What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer Pool -Thai Language -Dept. of South and Southeast Asian Studies position at University of California Berkeley?
Position overview
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf . A reasonable estimate for Berkeley SSEAS positions is $68,247 to $83,936; salary is commensurate with teaching experience.
Percent time: Part-time or Full-time: 33% -100%; Summer : 11%
Anticipated start: Appointments start January 1 for spring semester, August 1 for fall semester and July 1 for academic year. Summer appointments begin in late May and run into early August.
Review timeline: Applications are typically reviewed for summer session in March/April, fall in April/May, and spring in October/November. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.
Position duration: Appointments are for one semester, one academic year or one summer sessions section.
Application Window
Open date: April 15, 2025
Next review date: Tuesday, Apr 29, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Apr 15, 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 South and Southeast Asian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, invites application of a pool of qualified temporary non-tenure track lecturer positions to teach courses in introductory, intermediate and advanced Thai.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): developing and delivering course content (syllabus, assignments, etc), teaching written and oral Thai communication and expression, holding office hours, assigning grades, preparing course materials, maintaining a course website, compiling teaching materials and interacting with students.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
MA degree (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a MA degree (or equivalent international degree) program.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
A minimum one year experience teaching Thai.
Preferred qualifications
MA degree (or equivalent international degree) in teaching Thai as a foreign language, linguistics, second language acquisition, literature or related field. Knowledge of Thai history, society, culture and/or literature. Experience with computer-assisted language learning and language instructional software, and online instruction. Native or near-native fluency in Thai; English fluency; strong communication skills. Demonstrated effectiveness and experience in teaching Thai as a second language and to heritage learners at introductory, intermediate levels and advanced levels, preferably in a college or university setting
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated CV, 1-3 pages.
Cover Letter - Indicating your interest in the Thai lecturer position and your most relevant experience, teaching outcomes and qualifications
Sample of syllabi - Examples of syllabi designed by you, for Introductory Thai and Intermediate Thai.
Statement of Teaching - Briefly describe your approach to classroom teaching, and your preferred methods for teaching Thai, including spoken Thai and Thai script.
Reference requirements
2-4 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04849
Help contact: e_anaya26@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
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.
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.
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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
"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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Job location
Berkeley, CA
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04849
jeid-8f58675b4644a14d990da8842601a63f
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf . A reasonable estimate for Berkeley SSEAS positions is $68,247 to $83,936; salary is commensurate with teaching experience.
Percent time: Part-time or Full-time: 33% -100%; Summer : 11%
Anticipated start: Appointments start January 1 for spring semester, August 1 for fall semester and July 1 for academic year. Summer appointments begin in late May and run into early August.
Review timeline: Applications are typically reviewed for summer session in March/April, fall in April/May, and spring in October/November. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.
Position duration: Appointments are for one semester, one academic year or one summer sessions section.
Application Window
Open date: April 15, 2025
Next review date: Tuesday, Apr 29, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Apr 15, 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 South and Southeast Asian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, invites application of a pool of qualified temporary non-tenure track lecturer positions to teach courses in introductory, intermediate and advanced Thai.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): developing and delivering course content (syllabus, assignments, etc), teaching written and oral Thai communication and expression, holding office hours, assigning grades, preparing course materials, maintaining a course website, compiling teaching materials and interacting with students.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
MA degree (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a MA degree (or equivalent international degree) program.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
A minimum one year experience teaching Thai.
Preferred qualifications
MA degree (or equivalent international degree) in teaching Thai as a foreign language, linguistics, second language acquisition, literature or related field. Knowledge of Thai history, society, culture and/or literature. Experience with computer-assisted language learning and language instructional software, and online instruction. Native or near-native fluency in Thai; English fluency; strong communication skills. Demonstrated effectiveness and experience in teaching Thai as a second language and to heritage learners at introductory, intermediate levels and advanced levels, preferably in a college or university setting
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated CV, 1-3 pages.
Cover Letter - Indicating your interest in the Thai lecturer position and your most relevant experience, teaching outcomes and qualifications
Sample of syllabi - Examples of syllabi designed by you, for Introductory Thai and Intermediate Thai.
Statement of Teaching - Briefly describe your approach to classroom teaching, and your preferred methods for teaching Thai, including spoken Thai and Thai script.
Reference requirements
2-4 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04849
Help contact: e_anaya26@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
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.
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.
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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
"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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Job location
Berkeley, CA
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04849
jeid-8f58675b4644a14d990da8842601a63f
Salary : $68,247 - $83,936
