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Part-Time Lecturer in Black Study
Position overview
Position title: LecturerApplication Window
Open date: June 12, 2024
Most recent review date: Thursday, Aug 29, 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: Thursday, Sep 26, 2024 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
DEPARTMENT OF BLACK STUDY
PART-TIME LECTURER POSITION
The Department of Black Study at the University of California, Riverside, invites applications for part-time lecturer positions for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 quarters. Fall 2024 quarter begins September 23, 2024 and ends December 13, 2024. Spring 2025 quarter begins March 26, 2025 and ends June 13, 2025.
Salary: $7,361 per course (pending final budget approval).
Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an M.A. degree in a related field at the time of application, one year of teaching experience at the college level and a commitment to teaching excellence. A Ph.D. or MFA is a preferred qualification; candidates that have attained ABD status will also be considered.
Candidates should have scholarly expertise on topics related to the field of Queer and Transgender Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Black Social Dance, Radical Black Feminism, Religious Studies/Study in Religion. Priority will be given to candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching in the humanities, social sciences, and/or other disciplines or topics related to the courses listed below.
Course offerings are subject to availability of funding. Applications are welcome from persons qualified to teach one or more of the following courses:
Fall 2024
• BLKS111: Troublesome Possibilities: Reality Black Aliveness, and Becoming
Spring 2025
• BLKS 120: Black Feminism and the Sacred
• BLKS 155: Black Trans Worldmaking
• BLKS 024: Black Social Dance and Movement(s) 1
• BLKS 019:Black Religion in the United States
Full course description can be found at:
https://registrar.ucr.edu/registering/catalog
Application Procedure:
Provide a cover letter that specifies your qualifications for the course and quarter(s) you are applying for, a sample syllabus for the course you wish to teach, curriculum vitae, Statement of Teaching, Statement of Contributions to Diversity, recent teaching evaluations taught at the college or university level, and 3 letters of reference that assess teaching ability. Materials should be uploaded using UCR’s on-line application system.
Review of applications will begin on July 15, 2024 and may continue until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications and supporting material should be received by July 15, 2024.
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. 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.
Department: https://blackstudy.ucr.edu/
Qualifications
Candidates must possess an M.A. degree in a related field at the time of application, one year of teaching experience at the college level and a commitment to teaching excellence.
A Ph.D. or MFA is a preferred qualification; candidates that have attained ABD status will also be considered.
Priority will be given to candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching in the humanities, social sciences, and/or other disciplines or topics related to the courses listed below.
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.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter - Provide a cover letter that specifies your qualifications for the course and quarter(s) you are applying for.
Sample Syllabus - A sample syllabus for the course you wish to teach.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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 Evaluations - Recent teaching evaluations taught at the college or university level.
Letters of Recommendation - 3 letters of reference that assess teaching ability.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Applicant will upload 3 letters of reference that assess teaching ability.
Help contact: josie.ayala@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’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
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.