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Temporary Lecturer - Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Position overview
Position title: Unit 18 Temporary LecturerThe posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2024-25-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf]
Application Window
Open date: November 18, 2024
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024 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, Nov 14, 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 CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY within the School of Physical Sciences at UC San Diego seeks to establish a pool of outstanding instructors for undergraduate courses in all areas of chemistry and biochemistry.
Candidates will be expected to teach a diverse population of undergraduate students in the classroom and one-on-one settings in accordance with the course objectives. They will need to create and maintain a respectful, open, and inclusive environment for learning and be able to advise students on academic matters, while maintaining an active interest in the advances/current thinking in their subject area. Candidates will also need to effectively mentor and train Teaching Assistants (TA's) for instructional support. Lastly, the candidate will need to utilize appropriate , relevant, and meaningful technology in teaching and learning.
School: https://physicalsciences.ucsd.edu/
Department: https://chemistry.ucsd.edu/
Qualifications
Applicants must have or be a candidate for a PhD in Chemistry or related field.
Ph.D. must be awarded prior to the start of the teaching quarter in order for an offer of employment to be made.
Research experience, demonstrated record of mentorship, teaching experience in both lecture and laboratory-based settings, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Recent Teaching Evaluations - Teaching evaluations from up to four recent teaching experiences, including comprehensive set of comments from students. Evaluations should come from large class if available . (Please include a legend to help interpret the scale and rubric for evaluation.) If not available, upload a letter of reference on your teaching ability.
Statement of Teaching - 1-page teaching statement.
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement describing past and/or ongoing contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion. Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Sample Syllabi - At least one and up to three. Additional syllabi or other documents can be added through miscellaneous/additional documents (optional).
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 0-2 letters of reference required
Candidates new to the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry should provide at least 2 letters of recommendation.
Help contact: eedale@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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