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The Department of Chicana/o/x Studies at the University of California at Davis welcomes applications for part-time lecturer positions in the 2024-2025 academic year. Actual appointment percentage is based on course enrollment and number of courses assigned. Courses to be offered include, but are not limited to, the following (please see https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/courses-subject-code/chi/ for course descriptions):

Fall quarter (Sept 23 – Dec 13, 2024)
CHI 23: Qualitative Research Methods
CHI 123: Psychological Perspectives of Children and Adolescents
CHI 130: United States – Mexican Border Relations
CHI 136: Critical Pedagogy
CHI 150: The Chicana/o Movement

Winter quarter (Jan 3 – Mar 21, 2025)
CHI 40: Comparative Health

Spring quarter (Mar 27 – Jun 12, 2025)
CHI 120: CHI Psychology
CHI 140A: Qualitative Methods: Chicano/Latino Health Research

An M.A. degree in the field or related fields and previous experience teaching at the college/university level are required; Ph.D. is preferred.

Applicants should submit a 1) CV; 2) a cover letter describing your teaching experience in Chicano/a Studies or related fields, and the course(s) you are in interested in teaching; 3) the contact information for two references; 4) at least one set of teaching evaluations (if not available at time of application, please be ready to provide them upon request); and 5) a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, through the online application system at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06403

For full consideration, applications should be received by the initial review deadline. Candidates should be prepared for in-person teaching. This position is open until filled and all classes are subject to enrollments. A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,259 - $72,404.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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