Lecturer - Muir College Environmental Studies
Application Window
Open date: February 1, 2023
Next review date: Saturday, Apr 1, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 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 Environmental Studies minor program with John Muir College at UC San Diego is looking for a Lecturer with teaching experience in Environmental Studies, from a variety of perspectives: e.g., natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and policy. The full list of courses offered by the Environmental Studies minor can be found online: https://catalog.ucsd.edu/courses/ENVR.html
We are hiring for part-time teaching appointments during the 2023-2024 academic year for the following courses: These include Environmental Issues: Natural Sciences (ENVR 30), which is a core requirement for the Environmental Studies minor; and Wilderness and Human Values (ENVR 140/141) which is a humanities based course examining philosophical, political and personal conceptualizations of "wilderness." We are particularly interested in lecturers who can integrate topics in environmental justice and climate change with a qualitative approach to natural sciences; and lecturers who have a critical approach to the concept of "wilderness" from Indigenous and decolonial perspectives. For more information related to John Muir College please visit: [https://muir.ucsd.edu/]
Applications should be submitted to the UCSD on-line application collection system, AP-On-Line Recruit, at: [https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03250]
Teaching evaluations may be requested if the applicant is selected as a top candidate
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Qualifications
MA/MS degree in Environmental Studies, Ecology or other related field minimum required by start of appointment; terminal degrees preferred (JD, MBA, MFA, or PhD) - Solid teaching experience in a University setting in Environmental Studies, from a variety of perspectives: e.g., humanities, social sciences, policy, and natural sciences, depending upon which courses have positions open
Demonstrated accomplishments in areas contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion, and a desire to play a leadership role in advancing UC San Diego’s commitment to achieving excellence and diversity
- Evidence of successful approaches to inclusive pedagogy, accomplishments in contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion, and a desire to play a leadership role in advancing UC San Diego’s commitment to achieving excellence and diversity
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Sample Syllabi (Optional)
Teaching Evaluations - Most recent teaching evaluations (including student comments, if available). If not available, upload a letter of reference on your teaching ability
(Optional)
- 2-3 required (contact information only)
2 references required and 1 optional (contact information only)
Please submit the contact information of 2-3 references only.
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Campus Information
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