Lecturer in Physics
Position overview
Position title: Lecturer in PhysicsApplication Window
Open date: August 26, 2022
Most recent review date: Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022 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, Mar 31, 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 Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California Riverside anticipates hiring temporary, part-time Instructors for a variety of courses, to be taught throughout the 2022-2023 Academic Year. Fall Quarter runs September 19, 2022 – December 13, 2022; Winter Quarter runs January 4, 2023 – March 28, 2023; and Spring Quarter runs March 29, 2023 – June 20, 2023. *All Positions are contingent upon funding.
Basic qualifications required at time of application for this position include: Demonstrated experience or show promise in University/College teaching.
Additional qualifications required at time of hire for this position include: a Ph.D. in Physics and/or Astronomy to be considered for a General Physics Lecture Course; an M.S. or Ph.D. (preferred) in Physics and/or Astronomy to be considered for a General Physics Laboratory course.
Preferred qualifications for this position: Teaching experience at the college level.
For advancement information for Lecturers, please refer to the Contract for the Lecturers Unit (IX) between the University of California and the American Federation of Teachers: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/contract.html.
To apply: submit a cover letter with identified position(s) and quarter availability, curriculum vitae, copy of highest degree, Statement of Teaching, Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence, three current letters of recommendation and recent teaching evaluations (if available) to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01598. Review of applications will commence on September 1, 2022 and proceed until position is filled. For full consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications prior to the above date. Internal applicants will be reviewed first prior to external applicants.
For more information about this position, please contact Professor Shan-Wen Tsai, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Physics and Astronomy, at physics@ucr.edu. For questions on application procedures and requirements, please contact Mrs. Christina Taylor, Academic Personnel, at christina.taylor@ucr.edu.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience or show promise in University/College teaching.
Teaching experience at the college level.
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a “Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence”, we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
Copy of Highest Degree
Teaching Evaluations (if available) (Optional)
- 3 letters of reference required
Please provide the contact information for a minimum of three references. You will need to request for these references to provide their confidential recommendation letters via AP Recruit as part of your application.
Help contact: christit@ucr.edu
Campus Information
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
University of California COVID-19 Vaccination Program Policy
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. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.