Lecturer, General Education UCLA Cluster Program - Interracial Dynamics in American Society and Culture
Position description
The UCLA Undergraduate Education Initiatives unit seeks a lecturer for winter quarter in Academic Year 2020-21 to teach a lower division undergraduate course as part of the General Education UCLA Cluster Program.
This position includes team-teaching the lectures for Cluster 20, which examines the nature and meaning of race in American society through the study of history, literature, and law. We are specifically seeking a scholar who can provide perspectives on historical and contemporary issues about race. This position will entail team coordination and contribution to generation of writing assignments, exam questions, and grading of student submissions.
UCLA has a diverse student population in one of the more diverse cities in the nation; we particularly seek candidates who have taught similarly diverse students in a major research university.
Required Qualifications:
• An earned doctorate from an accredited university
• College-level teaching experience, especially to a General Education population
• Knowledge and training/background in social sciences and related-fields.
• Experience in teaching writing and composition
Preferred Qualifications:
• At least three years of college-level teaching experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be capable of delivering high-quality instruction to a diverse student body
Requirements:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching
• Names and contact information of two references
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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Teaching
Proposed syllabus
- 2 required (contact information only)