Media Studies
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
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Media Studies

Graduate Student Instructor & Reader Positions

Spring 2027 Media Studies GSI and Reader Positions

Please see the open Media Studies Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) and Reader positions listed below. All positions are pending budgetary approval.

GSI positions are typically 50% appointments for teaching two sections. Reader positions are 25% variable appointments, with final percentage pending course enrollment on Friday of third week. Readers are paid $19.53 an hour and are hired at 25% variable time, which is equivalent to a total of 170 hours for the semester. Total work hours will be finalized based on enrollments and will be adjusted accordingly.

Employment offers will be contingent on the candidate’s eligibility and availability at the designated teaching times.

Applications from individuals with and without past teaching experience are welcome. Finalists in the application process may be asked for copies of their teaching evaluations, if applicable. You can view course details by clicking on the course name below. If you have questions regarding the position, please contact the instructor directly.

Misconduct Disclosure

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the Employer.

For salary information for positions, please refer to the published salary scales available at the UCOP website and local website at: P&C website.

 

Spring 2027 GSI Positions

 

Spring 2027 Reader Positions

 

For more information about each course such as course descriptions and class times, please follow the links above. As positions fill, we will update the lists.

How To Apply

If you are interested in applying for one or more of the GSI and Reader positions, complete and submit an application for each of the positions you are interested in. Each faculty member will have their own application form. Please have the following materials prepared to include on your application:

  1. Curriculum Vitae or Résumé
  2. Letters are not required, but at least one reference contact will be requested.

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