Lecturer- Principal Leadership Institute (PLI) - Berkeley School of Education

The Berkeley School of Education (BSE) at the University of California, Berkeley is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary part-time non-tenure track Lecturers to teach in the Principal Leadership Institute (PLI) for the 2025-26 academic year. Screening of applicants begins immediately and continues as needed. Applicants will be selected from this pool to be appointed in the fall semester, spring semester, and some applicants may have an opportunity to teach in our Summer Sessions. The number of positions varies from semester to semester and may be renewed based on need and performance.

We are seeking dynamic, equity-centered part-time lecturers who can teach/co-teach courses in the School's PLI which culminates in a Masters degree in Educational Leadership and Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. Refer to our website for details about the PLI program.

General Duties: In addition to teaching graduate level courses, duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials, supporting students to successfully pass credential licensure exams (Cal APA), and collaborating with PLI leadership, instructors, and supervisors.

Program: https://bse.berkeley.edu/pli

School: https://bse.berkeley.edu/

• Master's degree or equivalent international degree.

• Clear Administrative Services Credential.

• Minimum of five years teaching experience and experience working as a school leader (preferably at the principal level) in a K-12 setting.

• The successful candidate will have experience facilitating adult learners, and a deep understanding of the K-12 school leadership context, including the critical social justice issues facing school leaders.

• 3 required (contact information only)

Reference names are collected but may not be contacted depending on the size of the recruitment pool and needs of the review committee. If references are requested, they will be requested for all applicants who are still under consideration at that time.

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/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.

Please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action 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.
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