Current History Searches
Academic Coordinator—The History-Social Science Project—Department of History
Positions Overview
Position title: Academic Administrator
Application Window
Open date: June 8th, 2022
Next review date: Wednesday, Jun 22, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Aug 15, 2022 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 History-Social Science Project at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for an Academic Coordinator appointment.
The UC Berkeley History-Social Science Project is one of five sites of the California History-Social Science Project, headquartered at the University of California, Davis, and one of dozens of discipline-based programs in the California Subject Matter Projects, administered by the University of California, Office of the President.
The Academic Coordinator leads professional development and curriculum development in history-social science for K-12 grade level teachers participating in University of California, Berkeley History-Social Science Project (UCBHSSP) programming. The Academic Coordinator will work closely with the Director of the UCBHSSP, as well as district and school site administrations and department leadership teams, to provide professional development for history-social science teachers and support the implementation of ethnic studies in area districts. We seek applicants with experience in anti-oppressive history and ethnic studies instruction, critical literacy, curriculum development, and adult learning.
The Academic Coordinator provides support for (a) improving disciplinary-specific instruction, with particular attention paid to anti-oppressive history instruction; (b) increasing teacher knowledge of the H-SS Framework and other state-wide requirements and recommendations for history instruction; and (c) planning models that center culturally relevant instruction in history classrooms. The Academic Coordinator reports to the Director of the University of California, Berkeley History-Social Science Project and will have access to shared work space in the UCBHSSP office, located in the Department of History at UC Berkeley. Regular travel to partner organizations and school sites will be required. Access to a car is needed. This position’s renewal after the initial year is dependent on available funding.
Program: https://ucbhssp.berkeley.edu/
Qualifications
Bachelor degree or equivalent international degree by time of application.
Five plus years of K-12 teaching experience in history or a related social science field. Experience developing curriculum. Experience leading professional development programs to improve planning and instruction in history. Knowledge of the context of California education, including current H-SS Standards and Framework, Common Core, and ELD Standards. Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Familiarity with the programming offered by the UC Berkeley History-Social Science Project. Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team setting. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Basic computer skills (MS Office and Google products). A California Teaching Credential.
Application Requirements
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Cover Letter
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Model Lesson - Model lesson that shows critical engagement with conventional narratives.
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Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity).
- 3 required (contact information only)
Help contact: ucbhssp@berkeley.edu
Campus Information
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at UC Berkeley. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and academic and non-academic staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our academic positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging.
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
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 (http://apo.berkeley.edu/ucb-confidentiality-policy) prior to submitting their letter.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
Positions that are represented by a collective bargaining unit or agent have particular contracts. For more information, please refer to the relevant contract: Lecturer contract, Postdoctoral contract, Research Series contract, and Librarian contract. Questions about represented positions can be directed to the hiring unit.
Job Location
Lecturer Pool — All Specializations
Positions Overview
Application Window
Open date: January 31st, 2023
Next review date: Tuesday, Feb 14, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 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 History at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses should an opening arise.
The Department of History is generating an applicant pool of qualified instructors to teach courses in all areas of History (Africa, Ancient Greece & Rome, Byzantine, Early Modern Europe, East Asia, North America, Jewish, Late Modern Europe, Medieval Europe, Middle East, Science, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and other various needs), pending openings.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include holding regular office hours, calculating grades, advising students, preparing course materials, managing GSIs, and attending appropriate meetings/orientations, etc.
It is important to mark any and all specializations that match your area of expertise. If you would be available for or interested specifically in summer teaching, please indicate as a specialization as well.
Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. See the review date specified in AP Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for a specific position. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.
Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.
Qualifications
A PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.
(by start date) A PhD (or equivalent international degree) is required by the start date. Demonstrated teaching experience is required by the start date.
A PhD (or equivalent international degree) in History, or related field. Demonstrated teaching excellence in the appropriate fields with undergraduates and, where appropriate, graduate students.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
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Cover Letter - Please indicate in bold in the first paragraph of your cover letter your area(s) of specialization noting time period, any regional emphasis and topical focus.
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Sample Syllabus
- 2 required (contact information only)
Help contact: history-ap@berkeley.edu
Campus Information
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at UC Berkeley. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and academic and non-academic staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our academic positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging.
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
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 condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
Positions that are represented by a collective bargaining unit or agent have particular contracts. For more information, please refer to the relevant contract: Lecturer contract, Postdoctoral contract, Research Series contract, and Librarian contract. Questions about represented positions can be directed to the hiring unit.
Job Location
Lecturer Pool — Latin America and the Caribbean
Position Overview
Application Window
Open date: January 31st, 2022
Next review date: Monday, Feb 14, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Jan 31, 2023 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 History at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses in Latin America and the Caribbean, should an opening arise.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include holding regular office hours, calculating grades, advising students, preparing course materials, managing GSIs, and attending appropriate meetings/orientations, etc.
UC Lecturers are academic appointees in an organized bargaining unit and are exclusively represented by American Federation of Teachers - Unit 18.
Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. See the review date specified in AP Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for a specific position. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.
Qualifications
A PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.
(by start date) A PhD (or equivalent international degree) is required by the start date. Demonstrated teaching experience is required by the start date.
A PhD (or equivalent international degree) in History, or related field. Demonstrated teaching excellence in the history of Latin America and the Caribbean with undergraduates and, where appropriate, graduate students.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
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Cover Letter (Optional)
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Sample Syllabus (Optional)
- 2 required (contact information only)
Help contact: history-ap@berkeley.edu
Campus Information
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at UC Berkeley. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and academic and non-academic staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our academic positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging.
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
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 (http://apo.berkeley.edu/ucb-confidentiality-policy) prior to submitting their letter.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.)