Lecturer in Leadership

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The Graduate School of Education (GSE) at the University of California, Berkeley is generating an applicant pool of qualified Lecturers to teach in the Leaders for Equity and Democracy (LEAD EdD) or the Principal Leadership Institute (PLI). Screening of applicants begins immediately and continues as needed. Applicants will be selected from this pool to be appointed in Summer Sessions 2022 or 2023 or in Fall 2022 or Spring 2023. The number of positions vary from semester to semester and appointments may be renewed based on need and performance.

We are seeking outstanding Lecturers who can teach or co-teach courses in PLI and LEAD. The PLI culminates in a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership + Preliminary Administrative Services Credential for candidates hoping to become school site leaders, and LEAD provides a doctorate in Educational Leadership and is designed for practicing school leaders who aspire to attain system leadership positions. Qualified members of systemically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Anticipated positions include Lecturers who will teach the following:

• School Data Analysis for Principals: The PLI is currently seeking a Lecturer to teach this course in Summer 2022 and Fall 2022. The course focuses on how equitable school leaders use data analysis as a tool for continuous improvement and school reform. Topics include technical skills related to data analysis as well as adaptive skills around communicating data to stakeholder groups.

• Leading Systems in Crisis: LEAD is currently seeking an instructor to teach this course during Spring 2023. This course focuses on developing the political, technical, relational and normative strategies needed to lead during times of disruption or uncertainty.

• Candidates will be considered for other courses in PLI or LEAD based on qualifications and experience.

General Duties: In addition to teaching responsibilities, duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials, and collaborating with program leadership, program staff, instructors, and supervisors.

Program: https://gse.berkeley.edu/leadership

Advanced degree is required.

To teach in PLI: M.A. + Administrative Services Credential, or equivalent international degree.

To teach in LEAD: Ed.D. or Ph.D., or equivalent international degree.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years professional experience in public education settings, preferably in a site or systems level leadership position. The Graduate School of Education is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

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