Teaching Positions in the School of Education

Position Description:

The School of Education (SOE) at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) is committed to its mission to advance equitable educational systems and practices which are driven by core values of equity, evidence, excellence, community, critical thinking, and compassion. With this in mind we seek to hire part-time and/or full-time Lecturers beginning the Fall Quarter for the 2024/2025 academic year to teach an array of courses. Applicants will be selected from this pool for one year or a single quarter appointment as needed; some appointments begin in the fall quarter and others in winter and spring quarters. These positions are subject to the availability of funding and, depending on the circumstances, may be taught remotely. Courses may be added to this list as needed to cover one-time openings. The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter and may be renewed based on need and performance. Successful applicants may have an opportunity to teach in our Summer Session’s course offerings.

Academic offerings include undergraduate major and minor programs, masters programs with multiple specializations, professional preparation programs in elementary, secondary, and special education, and a doctoral program with multiple specializations. To learn more about the SOE, please visit http://education.ucr.edu.

Teaching Responsibilities:

We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can teach in the School’s undergraduate major/minor and advanced degree programs (masters and doctoral), including teacher preparation programs. The successful candidate will be skilled in effectively teaching the economically, racially, and culturally diverse student body in the context of a minority serving institution. This includes having racial literacies and culturally sustaining pedagogical practices.

Potential undergraduate courses listed here: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1llLxJbew9kmp_XsUvnhzImNHJI87JQtBa8SoJ0hns08/edit?usp=sharing].

Potential graduate courses listed here: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/164rxwAPPCuUeEtKFxxGdpwWpCzd0noJO_6vh5x8JYlo/edit?usp=sharing].

Full School of Education Course descriptions can be found in the UCR General Catalog at https://registrar.ucr.edu/registering/catalog.

General Duties/Responsibilities:

Guided by the SOE equity-focused mission, teach one or more undergraduate and/or graduate courses, depending on the need and the candidate’s experience and availability. Duties will include full responsibility for mission-driven course preparation and presentation, including but not limited to, lectures, preparation and grading of exams, office hours outside of class, advising students, and supervision of teaching assistants or readers if assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

An advanced degree or a Master’s degree and a minimum of five years of demonstrated teaching experience in Education or a related field.

Preferred qualifications

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or related field. Candidates with ethnic studies background/coursework are strongly preferred.

Expertise in teaching linguistically and culturally diverse students in culturally responsive and sustaining ways.

Service Dates:
Fall Quarter 2024: September 23 - December 13, 2024
Winter Quarter 2025: January 2 – March 21, 2025
Spring Quarter 2025: March 26 – June 13, 2025
Summer Quarter 2025: Beginning June 23, 2025

Salary:
See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,259 (full-time annual base rate), prorated according to appointment percentage.

For advancement information for Lecturers, please refer to the (IX) systemwide bargaining unit contract for the Non-Senate Academic Instructional Lecturer, Unit 18 between the University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. The Lecturer unit provides vital instructional services at UC campuses and medical centers. http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/contract.html.

Application Requirements/Document requirements:

Interested individuals should apply at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01905 and include the following materials:

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

• Cover Letter - Please include: a) the course topic(s) you are applying to teach; b) an explanation of your qualifications to teach the topic(s); including, but not limited to any single or multiple subject or educational credentials, certificates, or licenses you possess; c) your experience and/or demonstrated commitment or plans to support a racially diverse student population; d) the quarters you are available to teach; e) your availability to teach in-person and online; f) and your availability to teach during the week (Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday, or Friday) and/or day or evening.

• 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.

• Teaching Evaluation(s) or Letter of Recommendation from an individual who can attest to your teaching effectiveness.

• Please also complete the survey at https://forms.gle/dXJ8nQAPLdpRra2r6 to indicate the course(s) you have an interest in teaching in each term.

Reference Requirements:

3 required (contact information only). Note: 3 letters of reference will be required prior to appointment.

The descriptions of our courses are in the online catalog: https://registrar.ucr.edu/registering/catalog. Review of applicants will begin April 29, 2024 and may continue until positions are filled.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to brittani.collins@ucr.edu.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). 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 or protected veteran status.

For the University of California policies on Affirmative Action, Anti-Discrimination, and Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, see below.

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.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.