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Earth and Planetary Sciences: Lecturer Pool (Ongoing)

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Position description

The Earth and Planetary Sciences Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Earth and Planetary Sciences. Outstanding candidates with teaching experience in all areas of geosciences (including geology, geochemistry, geophysics, and Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing with applications in the geosciences) are encouraged to apply.

RANK: Lecturer

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experiences. The likely range is $7,000-$8,000 per course (prorated for percent of time).

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced Degree or equivalent foreign degree in Earth Sciences or related field and demonstrated record of college level teaching experience, including TA experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Earth Sciences or related field and University level teaching experience, including TA experience.
POSITION AVAILABLE: As openings occur, appointments contingent upon availability of funding.

TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system, and must include a letter of application describing the courses qualified to teach; curriculum vitae; evaluation of teaching (if available); sample course material--syllabi, handouts, etc. (if available); and three letters of recommendation with reference to teaching effectiveness.* Materials must be submitted as PDF files.

Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00309

Refer to Position #JPF00309-16P in all correspondence.

*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm.

CLOSING DATE: Ongoing. As this is an ongoing recruitment, applicants must update their files every three years if they are interested in remaining in the pool.

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, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to: Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064; (831) 459-2686.

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 UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available here or from the Academic Personnel Office (APO) at (831) 459-4300.

UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Academic Personnel Office at apo@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4300.

VISIT THE APO WEB SITE AT: http://apo.ucsc.edu 9/9/15

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Letter of Application - Describing the courses qualified to teach

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Evaluations of Teaching (Optional)

  • Evaluations of Teaching (Optional)

  • Evaluations of Teaching (Optional)

  • Evaluations of Teaching (Optional)

  • Evaluations of Teaching (Optional)

  • Sample of Course Material - Syllabi, handouts, etc.
    (Optional)

  • Sample of Course Material - Syllabi, handouts, etc.
    (Optional)

  • Sample of Course Material - Syllabi, handouts, etc.
    (Optional)

  • Sample of Course Material - Syllabi, handouts, etc.
    (Optional)

  • Sample of Course Material - Syllabi, handouts, etc.
    (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 letters of reference required