Lecturer Pool - Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures

Position overview Position title: Lecturer
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: UCOP Salary Tables. A reasonable estimate is a base full time gross annual salary rate of $68,247-$91,719 for Lecturer positions.

Percent time: Appointments are typically part-time.

Anticipated start: If available, positions usually start in January, various times throughout the summer and/or in August. Applications are typically reviewed for summer session course needs in March, fall course needs in April, and in October for spring course needs.

Review timeline: 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 due to zero position vacancies.

Position duration: Varied and may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

Application Window
Open date: March 13, 2026

Most recent review date: Friday, Mar 27, 2026 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, Mar 12, 2027 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 Slavic Languages and Literatures at UC Berkeley welcomes applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach undergraduate courses, should a need arise, in any of the following possible areas:

Language (Hungarian, Russian, Polish, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Armenian, or Ukrainian; possible other languages)

Reading and Composition (first- and second-year undergraduate writing courses in English on Slavic topics, using Slavic literature in translation)

Slavic Literature and Culture (may include History, Film, Folklore, or other related topics)

Language Instruction Coordination, Supervision, and Pedagogy

General Duties: In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and interacting with students outside of class time via email and campus web based course resources.

The department seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Department: http://slavic.berkeley.edu

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Completed Master's degree (or equivalent international degree)

Preferred qualifications
Completed PhD in Slavic studies (or equivalent international degree) or closely related field strongly preferred

Fluency in English language

Fluency in the specific foreign language required for this position, if applicable

Experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level in the U.S.

If hired to teach R&C, demonstrated experience teaching reading and writing in English

If hired to teach a language course, professional training in language teaching

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter - Please include a description of your teaching specialties and interests.
  
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

References may be contacted for finalists. We will seek your permission before contacting them.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05311

Help contact: issa_ap@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.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

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 or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location
Berkeley, CA


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