Instructor Positions for Summer 2018 at the Goldman School of Public Policy, UC Berkeley

I am pleased to announce the following summer 2018 instructor positions at UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy. We invite applications from individuals who wish to teach at the #1 Public Policy Analysis Program in the country and engage with an amazing and diverse group of undergraduates.

The Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute at UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy is looking for individuals to fill the following positions for the 2018 PPIA Program which will take place from June 10, 2018 – July 27, 2018.

PPIA Program Overview
The PPIA Junior Summer Institute at UC Berkeley is an academic training program that is designed to prepare college juniors for graduate studies and careers in public service and to advance their leadership roles in domestic and international affairs as well as in the legal field. PPIA participants must have an unequivocal and demonstrated commitment to working on issues affecting historically underserved and disadvantaged communities.

For seven weeks, thirty participants from across the country come to UC Berkeley to complete coursework in economics, statistics, policy analysis and law. Additionally, participants visit various local, state and federal government agencies and nonprofit organizations to learn more about the field of public policy and meet with various practitioners. Upon successful completion of the PPIA program, participants receive graduate fellowships if they are admitted to a Public Policy or International Affairs program within the PPIA Consortium.

The PPIA Junior Summer Institute at UC Berkeley welcomes applications from individuals who wish to apply for one or more the following five (5) teaching positions.

2018 PPIA JUNIOR SUMMER INSTITUTE JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
FIVE INSTRUCTORS POSITIONS

The Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute at UC Berkeley’s Goldman School is looking for qualified individuals to fill the following Instructor and Teaching Assistant positions for the 2018 PPIA Junior Summer Institute Program.

1.) Policy Analysis and Communications Instructor
This instructor will introduce students to the field of policy analysis, to provide guidance on writing to inform the policy process, to provide intensive feedback on writing skills in general, and to provide guidelines and practice in presenting briefings. The successful candidate should be able to assist students as they strive to think analytically about public policy issues and to communicate policy options in a substantive manner.

Through group and individual writing assignments, class presentations, critical reading and topical discussions, students are expected to develop skills necessary to succeed in a graduate program of public policy and international affairs.

Time Commitment: Approximately 20 hours per week, from June 10 – July 28, 2018. Additional prep work is required prior to the start of the program and post-evaluation work after the completion of the program. During the summer program, the 20 hours per week time commitment includes weekly lectures and sections, office hours, grading, preparation time, attending staff meetings, writing narrative evaluations for each participant and hosting review sessions.

Requirements and Qualifications
-Master’s Degree in public policy or public administration, current PhD students preferred
-College level teaching experience
-Experience working with a diverse student body

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

2.) Quantitative Methods Instructor
The Quantitative Methods instructor will be responsible for all aspects of the Introduction to Quantitative Methods for Policy Analysis course. This course will offer an introduction to quantitative methods commonly used in policy analysis.

The instructor’s responsibilities include designing the curriculum, teaching, collaborating with the course teaching assistant, grading, attending staff meetings, and writing a narrative evaluation for each participant. Previous program curriculum, lecture notes and problem sets will be made available to the individual accepting this position to assist with course design.

Time Commitment: Approximately 20 hours per week, from June 10 – July 28, 2018. Additional prep work is required prior to the start of the program and post-evaluation work after the completion of the program.
During the summer program, the 20 hours per week time commitment includes weekly lectures, office hours, grading, preparation time, working with the Quantitative Methods and Economics Teaching Assistant on content for weekly reviews and sections, attending staff meetings, writing narrative evaluations for each participant and hosting review sessions.

Requirements and Qualifications
-Master’s Degree in economics, statistics, public policy or public administration, current PhD students preferred
-College level teaching experience
-Experience working with a diverse student body

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

3.) Economics Instructor

The Economics instructor will be responsible for all aspects of the Introduction to Economic Policy Analysis course. This course is an introduction to economic concepts and applications to the analysis of different public policy issues. The instructor’s responsibilities include designing the curriculum, teaching, collaborating with the course teaching assistant, grading, attending staff meetings, and writing a narrative evaluation for each participant. Previous program curriculum, lecture notes and problem sets will be made available to the individual accepting this position to assist with course design.

Time Commitment: Approximately 20 hours per week, from June 10 – July 28, 2018. . Additional prep work is required prior to the start of the program and post-evaluation work after the completion of the program.

During the summer program, the 20 hours per week time commitment includes weekly lectures, office hours, grading, preparation time, working with the Quantitative Methods and Economics Teaching Assistant on content for weekly reviews and sections, attending staff meetings, writing narrative evaluations for each participant and hosting review sessions.

Requirements and Qualifications
-Master’s Degree in economics, statistics, public policy or public administration, current
PhD students preferred
-College level teaching experience
-Experience working with a diverse student body

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

4.) Quantitative Methods Teaching Assistant (T.A.)

The Quantitative Methods T.A. will hold weekly sections and office hours to assist students with understanding quantitative concepts presented in their classes and problem sets. Through review sessions, individual and group tutoring, and evaluation of student work, the T.A. will help student participants improve their analytical and quantitative skills that are vital to success at top-level graduate programs in public policy and international affairs.

Time Commitment: Approximately 20 hours per week, from June 10 – July 28, 2018. Additional prep work is required prior to the start of the program and possible post-evaluation work at the completion of the program.

During the summer program, the 20 hours per week time commitment includes attending weekly lectures, conducting review and discussion sections in collaboration with Quantitative Methods instructor, preparation time, holding office hours, grading, providing feedback to Quantitative Methods instructor, and attending staff meetings.

Requirements and Qualifications
-Strong candidate should possess a Master’s degree in economics, statistics, public policy
or public administration, current PhD students preferred
-Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with a diverse student body

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

5.) Economics Teaching Assistant (T.A.)

The Economics T.A. will hold weekly sections and office hours to assist students with understanding economic concepts presented in their classes and problem sets. Through review sessions, individual and group tutoring, and evaluation of student work, the T.A. will help student participants improve their analytical and quantitative skills that are vital to success at top-level graduate programs in public policy and international affairs.

Time Commitment: Approximately 20 hours per week, from June 10 – July 28, 2018. Additional prep work is required prior to the start of the program and possible post-evaluation work at the completion of the program.

During the summer program, the 20 hours per week time commitment includes attending weekly lectures, conducting review and discussion sections in collaboration with Economics instructor, preparation time, holding office hours, grading, providing feedback to Economics instructor, and attending staff meetings.

Requirements and Qualifications
-Strong candidate should possess a Master’s degree in economics, statistics, public policy or public administration, current PhD students preferred
-Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with a diverse student body

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

For additional information about the program, please visit: http://gspp.berkeley.edu/ppia/ and http://www.ppiaprogram.org/.

How to Apply: Interested individuals are required to submit the following information: Submit a CV/Resume and cover letter indicating your qualifications for the instructor position(s) you are applying for to: https://gsppstudentservices.wufoo.com/forms/m16xy3sc0k70sys/

Attn: Noah Romero, PPIA Program Manager, UC Berkeley, Goldman School of Public Policy

For questions or more information, email: noah.romero@berkeley.edu.