Lecturer Pool - Fall Program for First Semester (FPF) - UC Berkeley Extension

UC Berkeley Extension, the professional and continuing education division at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach undergraduate students for the Fall Program for First Semester (FPF).

The Fall Program for First Semester (FPF) is a small, collaborative learning community of first-year students who are entering their first semester at UC Berkeley's College of Letters and Sciences (L&S). We seek dynamic lecturers with a commitment to undergraduate first-year education to teach a wide range of courses that fulfill L&S degree requirements, including major prerequisites, college writing requirements, breadth requirements, and some electives.

The Fall Program for First Semester is committed to creating an inclusive environment, one that is supportive of all individuals, regardless of background. We are committed to building an excellent and diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and we welcome applicants whose experiences have prepared them to contribute to this commitment.

Every fall, courses are offered in-person in Berkeley, California (U.S.A.) during weekdays (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm). FPF also offers a limited amount of online instruction. For more information about the program including a full list of currently offered courses and delivery formats, please refer to the departmental links.

General duties may include (but are not limited to): teaching one or two sections of a lecture course (or courses). Some lecturers will also lead one or more weekly discussion and/or lab section(s) per course.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include: completing mandatory program orientation and other training programs within deadlines established by FPF and UC Berkeley; syllabus development; assignment development; lesson planning for class meetings; grading outside of the class; holding office hours to advise students; preparing course materials and additional resources to enhance the curriculum; and utilizing course support platforms as needed to facilitate student support and communication outside of class-time (e.g., Canvas/bCourses Learning Management System, Google Workspace tools, etc.).

FPF Program: https://fpf.berkeley.edu/

FPF Course Catalog: https://guide.berkeley.edu/courses/fpf/

• Advanced degree required.

• All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online.
• For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position. The department is unable to provide a visa/work permit.

• Doctorate degree or equivalent international degree in course subject preferred.
• Experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching the course subject to first-year undergraduate students within the U.S.A.
• Strong track record in developing and implementing new and experimental methods of delivering education and hands-on learning, and experience working with students from a range of disciplines.
• Experience in creating syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work within a team environment.
• Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) instructional and other technology such as the campus' Learning Management System (Canvas) and Google Workspace tools (docs, sheets, slides, shared calendars, email, etc.).

Experience teaching entry-level lower division undergraduate courses in the following subject areas or their equivalents. Applicants may apply to teach courses in up to three (3) subject areas.

• Ancient Greek and Roman Studies (Classics)
• Comparative Literature (World)
• Film
• Music (Western Music, American Cultures)
• Philosophy and Values
• Rhetoric (Public Speaking)
• South and Southeast Asian Studies
• Visual Arts for Non-Majors

• Integrative Biology
• Molecular and Cell Biology

• Earth and Planetary Science
• Mathematics, Statistics, and Quantitative Reasoning

• English: Reading and Composition
• College Writing: Accelerated Reading and Composition

• American Studies
• Anthropology (Biological)
• Asian American Studies
• Ethnic Studies
• Gender and Women's Studies
• Geography (World, California)
• Historical Studies (U.S. History, Science and Society)
• Global Studies
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology

• References are requested from candidates at the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists.

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 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 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.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment