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Part-Time Lecturer(s) in Media and Cultural Studies
Position overview
Position title: LecturerApplication Window
Open date: September 20, 2024
Most recent review date: Sunday, Oct 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 31, 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
MEDIA AND CULTURAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT PART-TIME LECTURER POSITION
The Department of Media and Cultural Studies (MCS) at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) invites applications for part-time Lecturer positions for the Winter 2025 and Spring 2025 quarters. Winter 2025 quarter begins January 2, 2025 ends March 21, 2025. Spring 2025 quarter begins March 26, 2025 and ends June 13, 2025.
Salary: $7,361 per course (pending final budget approval)
Qualifications:
Candidates should have minimum qualifications of an M.A. degree in a related field, with one year of teaching experience at the college level and a commitment to teaching excellence. Candidates should have scholarly expertise on topics related to the field of media studies, cultural studies, critical race, ethnic studies, decolonization studies, or film studies. A Ph.D. is a preferred qualification, but candidates that have attained ABD status will also be considered. Priority will be given to candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and relevant teaching experience. The successful candidate will be expected to have a strong commitment to teaching. The candidate should also have an active and demonstrated commitment to diversity.
Course offerings are subject to availability of funding. Applications are welcome from persons qualified to teach:
Winter 2025
• MCS069: The Politics of Public Space
The course examines public space and the politics of its creation and use. We will study new forms of public space including demonstrations and occupations; and changing concepts of public and private space in contemporary society.
Spring 2025
• MCS144K: Decolonizing the Screen
This course examines colonialism and decolonization through film. Students study the physical, ideological and psychological effects of colonialism, neocolonialism, including, but not limited to racism and gendered violence and discuss what it means to decolonize the screen, the gaze, and the possibilities of decolonization through a shared collective imaginary.
Full course description can be found at:
https://registrar.ucr.edu/registering/catalog
Faculty Contact: Professor Latipa, LatipaX@ucr.edu
Application Procedure:
Completed applications must include: a cover letter that specifies your qualifications for the course you are applying for, a sample syllabus for the class 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 October 20, 2024 and may continue until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications and supporting material should be received by October 17, 2024.
Department: https://mediaandculturalstudies.ucr.edu/
Qualifications
Candidates should have minimum qualifications of an M.A. degree in a related field, with one year of teaching experience at the college level and a commitment to teaching excellence. Candidates should have scholarly expertise on topics related to the field of media studies, cultural studies, critical race, ethnic studies, decolonization studies, or film studies. The successful candidate will be expected to have a strong commitment to teaching. The candidate should also have an active and demonstrated commitment to diversity.
A Ph.D. is a preferred qualification, but candidates that have attained ABD status will also be considered. Priority will be given to candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and relevant teaching experience.
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 - A cover letter that specifies your qualifications for the course you are applying for.
Sample Syllabus - A sample syllabus for the class 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)
Applicant will upload 3 letters of reference that assess teaching ability.
Help contact: dawnv@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.