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Lecturer in Comparative Politics

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Position overview

Position title: Lecturer in Comparative Politics
Salary range: $72,403 - $76,813
Review timeline: March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023

Position description

The Department of Political Science at UCLA seeks applications for, part-time lecturer positions during the 2022-2023 academic year.

We are looking for experienced candidates to fill up to 1 position teaching advanced undergraduate classes in comparative politics.

Responsibilities will include lecturing, conducting regularly scheduled office hours, and the writing and grading of exams. Ability to work cooperatively with other faculty and Department staff is essential.

Qualified candidates (a) must have a Ph.D. in political science, or a Ph.D. Certificate of Completion by June 10, 2022, and (b) must be actively engaged in political science research reflecting current disciplinary standards.

Candidates should provide (1) a CV, (2) one-page teaching statement, (3) teaching evaluations, (4) sample course syllabi, (5) statement on contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion and (6) a list of courses they can teach with an emphasis on those relevant to this ad (see courses in the 100-184 range in our course catalog: https://catalog.registrar.ucla.edu/browse/Departments/PoliticalScience. Relevant syllabi or course summaries are a plus.

Preference will be given to applicants who apply by March 1, 2023. However, the search will remain open until any positions are filled.

See Table 15: Unit 18 Faculty, Pre-Six Year Appointments for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $72,403 - $76,813.

This position is represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/contract.html. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.

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: UC Discrimination, Harassment, and Affirmative Action in the Workplace at: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D. in political science, or a Ph.D. Certificate of Completion by June 10, 2022, and must be actively engaged in political science research reflecting current disciplinary standards.

Application Requirements

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

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Teaching Evaluations

  • Sample Course Syllabi

  • Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.

  • List of Courses - List of courses candidate can teach with an emphasis on those relevant to this ad.

  • Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

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

Applicants will be asked to name references to complete their application, but the references will not be asked to provide letters unless the analyst requests them.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08156

Help contact: egodinez@polisci.ucla.edu

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

Job location

Los Angeles, CA