Lecturer in Social Sciences

University of California San Diego

Job #JPF04141

ETHNIC STUDIES / Social Sciences / UC San Diego

Position Overview
Position Title: Ethnic Studies Temporary Lecturer
Salary Range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $68,247–$83,936. The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment.

Review Timeline: The position will remain open until filled.
Application Window:

  • Open Date: November 25, 2024

  • Next Review Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)
    Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

  • Final Date: Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11:59 pm (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 Ethnic Studies Department at the University of California, San Diego is committed to building an excellent and diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and invites applicants whose experience has prepared them to contribute to this commitment.

The department is looking for lecturers with demonstrated teaching experience in related disciplines, ranging from race and social movements to cultural and media studies, to legal and science studies. Appointments will range from part-time to full-time and may be extended. Course loads will range from one course in one quarter up to nine courses over a full academic year, depending on the department's needs and the qualifications of the candidate. These details will be determined at the time of hire.

Responsibilities:

  • Effective instruction of students

  • Teaching classes in accordance with course objectives and published schedules

  • Advising students on academic matters

  • Maintaining an active interest in advances and current thinking in the subject area

The position is in-person, and classes will be held on the UC San Diego campus.

Department
Ethnic Studies Department
[Department Website]

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required at Time of Application):

  • Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or be ABD - All But Dissertation) in Ethnic Studies or a related field.

Additional Qualifications (Required at Time of Start):

  • Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies (or a related discipline) at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience managing large classrooms (50-300 students).

  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

  • Strong accomplishments in areas contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

  • Adherence to UC San Diego’s commitment to achieving excellence and diversity.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements:

  • Cover Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated CV.

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity – Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity.

  • Sample Syllabus #1

  • Sample Syllabus #2 (Optional)

Reference Requirements:

  • 1–3 letters of reference required.

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 refer to the university's website.

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Job Location
La Jolla, CA

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