Percent time: Summer appointments are handled on a by-agreement basis
Review timeline: Applications are typically reviewed for summer session course needs in April.
Position duration: Applications will be accepted and reviewed for department needs through July 31, 2026. The pool will close July 31, 2026; applicants wishing to remain in the pool after that time will need to submit their applications anew.
Application Window
Open date: December 3, 2025
Most recent review date: Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Position description
The College Writing Programs at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach summer courses in the College Writing Programs should openings arise. The number of positions varies from summer to summer, depending on the department's needs. All positions are handled on a by-agreement basis.
Programs include: English Language and Culture, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Reading and Writing in the Disciplines, Reading & Composition (Berkeley students).
Job duties
Successful applicants will teach one or more summer courses. Applicants will be responsible for all classes, including crafting syllabi, teaching in a classroom environment, and grading student work. Instructors will also be required to attend faculty meetings.
Successful applicants will be interested not only in teaching but also in being part of a faculty team. Participation in faculty development workshops and ongoing self-evaluation are important to our program.
