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Lecturer in Urban Studies and Planning

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $66,259-$106,236.
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step is Unit 18 Faculty Pre-Six Year Lecturers, Academic Year Salary Scale https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t15.pdf.

Application Window

Open date: April 26, 2024

Next review date: Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Mar 31, 2025 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 Department of Urban Studies & Planning within the School of Social Sciences at the University of California, San Diego, is seeking to make appointments at the Lecturer Academic Year (Unit 18-Non-Senate Faculty) level for both its majors: 1) Urban Studies and Planning and 2) Real Estate and Development.

Responsibilities entail the effective instruction of students, teaching classes in accordance with course objectives and published schedules, advising students on academic matters and maintaining an active interest in the advances/current thinking in their subject area.

A complete description of the courses for which Lecturers are being sought may be found at the USP Course Site. In the cover letter, candidates must identify the specific course or courses they are applying to teach and quarters they are available.

The Urban Studies and Planning Program at the University of California, San Diego, is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.

The position is in-person and classes will be held on the UC San Diego campus.

Department website: https://usp.ucsd.edu/

Department: https://usp.ucsd.edu

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must have completed a Master's or be in the all-but-dissertation stage of their PhD in urban studies or a related field. Relevant professional work experience of a minimum of five years may be substituted for an advanced degree.

Preferred qualifications

Completion of a PhD in urban studies or a related field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter - Please identify the specific course or courses you are applying to teach and quarters (Fall, Winter and/or Spring) that you are available.

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Teaching Evaluations

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.

  • Proof of Degree - Master's or Ph.D. - Or expected completion of degree by May 1, 2023. Provide copy of certificate, transcript or official letter from academic institution granted degree.
    (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 1 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03906

Help contact: dakerr@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.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.

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Job location

La Jolla, CA