Lecturer – Biological Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses in Biological Anthropology, should an opening arise. Applications will be accepted and reviewed according to department needs. We will begin reviewing applications for 2017-2018 course needs in April and will continue to review applications as needed. Positions may range from 33% to 67% time, respectively equivalent to one or two courses per semester.

We are especially interested in Biological Anthropologists who can teach one or two undergraduate courses and/or a laboratory analysis class that satisfies our upper division course requirement in Biological Anthropology. We also welcome applicants with innovative approaches to any other field within Biological Anthropology, and whose teaching might supplement current curriculum gaps in the department. In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g. syllabus), writing exams, and managing GSIs.

Minimum Basic Qualifications Required (at the time of application):
Minimum qualification required to be considered an applicant for the position is completion of all PhD or equivalent degree requirements except dissertation.

Additional Qualifications (by start date):
A PhD or equivalent degree in Bioanthropology is required by the start date.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior teaching experience preferred.

Salary is dependent upon qualifications and years of college-level teaching experience.

UC Berkeley has a number of policies and programs to support employees as they balance work and family.

To apply for a lecturer appointment go to AP Recruit: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01316

DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY TO THE POSITION:
Curriculum Vitae (Your most recently updated CV)
Cover Letter
Writing Sample – 20 page min.
Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness – Such as course evaluations
Sample Syllabus – Sample Syllabus for each proposed course
Sample Syllabus (Optional)
REFERENCES: Please name two references, contact information only. Letters of reference will only be solicited for finalists.

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 http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html prior to submitting their letters.

The department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Please direct questions to Angelica Espinoza at angelicae@berkeley.edu.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity statement: The University of California 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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct