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The School of Education at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a pool of primarily part-time lecturers, should an opening arise, across several programs: Undergraduate, Teacher Credential, and Doctorates in Education (PhD) and Educational Leadership (EdD). The salary and appointment level is commensurate with experience. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies each year. These are quarterly positions and are for the quarter of appointment only in most cases (exceptions being for two- or three-quarter sequences). Reappointment, if any, is based solely on instructional need. Each lecturer must undergo an annual review, the outcome of which must be positive before a lecturer can be considered for reappointment. Candidates should be competent to conduct instruction independently and without supervision, as well as to supervise and work collaboratively with teaching assistants assigned to their courses (if any). Lecturers will also receive training in UC Davis’ course management system and are expected to calculate and enter grades for their students. Specific qualification requirements for individual programs are listed below.

Undergraduate Program Lecturers:

• Master's degree or completion of 30 units of graduate work
• Coursework or other scholarly preparation relevant to the course assigned
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience in higher education (including any time served as a teaching assistant)

Teacher Credential Program Lecturers:

• Master's degree or completion of 30 units of graduate work
• Coursework or other scholarly preparation relevant to the course assigned
• Preferred – teaching experience in K-12 public schools

Capitol Area North Doctorate in Educational Leadership (CANDEL) Lecturers:

• Doctoral degree (PhD or EdD) in Education, Human Resources, Law, or other related field
• Coursework, other scholarly preparation, and/or career experience relevant to the course assigned
• Preferred – leadership experience in K-12, higher education, or public/private sector

PhD in Education Lecturers:

• Doctoral degree (PhD or EdD) in field relevant to course coverage (Education, Psychology, Linguistics, Psychometrics, Statistics, etc.)
• Coursework or other scholarly preparation relevant to the course assigned
• Preferred – teaching experience in higher education (including experience as a Teaching Assistant)

Note that positions are typically filled in spring/summer for the following academic year, but openings may occur throughout the year and can be filled as needed from applications in this pool. Qualified applicants will be identified from this pool when needs arise; you are encouraged to apply immediately to ensure consideration. Since courses vary in terms of content and emphasis, being explicit in your cover letter about your areas of expertise will help to ensure you are considered to teach in those areas.

When submitting an application, please indicate which program(s) you are applying for, and also specify in your cover letter how you meet the above qualifications for the position(s).

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.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

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

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our strategic plan: “To Boldly Go,” our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs’ Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity Statement. UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their "Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan.” There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety.

The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.