Lecturer - College of Computing, Data Science, and Society
Inside Higher Ed, Berkeley, CA, United States
Position Overview
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. The current full‑time salary range for this position is $70,977–$199,722. Placement on the scale is commensurate with college teaching experience.
Percent time: 15% to 100%.
Anticipated start: Positions usually start in July or August for Fall, January for Spring and June for Summer.
Review timeline: Applications are accepted and reviewed for unit needs through November 2027. The pool will close November 2027; applicants wishing to remain in the pool after that time will need to submit a new application.
Application window: Open date June 10, 2025. Most recent review date Tuesday, Jun 24, 2025 (11:59 pm Pacific Time). Final date Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026 (11:59 pm Pacific Time).
Position Description
The College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS) at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary lecturers to teach CDSS courses should an opening arise. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies from semester to semester (fall, spring and summer sessions), depending on the needs of the unit.
About CDSS
Established July 1, 2023, CDSS is the first new college at Berkeley in over 50 years and focuses on teaching data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to tackle societal challenges. CDSS offers undergraduate major programs in Computer Science, Data Science, and Statistics, enrolling over 1,500 students in Spring 2024.
Responsibilities
Hire as a lecturer in the non‑Senate Lecturer title series to teach small and large courses that satisfy the Human and Social Dynamics of Data and Technology requirement. Responsibilities include teaching courses, holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (slides, syllabus, homework), providing clear and prompt feedback, and maintaining the course website.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application):
Must have an advanced degree or be enrolled in an advanced degree program.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start):
Advanced degree and authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred qualifications:
A Ph.D. or equivalent international degree that is cross‑disciplinary with data science in fields such as social sciences, humanities, education, health, law, natural resources, public policy, computer science, statistics, or engineering. Ability to support inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching – Discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests, including efforts to support inclusive education.
Reference requirements:
3–4 references with contact information only.
Apply at: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04959
Legal & Policies
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.
Unless otherwise stated, 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 whether any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determined that they committed any misconduct.
Job Location
Berkeley, CA
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Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. The current full‑time salary range for this position is $70,977–$199,722. Placement on the scale is commensurate with college teaching experience.
Percent time: 15% to 100%.
Anticipated start: Positions usually start in July or August for Fall, January for Spring and June for Summer.
Review timeline: Applications are accepted and reviewed for unit needs through November 2027. The pool will close November 2027; applicants wishing to remain in the pool after that time will need to submit a new application.
Application window: Open date June 10, 2025. Most recent review date Tuesday, Jun 24, 2025 (11:59 pm Pacific Time). Final date Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026 (11:59 pm Pacific Time).
Position Description
The College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS) at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary lecturers to teach CDSS courses should an opening arise. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies from semester to semester (fall, spring and summer sessions), depending on the needs of the unit.
About CDSS
Established July 1, 2023, CDSS is the first new college at Berkeley in over 50 years and focuses on teaching data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to tackle societal challenges. CDSS offers undergraduate major programs in Computer Science, Data Science, and Statistics, enrolling over 1,500 students in Spring 2024.
Responsibilities
Hire as a lecturer in the non‑Senate Lecturer title series to teach small and large courses that satisfy the Human and Social Dynamics of Data and Technology requirement. Responsibilities include teaching courses, holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (slides, syllabus, homework), providing clear and prompt feedback, and maintaining the course website.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application):
Must have an advanced degree or be enrolled in an advanced degree program.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start):
Advanced degree and authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred qualifications:
A Ph.D. or equivalent international degree that is cross‑disciplinary with data science in fields such as social sciences, humanities, education, health, law, natural resources, public policy, computer science, statistics, or engineering. Ability to support inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching – Discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests, including efforts to support inclusive education.
Reference requirements:
3–4 references with contact information only.
Apply at: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04959
Legal & Policies
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.
Unless otherwise stated, 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 whether any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determined that they committed any misconduct.
Job Location
Berkeley, CA
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