University of California - Berkeley, Interdisciplinary Studies Field Major
Lecturer Pool Interdisciplinary Studies Field major (ISF) UC Berkeley
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | California, United States |
Position: | Lecturer |
Lecturer Pool Interdisciplinary Studies Field major (ISF)
The Interdisciplinary Studies Field major (ISF) at the University of California, Berkeley
(http://isf.ugis.berkeley.edu) invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to
teach Senior Thesis Seminars, Research Methods Seminars, and thematic courses (lower and
upper division) in the ISF program should an opening arise. Positions may vary from 33%-100%
time.
Basic Qualifications: Applicants must have completed all PhD degree requirements except the
dissertation or equivalent, at the time of application.
Additional Qualifications: A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required by the start date in a
discipline of the social sciences or humanities (including but not limited to anthropology,
sociology, history, politics, economics, public health, education, literature, visual culture,
philosophy).
Preferred: Basic knowledge of statistical methods is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will
have significant interdisciplinary research experience of their own in one more of these fields
and disciplines, and have teaching experience in one or more of these (or other) disciplines, or
in an Interdisciplinary Studies program. Candidates who work on health and illness, visual
culture, gender and interdisciplinary topics outside the United States are especially
encouraged to apply.
Salary is commensurate with experience, starting at the full time salary rate of $52,099
ISF is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher
education through their teaching or research. Qualified women and members of
underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
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.
To apply, please go to the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01263
Applicants should submit:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• One to three course syllabi emphasizing methodology and research in the social
sciences and humanities
• Contact information only of two professional references. 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
http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html prior to submitting their letters.
The posting will remain open until January 31, 2018 to accommodate department needs.
Appointments for fall semester are usually reviewed in March-April, for spring semester in
October-November, and February-March for summer courses. The pool will close on January
31, 2018; if you would like to continue to be considered after that time you will need to submit
a new application.
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 all inquires to Dr. Rakesh Bhandari at bhandari@berkeley.edu.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity statement:
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
see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.
Contact: |
Dr. Rakesh Bhandari at bhandari@berkeley.edu. |
Website: | None |
Primary Category: | Humanities |
Secondary Categories: | Public Health Social Sciences Sociology |
Posting Date: | 02/05/2017 |
Closing Date | 03/01/2017 |