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Lecturer

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Position description

The Division of Biological Sciences at the UC San Diego (www.biology.ucsd.edu) has occasional openings for temporary non-tenure track lecturers (Unit 18) throughout the academic year. Courses in which lecturers are typically needed may include undergraduate lower and upper division lecture courses in the areas of Physiology (BILD 2, BIPN 100 and BIPN 102), Metabolic (BIBC 102) and Structural Biochemistry (BIBC 100), Cell Biology (BILD 1 and/or BICD 110), Molecular Biology (BIMM 100), and Genetics (BICD 100). Lab courses include Recombinant DNA Techniques (BIMM 101), Biochemical Techniques (BIBC 103), Bioinformatics Laboratory (BIMM 185), Animal Physiology Lab (BIPN 105) and Laboratory in Microbiology (BIMM 121). The full list of courses offered by the Division of Biological Sciences can be found in the online course catalog: http://www.ucsd.edu/catalog/courses/BIOL.html

We are seeking applicants with a Ph.D. in Biology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience, with research experience relevant to the course(s) to which they are applying to teach. Applicants with teaching experience are preferred; experience can be as a teaching assistant. Appointments may be full or part time, for 1, 2, or 3 quarters in duration, and may commence as early as September 2016. In the application, specify the courses or academic area(s) for which you are qualified to teach. We are especially interested in recruiting candidates committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who will make a strong and meaningful contribution to the development of a campus climate that supports that commitment.

The Division of Biological Sciences at UC San Diego is a vibrant center of scientific discovery, innovation, and collaboration. Our large research base spans many areas of biology and has one of the most celebrated graduate programs in the country. We are committed to academic excellence and diversity within faculty, staff, and student body. More information about this recruitment can be found here: http://www.biology.ucsd.edu/ .

Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and based on the University of California pay scale.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin June 1, 2016 and continue until the positions are filled.

To Apply: Applications must be submitted through the University of California San Diego’s Academic Personnel RECRUIT System at https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF01080.

Applications must include:

• CV and Cover Letter
• Teaching statement describing your teaching philosophy, experience, and proposal for teaching.
• Diversity statement describing your experience, contributions, or potential to make contributions to foster diversity and equity (For further information on preparing diversity statements and divisional initiatives to promote diversity, seehttp://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp andhttp://biology.ucsd.edu/diversity/index.html)
• 3 references
• Evaluations for courses taught (if applicable)

AA-EOE: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Application Requirements

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

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Teaching - As part of your statement, include a breakdown of teaching experience by semester or quarter.

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

  • Teaching Evaluations (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required

Job location

San Diego, CA