Lecturer in Business and Public Policy – UC Berkeley Haas

School: Haas School of Business
Appointment: Temporary lecturer; positions may range up to 33% time
Salary Range: $73,817–$207,711 full-time equivalent
Initial Appointment: One semester to one year
Final Application Deadline: September 2, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time

Position Overview

The Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley is establishing a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses in Business and Public Policy as lecturers when openings arise.

The applicant pool will remain active for one year. Candidates will be considered as teaching needs arise. Inclusion in the pool does not guarantee that a position is currently available or that an appointment will be made.

Initial appointments are for one semester to one year, and positions may range up to 33% time.

About the Role

Lecturers appointed through this pool will teach courses in Business and Public Policy at the Haas School of Business.

In addition to their teaching responsibilities, lecturers are expected to:

• Hold office hours
• Assign grades
• Prepare course materials

Haas is guided by a mission to develop leaders who redefine how business is done and by a culture grounded in its defining leadership principles. The school supports faculty through a collaborative scholarly community, mentorship, and support for teaching.

UC lecturers are academic appointees represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This position is represented by the bargaining unit.

Required Qualifications

At the time of application, candidates must have:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree

By the start date, candidates must have:

• A minimum of four years of professional practice in a field relevant to the course being taught

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred by the start date:

• Professional experience in the Operations and Information Technology Management field at a business, government, or not-for-profit organization
• Higher education teaching experience and/or an advanced degree

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Unless stated otherwise unambiguously in the position description, the position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

Salary and Appointment

The UC academic salary scales establish the minimum pay at appointment. The current full-time salary range for this position is $73,817–$207,711.

Positions may range up to 33% time, and initial appointments are for one semester to one year.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• A current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Contact information for three references

Application Dates

Open date: September 2, 2026

Next review date: September 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time

Applicants should apply by the next review date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: September 2, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time

Applications will continue to be accepted through the final date. Applications received after the review date will be considered only if the position has not yet been filled.

Applicants should consult AP Recruit for the specified review date to determine whether the department is currently reviewing applications for a particular position.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through UC Berkeley's AP Recruit system:

https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05411

For assistance with the application, contact:

lecturerrecruit@haas.berkeley.edu

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About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley states that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are part of its 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 reflected in the university's Principles of Community and its commitment to critical inquiry, debate, discovery, innovation, and a safe and caring environment.

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.

When letters of reference are required in a search, they are treated as confidential in accordance with University of California policy and California state law. Potential referees, including those submitting materials through third-party dossier services or career centers, should review UC Berkeley's statement of confidentiality before submitting a letter.

University employees are required to comply with applicable University policies and collective bargaining agreements, as 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 whether they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the previous seven years determining that they committed misconduct. For this purpose, misconduct includes violations of policies or laws governing conduct at a previous place of employment, including policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination.