Lecturer in Materials Science & Engineering: Summer 2023
Position overview
Position title: Lecturerfaculty NSF in effect as of June 30 of the calendar year in which summer session begins. Salary is prorated in accordance instructional workload calculation.
Summer Session A Dates: 5/22/2023-6/30/2023
Summer Session B Dates: 6/20/2023 – 8/11/2023
Summer Session C Dates: 7/3/2022 – 8/11/2023
Summer Session D Dates: 5/22/2023 - 8/11/2023
Application Window
Open date: April 24, 2023
Most recent review date: Monday, May 8, 2023 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, Aug 11, 2023 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 School of Engineering anticipates hiring full and part-time and lecturers positions to teach the following courses in Materials Science & Engineering for Summer 2023 Sessions. Courses being offered may include but not limited to:
ENGR 45 Introduction to Materials
Other courses as needed
In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor is responsible for creating a syllabus, holding weekly office hours (minimum 2 hours/week), and grading examinations and/or papers. The instructor may also be required to hold discussion sections or supervise a graduate student teaching assistant or reader.
This is a limited-term appointment which falls under the purview of the agreement for the Lecturers Unit between University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and appropriate collective bargaining agreement. See the following url for additional information:
[http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/index.html]
Review of applications will begin 5/8/2023 and will remain open until the conclusion of the Summer Session.
Summer Session A Dates: 5/22/2023 - 6/30/2023
Summer Session B Dates: 6/20/2023 - 8/11/2023
Summer Session C Dates: 7/3/2023 - 8/11/2023
Summer Session D Dates: 5/22/2023 - 8/11/2023
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy:
[https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19]. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is 14 days after their first date of employment.
Qualifications
Advanced degree in Material Science & Engineering or related field and experience teaching at the college or university level are required. Must be able to provide a record of excellence in teaching that demonstrates broad experience working with students of different abilities, ethnic backgrounds, and educational attainment.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching - A teaching statement of no more than 500 words explaining how you have approached or would approach teaching the courses that you wish to teach. Please also indicate subject area of interest regarding teaching.
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion. Please review the UC Merced Diversity Statement Guidelines and UC’s Commitment to Diversity
(Optional)Teaching Evaluation - Most recent
(Optional)Sample Syllabus (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
Help contact: soe-adminopservices@ucmerced.edu
Campus Information
The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from all qualified applicants, including women, minorities, veterans, and individual with disabilities, who will enrich the teaching, research and public service missions of the university. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction).
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