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The Department of Sociology at the University of California, Davis, offers temporary Lecturer positions to teach undergraduate courses during the 2024-2025 academic year. These positions are dependent upon the instructional needs of the department and may be full- or part-time.

APPOINTMENT DATES: Assignments vary according to type of course and percentage of appointment. Service periods are:

Fall Quarter 2024 September 23 – December 13
Winter Quarter 2025 January 3 – March 21
Spring Quarter 2025 March 27 – June 12

QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated experience in teaching at the college level, and advanced degree in Sociology or related discipline is required.

SALARY: This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (Unit 18). The annual salary rate for this position is $66,259.00, and is commensurate with percentage of appointment.

COURSE AVAILABILITY: The detailed course descriptions of all Sociology courses is available at: https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/departments-programs-degrees/sociology/#coursestext

APPLICATION: 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.

Initial review of applications is May 15, 2024 and this recruitment will remain open until all positions are filled, and closes 3/01/25.

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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