Position Description:
UC Berkeley is seeking one or two full-time Lecturers for Cal Teach.
Cal Teach is a pre-service teacher education program designed to prepare
undergraduate science, engineering and mathematics (STEM) majors to
work with K-12 students in local schools. Cal Teach aims to increase
both the quantity and quality of K-12 science and mathematics teachers
in California.
Duties and Responsibilities: The Lecturer will participate in the ongoing growth and operation of the Cal Teach undergraduate and credential program by teaching several Cal Teach courses among the variety that are offered each semester. Cal Teach courses include introductory seminars focused on science or math teaching in elementary and middle schools, Knowing & Learning in Math and Science, Classroom Interactions: Focus on Equity in Urban Schools, Research Methods, Project Based Instruction, History of Science and Math, and Apprentice Teaching for student and intern teaching support. Teaching or co-teaching a Cal Teach course may include assisting with student field placements in local schools, providing supervision and support to student and intern teachers in their classrooms, and supporting Cal Teach students through the credentialing process. For descriptions of these courses see http:/calteach.berkeley.edu
Depending on funding, the Lecturer may also be appointed to coordinate the Cal Teach Summer Research Institute that supports interns to develop research skills and learn how to support the development of such skills in their students, or to coordinate the Cal Teach Transitions program, which offers induction support to Cal Teach graduates during their first three years of teaching. Associated responsibilities include collaborating on writing grants and reports, contributing to research and program evaluation, and presenting at conferences. Cal Teach Summer Institute Coordinator and Cal Teach Transitions Coordinator responsibilities will be related to specific courses taught with Cal Teach, and will be working with a subset of the same Cal Teach students. The course load will be adjusted to account for these additional responsibilities.
Basic Qualifications: The successful applicant will have a Masters (or equivalent) or Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree in science, engineering, mathematics, or science or mathematics education by start date.
Additional Qualifications: At least 3 years of secondary math and/or science teaching experience is preferred, particularly within the Bay Area. Undergraduate teaching experience, excellent oral and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to multi-task and balance competing priorities are also desirable. The ideal candidate will also have practical experience with scientific laboratory or field research, or science or mathematics education research and program evaluation.
We anticipate making the appointment in October 2013 for one to two years, extension of the appointment beyond that date is possible based upon funding. Salary range is $47,975 to $69,958 depending upon experience. This is an academic year appointment; summer teaching and responsibilities will be compensated separately and will be consistent with the academic year salary.
Application: To apply, please go to the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00190. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching, and contact information for three references. All references will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when references are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality: http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html.
The position will remain open until filled; initial review date is September 19, 2013. Applications received by this date will receive priority; to receive full consideration, please submit all materials prior to this date.
Please direct questions to calteach@berkeley.edu.
Family friendly statement: Cal Teach is also interested in individuals who may have had non-traditional career paths or who may have taken time off for family reasons (e.g., children, disabled, or elderly), or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academe (e.g., in professional or industry service).
Diversity statement: Cal Teach seeks candidates whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.
The University of California is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer
Duties and Responsibilities: The Lecturer will participate in the ongoing growth and operation of the Cal Teach undergraduate and credential program by teaching several Cal Teach courses among the variety that are offered each semester. Cal Teach courses include introductory seminars focused on science or math teaching in elementary and middle schools, Knowing & Learning in Math and Science, Classroom Interactions: Focus on Equity in Urban Schools, Research Methods, Project Based Instruction, History of Science and Math, and Apprentice Teaching for student and intern teaching support. Teaching or co-teaching a Cal Teach course may include assisting with student field placements in local schools, providing supervision and support to student and intern teachers in their classrooms, and supporting Cal Teach students through the credentialing process. For descriptions of these courses see http:/calteach.berkeley.edu
Depending on funding, the Lecturer may also be appointed to coordinate the Cal Teach Summer Research Institute that supports interns to develop research skills and learn how to support the development of such skills in their students, or to coordinate the Cal Teach Transitions program, which offers induction support to Cal Teach graduates during their first three years of teaching. Associated responsibilities include collaborating on writing grants and reports, contributing to research and program evaluation, and presenting at conferences. Cal Teach Summer Institute Coordinator and Cal Teach Transitions Coordinator responsibilities will be related to specific courses taught with Cal Teach, and will be working with a subset of the same Cal Teach students. The course load will be adjusted to account for these additional responsibilities.
Basic Qualifications: The successful applicant will have a Masters (or equivalent) or Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree in science, engineering, mathematics, or science or mathematics education by start date.
Additional Qualifications: At least 3 years of secondary math and/or science teaching experience is preferred, particularly within the Bay Area. Undergraduate teaching experience, excellent oral and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to multi-task and balance competing priorities are also desirable. The ideal candidate will also have practical experience with scientific laboratory or field research, or science or mathematics education research and program evaluation.
We anticipate making the appointment in October 2013 for one to two years, extension of the appointment beyond that date is possible based upon funding. Salary range is $47,975 to $69,958 depending upon experience. This is an academic year appointment; summer teaching and responsibilities will be compensated separately and will be consistent with the academic year salary.
Application: To apply, please go to the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00190. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching, and contact information for three references. All references will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when references are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality: http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html.
The position will remain open until filled; initial review date is September 19, 2013. Applications received by this date will receive priority; to receive full consideration, please submit all materials prior to this date.
Please direct questions to calteach@berkeley.edu.
Family friendly statement: Cal Teach is also interested in individuals who may have had non-traditional career paths or who may have taken time off for family reasons (e.g., children, disabled, or elderly), or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academe (e.g., in professional or industry service).
Diversity statement: Cal Teach seeks candidates whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.
The University of California is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer
