basic qualifications for both positions: Master's degree or equivalent international degree at the time of application.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Additional qualifications for both positions: Ph.D. or equivalent international degree by the start of the appointment and one or more years of teaching experience at the graduate level.
Preferred qualifications Teaching experience offering undergraduate or graduate courses.
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.
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