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Temporary Lecturer 2017/2018

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Position description

The UCSD Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is seeking one or more temporary lecturers to teach between one and three courses per quarter during the 2017/18 academic year. We seek applicants in all content areas, most particularly those with expertise to teach undergraduate courses in computer architecture and hardware, artificial intelligence and graphics, and basic programming and data structures. Please see http://ucsd.edu/catalog/courses/CSE.html for a complete listing of the courses we offer.

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 (http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/diversity/). Candidates with experience with activities that contribute to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates must hold a master's degree in computer science or a related field, and must have demonstrated evidence of effective teaching.

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. We expect to have ongoing needs throughout academic year 2017/18.
Review of applications will begin June 5, 2017 and continue until positions are filled.

To apply, submit the following materials to https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF01437

  • A cover letter which must include the term(s), course(s) and number of courses you are applying to teach. In this letter you must make it clear which type of position you would prefer (e.g. full time/part time, how many/which terms), and which type(s) of positions you would be willing to consider.
  • Curriculum Vita
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • A list of at least 3 references who can speak about the applicant's teaching experience and/or content knowledge.

If there are any questions, please contact our Search Committee Chair, Mia Minnes at minnes@eng.ucsd.edu. UCSD is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. (see http://diversity.ucsd.edu).

Application Requirements

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

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Statement of Contributions to diversity - Please describe 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.

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

Job location

San Diego, CA