Lecturer - Neuroscience Department

Position overview

Position title : Lecturer

Salary range : The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and / or step at appointment.

See the following table for the salary scale for this position (https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / compensation / 2023-24-academic-salary-scales.

html ) A reasonable salary estimate for this position is $66,259 - $112,802.

Percent time : Dependent upon position, ranging from part-time to full-time (10%-100%)

Anticipated start : Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025

Review timeline : The Department typically reviews applications for course needs from August to November for Spring appointments, February to March for Fall appointments, and February to April for Summer appointments.

Please note that the use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists.

Position duration : Semester

Application Window

Open date : June 7, 2024

Most recent review date : Saturday, Jun 22, 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 : Friday, Jun 6, 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

The Department of Neuroscience (NEU) at UC Berkeley invites applications for a pool of non-tenure track Lecturer positions to teach NEU courses as needed.

Teaching Responsibilities

We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can teach / co-teach small, medium and large size lectures, seminar and / or laboratory courses in the subject areas listed below :

• Brain, Mind and Behavior
• Drugs and the Brain
• Exploring the Brain : Introduction to Neuroscience
• Neurodevelopment
• Hormones and Behavior
• Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology
• Neurobiology of Disease

General Duties

In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.

g., syllabus), maintaining a course website, and using a learning management system( e.g. bCourses at UC Berkeley, Canvas, etc.).

Department : https : / / neuroscience.berkeley.edu /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

required at time of application)

Minimum Basic Qualifications (at the time of application) :

Laboratory Courses and Lecturer Courses : A Master's degree (or equivalent international degree) is required by time of application.

Additional qualifications

required at time of start)

Lecturer Courses : A Ph.D or M.D. degree (or equivalent international degree) is required to teach a lecture course by the time of hire.

Preferred qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (by start date) :

Lecture Courses : Documented experience in teaching one of the biological or life sciences at the college level.

Laboratory Courses : Completion of all Ph.D (or equivalent international degree) requirements except dissertation in a biological field or life sciences.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter (Optional)

Statement of Teaching (Optional)

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 ).

Reference requirements

3 required (contact information only)

Apply link : https : / / aprecruit.berkeley.edu / JPF04436

Help contact : [email protected]

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included.

Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.

g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley 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.

Please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action 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.

Job location

Berkeley, CA