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University Writing Program Lecturers 2024-2025
Position overview
Position title: LecturerApplication Window
Open date: April 20, 2024
Most recent review date: Monday, May 20, 2024 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: Monday, Mar 3, 2025 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
Lecturer positions
University Writing Program
University of California, Riverside
The University Writing Program at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for full time and part time Lecturer positions during the 2024-2025 academic year. Teaching assignments are in English Composition and/or Entry-Level Writing classes, including ESL.
The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter and may be renewed based on the instructional needs of the Program and available funding.
Anticipated start dates:
Fall Quarter 2024: September 23, 2024
Winter Quarter 2025: January 2, 2025
Spring Quarter 2025: March 26, 2025
Salary:
See Table 15 for the salary range for this position: [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t15.pdf]. A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,259 (full-time annual base rate), prorated according to appointment percentage.
An M.A. and two years of teaching experience at the college level are required. ESL certification and/or significant experience teaching second-language students will be relevant considerations in our search.
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, CV, verification of credentials, statement of teaching explaining their Composition pedagogy, statement of diversity, most recent student evaluations or evidence of teaching performance, and two current letters of recommendation. Although not required, including teaching materials such as syllabi and sample assignments will be useful additions to the application file.
Application materials must be uploaded via our online recruit system [https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01923].
Review of applications will begin May 20, 2024. To ensure full consideration, all supporting materials should be received before the review date.
Questions regarding this position should be directed to Annette Brock, abrock@ucr.edu.
This position is represented by the University Council - American Federation of Teachers: [https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/contract.html.]
Qualifications
An M.A. and at least two years of teaching experience at the college level are required.
ESL certification and/or significant experience teaching second-language students will be relevant considerations in our search.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter - 1-page maximum
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Verification of credentials - Diploma, official transcripts, etc.
Statement of Teaching - 2-page maximum
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.
Student Evaluations / evidence of teaching performance
ESL Certification and or significant experience (Optional)
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Misc. / Additional (Optional)
- 2-3 letters of reference required
Letters are confidential. Candidate provides name/contact information of reference. Request for letter is sent via AP Recruit
Help contact: abrock@ucr.edu
About UC Riverside
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.