What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer- Teacher Education Program position at University of California-Berkeley?
Open date: July 8, 2025
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jul 23, 2025 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: Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026 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.
The Berkeley School of Education (BSE) at the University of California, Berkeley is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary, part-time, non-tenure track Lecturers to teach graduate courses in its professional preparation programs for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Teaching Responsibilities: We are seeking outstanding Lecturers who can teach/co-teach courses in Berkeley Teacher Education Program (BTEP)--the BSE's teacher education program. BTEP consists of 4 pathways:
- Elementary/Multiple Subjects
- Elementary/Multiple Subjects with Spanish Bilingual Authorization
- Secondary English
- Secondary Mathematics
- Secondary Science
- Secondary History/Social Science
Anticipated positions include Lecturers who will teach courses focused on:
- Secondary Science Methods
- Secondary English Methods
- Supporting English Language Learners in, (a) Elementary/multiple-subjects classrooms, (b) Secondary English and History/Social Science classrooms, and (c) Secondary Mathematics and Science classrooms
- Introduction to Ethnic Studies in K-12 Schools
- Secondary Computer Science
- Universal Design for Learning
- Project-based Learning
- Community-based Research
- Spanish Bilingual and Dual-language Instruction
General Duties: In addition to teaching responsibilities, include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials, and collaborating with Teacher Education Program leadership, instructors, and supervisors.
School: https://bse.berkeley.edu/
Program: https://bse.berkeley.edu/academics/professional-programs/teacher-preparation/BTEP
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree).
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) with valid California teaching credential and 5 or more years of teaching experience; or Master's degree, or equivalent international degree.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years teaching experience in the subject matter field.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching - Please provide a cover letter. Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
- 3 required (contact information only)
Please provide the contact information only for three references. Reference names are collected but may not be contacted depending on the size of the recruitment pool and needs of the review committee. If references are requested, they will be requested for all applicants who are still under consideration at that time.
Help contact: bse_academicpersonnel@berkeley.edu
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