Fall 2024 Lecturer for Department of Entomology/Nematology
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: February 29, 2024
Most recent review date: Friday, Apr 5, 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, May 6, 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
A temporary position is anticipated for a lecturer in Entomology/Nematology for the Fall 2024 Quarter. A list of courses that may be available can be accessed at the URL below. This list includes area of degree and experience required to effectively teach these courses. It is possible that courses may be added or omitted from this list as the year progresses.
https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/courses-subject-code/ent/ent.pdf
Appointment
Date: One appointment is open for the quarter. The number of courses assigned for each appointment may vary depending on type of course and percentage of appointment.
Service dates are:
Fall Quarter 2024: September 23 - December 13
Courses which may be available 2024-2025:
ENT 100 - General Entomology (3 units)
ENT 100L - General Entomology Laboratory (2 units)
Duties and Responsibilities: Teach one or more of the above courses in the Entomology major. Teaching may also involve field trips, exhibitions, special projects and guest speakers.
General Information:
The University of California enjoys a reputation for excellence that has attracted a distinguished faculty of scholars and scientists in all fields of study. UC Davis, the third oldest campus in the ten-campus University of California system, offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs and is a major research university. The City of Davis is a progressive college town of about 69,000 and is recognized as a leader in ecological sustainability. It is located in the Sacramento valley 72 miles northeast of San Francisco and 15 miles from Sacramento, California's capital.
Salary: Commensurate with teaching experience.
Applications:
Applicants internal to the UC Davis Department of Entomology/Nematology who had an appointment in 2023-2024 and apply by the “Initial Review Date” of March 28th, 2024 will be considered prior to all other applicants.
Applications may be submitted through April 8th, 2024 with appointments made as suitable candidates are identified. However, to guarantee consideration, applications should be received before March 28th, 2024 for the 2024 Fall Quarter. Interested persons should apply via https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/ by uploading a current curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, teaching evaluations, reprints or other examples of scholarly and/or professional attainments, and identify the courses in which they are interested in teaching.
The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Entomology/Nematology are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. These positions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Qualifications
• Appropriate professional degree [minimum requirement is an accredited Bachelors in LA (BLA), Masters (MLA) or Ph.D., Masters, Ph.D. is preferred, e.g., in Entomology, Insect Biology, or equivalent discipline;
• Evidence of teaching excellence or potential for excellence; and
• A developing record of scholarly or professional achievement in an area of expertise related to a subject area described in this announcement.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (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.
Teaching Evaluations
Reprints or Other Examples of Scholarly or Professional Attainments (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Help contact: cdhogan@ucdavis.edu
About UC Davis
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals’ with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
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