Academic Coordinator (University of California Berkeley)

Academic Coordinator - The History-Social Science Project – Department of History Job #JPF03488 History / College of Letters & Science - Social Sciences / UC Berkeley Position overview Position title:Academic Coordinator Salary range: $74,896 - $94,888 Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: August 2022 Position duration: One year 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 Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Bachelor degree or equivalent international degree by time of application. Preferred qualifications 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 Document requirements Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Model Lesson - Model lesson that shows critical engagement with conventional narratives. 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). Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03488 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 Berkeley, CA If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Adminoxy

Academic Coordinator - The History-Social Science Project – Department of History

Job #JPF03488

History / College of Letters & Science - Social Sciences / UC Berkeley

Position overview

Position title:Academic Coordinator

Salary range: $74,896 - $94,888

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: August 2022

Position duration: One year

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

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Bachelor degree or equivalent international degree by time of application.

Preferred qualifications

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

Document requirements

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Model Lesson - Model lesson that shows critical engagement with conventional narratives.
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).

Reference requirements

3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03488

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.