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Temporary Lecturer - Institute of Transportation Studies
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: October 4, 2024
Most recent review date: Monday, Nov 4, 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: Friday, May 2, 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
Temporary positions are anticipated for lecturers in the Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS) under the umbrella of the Civil and Environment Engineering Department. A list of courses that may be available during 2024-2025 academic years is attached. An updated list is available on the department website at https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/courses-subject-code/ttp/. Courses will be conducted in person on the main UC Davis Campus in Davis, CA.
Appointment Date: Several appointments may be made each year. A selected candidate may be assigned only one course in any quarter.
Service dates are:
- Winter Quarter 2025: January 3, 2025 – March 21, 2025
- Spring Quarter 2025: March 27, 2025 – June 12, 2025
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach one or more lectures and/or laboratory courses in ITS during the academic year.
Example of Courses:
An example of courses in Transportation Technology & Policy which may be available during 2024 –2025 pending availability of funding is:
TTP200 Travel Survey Methods (4 units) – Description of types of surveys commonly used in transportation demand modeling, including travel and activity diaries, attitudinal, panel, computer, and stated-response surveys. Discussion of sampling, experimental design, and survey design issues. Analysis methods, including factor, discriminant and cluster analysis.
TTP211 Energy & Transportation Modeling for Policy Analysis (4 units) - Development of energy and transportation models for policy analysis. Methods for modeling transportation, electricity, fuels, resources, and infrastructure systems.
Qualifications
Minimum professional degree requirement is a Master’s, in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or extensive university-level/higher education teaching experience in a relevant area; although exceptions may be made for exceptional candidates with strong and relevant experience in both practice and teaching
- Minimum professional degree requirement is a Master’s, or preferably a PhD, in Civil Engineering or equivalent, or extensive university-level/higher education teaching experience in a relevant area; although exceptions may be made for exceptional candidates with strong and relevant experience in both practice and teaching
- Evidence of teaching excellence or potential for excellence, and a commitment to quality undergraduate education.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Help contact: sjliu@ucdavis.edu
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