Lecturer- Principal Leadership Institute (PLI) - Berkeley School of Education

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 / 2025-26 / represented-july-2025-scales / t15.pdf] A reasonable salary estimate for full-time Lecturer positions is $70,977 to $117,315.

Percent time :

11%-100%, depending on the number of courses and or additional duties assigned.

Anticipated start :

Applicants will be selected from this pool to be appointed in the fall semester, spring semester, and some applicants may have an opportunity to teach in our Summer Sessions.

Academic Year appointments start 7 / 1 / 2025; Fall semester appointments start 8 / 1 / 2025; Spring semester appointments start 1 / 1 / 2026 and Summer appointments run from May - August 2026.

Position duration :

Initial appointments will be for a single semester or single academic year and or summer sessions (6-10 weeks depending on session) with the possibility of reappointment based on program needs, funding availability and meritorious performance.

Application Window

Open date : June 27, 2025

Most recent review date : Friday, Jul 11, 2025 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 : Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 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 Berkeley School of Education (BSE) at the University of California, Berkeley is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary part-time non-tenure track Lecturers to teach in the Principal Leadership Institute (PLI) for the 2025-26 academic year. Screening of applicants begins immediately and continues as needed. The number of positions varies from semester to semester and may be renewed based on need and performance.

We are seeking dynamic, part-time lecturers who can teach / co-teach courses in the School's PLI program which culminates in a Masters degree in Educational Leadership and Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. Refer to our website for details about the PLI program.

General Duties : In addition to teaching graduate level courses, duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials, supporting students to successfully pass credential licensure exams (Cal APA), and collaborating with PLI leadership, instructors, and supervisors.

Program : https : / / bse.berkeley.edu / pli

School : https : / / bse.berkeley.edu /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Master's degree or equivalent international degree.

Preferred qualifications

Clear Administrative Services Credential.

Minimum of five years teaching experience and experience working as a school leader (preferably at the principal level) in a K-12 setting.

The successful candidate will have experience facilitating adult learners, and a deep understanding of the K-12 school leadership context, including critical issues facing school leaders.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter - Please provide a cover letter. Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

Statement of Teaching - Please provide a statement on your teaching philosophy.

Reference requirements

Reference names are collected but may not be contacted depending on the size of the recruitment pool and needs of the review committee. If references are requested, they will be requested for all applicants who are still under consideration at that time.

Apply link :

https : / / aprecruit.berkeley.edu / JPF04952

Help contact : bse_academicpersonnel@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity 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 more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required 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 letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

Job location

Berkeley, CA