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CSE - Temporary Lecturer

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $89,046-$130,768. ​
The 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: September 4, 2024

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Sep 25, 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: Thursday, Sep 4, 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 UCSD Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is seeking one or more non-tenure track temporary Lecturers. Lecturers will teach undergraduate courses in all content areas, most particularly in computer architecture and hardware, artificial intelligence and machine learning, discrete math and algorithms, software engineering, and basic programming and data structures.

Please see the Course Catalog for a complete listing of the courses we offer. https://catalog.ucsd.edu/courses/CSE.html

The Jacobs School of Engineering and the Computer Science & Engineering Department at UC San Diego is committed to building an excellent, diverse and inclusive faculty, staff, and student body. Candidates with experience with activities that contribute to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

We encourage candidates to send applications as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and candidates will be contacted as teaching needs arise throughout the academic year.

If there are any questions, please contact our Search Committee Chair, Joe Politz at jpolitz@ucsd.edu.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Master's degree in a computing, math, or engineering discipline OR Bachelor's degree in a computing, math, or engineering discipline and two years of industry experience in a computing, math, or engineering fields.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Minimum of one quarter or semester teaching one or more courses, either as Instructor of Record or as a Teaching Assistant or equivalent industry experience in engineering in fields such as a minimum presenting one or more seminars, or conducting one or more trainings.

Application Requirements

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

  • Cover Letter - A cover letter which must include the term(s), course(s) and number of courses you are applying to teach. Specifically answer the questions:

    Would you prefer a part time or full time appointment?
    Would you consider an appointment that is part time (even if you prefer full time)?
    UCSD operates on the quarter system and the academic year has three quarters. Fall quarter is late September through end of December; Winter quarter is January through mid March; Spring quarter is late March through late June. Which quarters are you available to teach?

    (Optional)

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • Statement of Teaching - A statement that describes prior teaching experience, provides evidence of effective teaching, and makes clear which courses the application is qualified to teach. Providing student evaluations in this statement, or as a separate submission is strongly encouraged.

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - A separate statement that describes any teaching strategies you currently use or plan to use to foster a diverse and inclusive learning experience, and to enable all students to excel and fully participate in the learning process. Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04028

Help contact: nherrera@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