Assistant Teaching Professor in Ethnic Studies and Global Health
Position overview
Position title: Assistant Teaching Professor in Ethnic Studies and Global HealthApplication Window
Open date: October 11, 2023
Most recent review date: Monday, Nov 20, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Friday, Mar 1, 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 Ethnic Studies Department and the Global Health Program invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor position (also termed Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment, LPSOE), with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024.
The Assistant Teaching Professor or LPSOE series parallels that of the research-focused series but with emphasis upon excellence in teaching and other instruction-related activities. Individuals in the position are expected to provide outstanding teaching, as well as to engage in professional activity and service related to the pedagogical mission of the program and university. This appointment confers membership in the Academic Senate, and, contingent upon promotion, tenure-paralleling security of employment.
Department of Ethnic Studies: https://ethnicstudies.ucsd.edu/
Global Health Program: https://globalhealthprogram.ucsd.edu/
We seek candidates who will be able to contribute to the BS in Ethnic Studies: Critical Health and Medical Sciences (CHAMS) and to the full range of Global Health degree programs including Minor, BA, BS, and MA.
Preferred candidates will have strong 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. We especially welcome candidates whose professional experience and community engagement have facilitated their understanding of and ability to better serve students from traditionally underrepresented communities in higher education.
Faculty are expected to have an inclusive approach to mentoring and advising that incorporates working with underrepresented genders and underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students. This position will include an appointment in the Department of Ethnic Studies and in the Global Health Program.
Applications received by 11/19/2023 will be given full consideration. However, the position will remain open until filled.
Salary is commensurate with experience and based on the University of California pay scales.
For questions about this job announcement, email Gennie Miranda at gbmiranda@ucsd.edu
Department: https://ethnicstudies.ucsd.edu/
Program: https://globalhealthprogram.ucsd.edu/
School: https://socialsciences.ucsd.edu/
Qualifications
Must currently hold a Ph.D. (or be ABD - all but dissertation) in medical social science (e.g., medical anthropology, medical sociology), global health, ethnic studies, or a closely related field.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in medical social science (e.g., medical anthropology, medical sociology), global health, ethnic studies, or a closely related field.
Excellence in teaching and advising students.
Scholarly impact and research productivity relevant to course content and pedagogy.
Strong demonstrated accomplishments in areas contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We seek candidates who have experience in teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate level, and who will contribute to instruction-related activities (e.g., conducting TA training, curriculum development, creation of instructional materials, employ new technologies) at the campus, statewide and national level.
We especially welcome candidates who have already participated in, contributed to, or created programs that increase the access and success of underrepresented students and faculty in the sciences, can articulate how this experience helped shape their plan, and who have a commitment to helping shape and expand the University’s diversity initiatives (http://diversity.ucsd.edu/).
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Research
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information. A successful candidate should have a well-articulated plan of contributing to programs that increase the access and success of underrepresented students and faculty in the sciences.
Syllabus or Course Proposal
Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness - This may include course evaluations or feedback on teaching
Covid-19 Impact Statement - We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider faculty achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light.
(Optional)
- 3-4 required (contact information only)
Help contact: gbmiranda@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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