Job Opportunities

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We're hiring! See below for the list of job opportunities currently available at Berkeley School of Education.

ACADEMIC: NON-SENATE

Assistant/Associate/Full Coordinator of Public Programs - 21CSLA State Center Associate

Research, coaching, and professional learning is an integral part of 21CSLA's work. While providing high-level professional learning, the 21CSLA Research Associate will help further the understanding of how educational leaders are learning in the 21CSLA program so that the program can continue to center equity, improve work, and contribute to a larger knowledge base. At the same time, the 21CSLA Research Associate will also help to elevate and celebrate the hard work of education leaders in our schools by increasing the understanding of their learning and practice. The Associate Director contributes to the Center’s Leadership Team, supports work teams, such as research and coaching, as well as monitoring grant deliverables and proposal writing. This position works in conjunction with the Programs Director, PI, Associate Director, as well as teams on other UC campuses including, UCLA, and UC Davis. More details are available on the Assistant/Associate/Full Coordinator of Public Programs - 21CSLA State Center Associate application.

Teacher Special Programs - National Board Support Center

The Berkeley School of Education (BSE) at the University of California, seeks qualified temporary non-tenure track, part-time Facilitators or Co-Facilitators (Teacher - Special Programs or TSP) to provide support through the The National Board Resource Center (NBRC) at UC Berkeley for teachers seeking National Board Certification; a project of the Center for Research on Expanding Educational Opportunity (CREEO). The NBRC is designed to support teachers who serve in high need schools as identified by the State of California and in particular teachers who represent the student populations in those schools. More details on the Teacher Special Programs - National Board Support Center application.

Lecturer - Teacher Education Program

We are generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary, part-time, non-tenure track Lecturers to teach graduate courses in its professional preparation programs for the 2024-2025 academic year. Screening of applicants begins immediately and continues as needed. Applicants may be selected from this pool to be appointed in fall and spring semesters, or to teach in summer sessions. The number of positions varies from semester to semester. Appointments may be renewed based on need and performance. We are seeking outstanding Lecturers who can teach/co-teach courses in Berkeley Teacher Education Program (BTEP), a program in which students earn their master's degree in education and a California teaching credential. Anticipated positions include Lecturers who will teach courses focused on: Secondary Science Methods; Secondary English Methods; Supporting English Language Learners in, (a) Elementary/multiple-subjects classrooms, (b) Secondary English and History/Social Science classrooms, and (c) Secondary Mathematics and Science classrooms; Introduction to Ethnic Studies in K-12 Schools; Secondary Computer Science; Universal Design for Learning; Project-based Learning; Community-based Research; Spanish Bilingual and Dual-language Instruction. More details on the Lecturer — Teacher Education Program application.

POSTDOCTORAL

Postdoctoral Scholar

The postdoctoral fellow will conduct research under the supervision of Associate Professor Travis J. Bristol. The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to Professor Bristol's research foci. Using qualitative methods, Dr. Bristol explores three related research strands: (1) the role of educational policies in shaping the workplace experiences and retention of educators of color; (2) district and school-based professional learning communities for educators of color; (3) the role of race and gender in educational settings. The primary responsibilities include a) Collecting qualitative data (e.g. semi-structured interviews and participant observations) for Professor Bristol's ongoing educators of color research projects; b) Analyzing collected data; c) Assisting with the preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed research journals; d) Assisting with the preparation of policy briefs; e) Participating in weekly research team meetings with doctoral and undergraduate research assistants. This position will also work in coordination with the Center for Research on Expanding Educational Opportunity (CREEO). More details on the postdoctoral job description.

GSI/GSR/READER/TUTOR

Students interested in being a GSI, GSR, Reader, or Tutor find information on our student hiring application page.  

ACADEMIC: SENATE

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Cluster Hire in Asian American and Pacific Islander Transpacific Futures

The University of California, Berkeley invites applications for four faculty positions as a part of a cluster hiring initiative in “Asian American and Pacific Islander Transpacific Futures.” The cluster will consist of a tenure track (Assistant Professor) position in the Department of Ethnic Studies, a tenure track (Assistant Professor) position in the School of Public Health, a tenure track or tenured (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) position in the School of Education, and a tenured (Associate or Full Professor) position in the Department of Geography. More details on the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Cluster Hire in Asian American and Pacific Islander Transpacific Futures application

Assistant Professor – School Psychology with a Developmental Emphasis

The University of California, Berkeley School of Education (BSE) seeks a tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant Professor (N/T) level focusing on School Psychology. We strongly encourage applications from both early career candidates (for example, those who are currently completing a PhD program), as well as those who currently hold an Assistant Professor position.

The successful candidate will become a member of the School Psychology Program's core faculty in the School of Education. They will be required to teach courses that meet the Standards of Accreditation, advise students, and contribute to service in the School Psychology Program, the School of Education, and the University of California. Specific areas of research and teaching specialization are open. This new faculty member will demonstrate the ability to conduct research, supervise graduate student research and field-based experiences, and teach graduate courses in an APA- accredited School Psychology Program. There may also be the possibility to teach undergraduate courses in the Education major/minor. This new professor may join and collaborate with Berkeley colleagues across other departments and schools who are active in the Psychology and Human Development arenas. More details on the Assistant Professor – School Psychology with a Developmental Emphasis application

Assistant Professor – Reading Development in the Early Grades with an Emphasis on Diverse Childhoods

We are seeking a tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant Professor (N/T) level focusing on Reading Development in the Early Grades with an Emphasis on Diverse Childhoods. We seek candidates committed to advancing research and teaching in the field of reading development/early literacy, with a particular focus on diverse childhoods, including but not limited to racial-ethnic, linguistic, cultural, and ability diversity.

Our ideal candidates critically examine ongoing debates around reading instruction and envision literacy innovations for a future where literacy encompasses a wide range of practices across various modes and technologies. Consideration of the challenges and opportunities presented by digital literacy and innovations like artificial intelligence is highly desirable. Candidates should be able to teach and mentor diverse students. We strongly encourage applications from both early career candidates (for example, those who are currently completing a PhD program), as well as those who currently hold an Assistant Professor position. Responsibilities: Conduct and publish cutting-edge and equity-minded research in reading development and early literacy practices, with a focus on diverse; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in reading development and instruction, literacy theory, and related areas; develop and maintain an active research agenda that includes seeking external funding; mentor and advise diverse undergraduate and graduate students; engage in service activities at school, university, and community levels; collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary research and community outreach initiatives. More details on the Assistant Professor – Reading Development in the Early Grades with an Emphasis on Diverse Childhoods application

STAFF

Administrative Assistant - CREEO

We are seeking outstanding applicants who can provide administrative and operational support to our growing CREEO team. This position will serve as the CREEO operations Coordinator, under the supervision of the Faculty Director, Dr. Travis Bristol, and Center Director, Dr. Jacquelyn Ollison. The coordinator will partner with CREEO team members to provide comprehensive support for CREEO programs and projects. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, passionate about supporting historically resilient and marginalized populations, and enjoys working collaboratively in a team environment. More details on the UC Jobs webpage.

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Appointment Coordinator

Serve as a graduate and undergraduate student appointments coordinator for GSR, GSI, Reader, and Tutor and student assistant appointments. More details on the UC Jobs webpage.

UNDERGRADUATES

There are no positions available for undergraduate students at this time.