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2020-2021 Sociology Lecturer Search

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Position description

The Department of Sociology seeks instructors for lecturer positions, pending administrative approval and funding, for the academic year 2020-2021. Positions are available for the following quarters:

Fall Quarter 2020 September 28 – December 18
Winter Quarter 2021 January 4 – March 19
Spring Quarter 2020 March 25 – June 10

Demonstrated experience in teaching, and advanced degree in Sociology or related discipline is required. We will prioritize recent and current graduate students who have worked closely with the Sociology program at Davis.

Applicants should submit a cover letter (indicate positions for which you would like to be considered ranked by preference), CV, Statement of Contributions to Diversity, and the contact information for two (2) references. Teaching statement, course syllabus, and prior evaluations are optional. Applicants can apply and submit their materials through the online application form, which can be found at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/recruitments/JPF03426

Initial review of applications is May 22, 2020, and we will notify you if you have been selected by June 1, 2019. This recruitment will remain open until all positions are filled, and closes 2/26/21.

The University of California, Davis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) is strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Application Requirements

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

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Course Syllabus - Please upload sample course syllabi for recent courses taught.
    (Optional)

  • Teaching Evaluations - Please upload prior teaching evaluations
    (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.

Reference requirements
  • 2-4 required (contact information only)
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Job location

Davis, CA