Lecturer Pool- Nuclear Engineering- College of Engineering

Lecturer Pool- Nuclear Engineering- College of Engineering

Position overview
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf. The current full-time salary range for this position is $75,301 - $199,722. Starting salary will be commensurate with highest degree, past college-level teaching experience, relevant industry experience and equity within the department.

Percent time: Lecturers: 11% - 100%
TSP: Hourly (4-40 hours per week)
The percentage of the appointment will vary, depending on the number of courses taught.

Anticipated start: Positions usually start in January, various times throughout the summer and August This pool will remain open until the final date to accommodate upcoming course needs and new applicants. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available

Review timeline: Appointments for the Fall semester are usually reviewed in April and for the Spring semester in October.

Position duration: Positions may be for one semester or for the full academic year.

Application Window
Open date: August 20, 2025

Most recent review date: Thursday, Sep 4, 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: Thursday, Aug 20, 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.

Position description

The Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach regular and Summer Session courses, should an opening arise. In addition to classroom/laboratory teaching and preparation, general duties may include (but are not limited to) managing and mentoring graders and/or graduate student instructors (teaching assistants), holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and maintaining a course website.

We are also seeking applicants for hourly Teacher Special Programs (TSP), should an opening arise. The TSP instructor's principal responsibility will be overseeing capstone projects in the Master of Engineering (MEng) program of the Nuclear Engineering Department. This will include the following tasks: Designing and proposing capstone projects. Helping match students into suitable projects. Meeting with each capstone project team on a regular basis to review results, manage interpersonal aspects, and maintain efficient progress. Provide critical, constructive feedback on students' written reports and oral presentations. Coordinating and participating in the MS Plan II exam of each student at the end of the capstone project period.

Department: https://nuc.berkeley.edu

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

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
For Lecturers: Five years of experience in industry or a
research institute, or a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree by the start of the appointment.

For TSPs: Two years of experience in industry or a research
institute, or a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree by the start of the appointment.

Preferred qualifications
Lecturer Positions:

Demonstrated excellence in teaching
Experience teaching college-level courses
A higher-level degree and/or prior teaching experience is preferred in one of the following specializations.
Specializations include, but are not limited to:

Nuclear Engineering
Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Reactions, Nuclear Detection
Radioactive Waste Management
Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Radiation Biological Effects, Dosimetry, Radiation Protection
Radiation Transport, Reactor Physics
Engineering Thermodynamics
TSP Positions: Mentoring experience in one or more of the related engineering fields/specializations or comparable experience/training.

Nuclear
Mechanical
Chemistry
Physics, etc.
Experience in supervising teams of researchers at the graduate level and experience working in industry and/or a research institute.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

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.

Statement of Teaching - Summary of Teaching experience/philosophy for lecturer positions or Mentoring/teaching statement for TSP positions.

Reference requirements

• 2 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04980

Help contact: vvesparza@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


To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04980









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