Job #JPF03622
Position title: Lecturer
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $64,329-$83,934. The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2022-23-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2022-23/july-2022-salary-scales/t15.pdf
Review timeline: The review of applications will begin on August 1, 2023. The posting will remain open for the duration of the year to accommodate upcoming course needs or until the position is filled.
Open date: July 31, 2023
Next review date: Tuesday, Aug 15, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, May 31, 2024 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.
The Department of Cognitive Science at the University of California, San Diego is committed to continuing a tradition of excellence in its faculty and invites applications from candidates who can contribute to that tradition.
The department is accepting applications for temporary non-tenure track lecturers (Unit 18) to teach for the 2023-2024 academic year. Teaching duties will include upper- and lower-division undergraduate classes in the areas of: computational methods and modeling, human-computer interaction, human-centered design, language or culture and cognition, neuroscience (cognitive, behavioral, theoretical, and/or systems), and clinical aspects of cognitive science. In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include (but are not limited to) managing teaching assistants, holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and maintaining course websites.
Lecturers teaching large courses are expected to work with and mentor student teaching assistants. The number of positions and courses varies across academic quarters, depending on the curriculum needs of the Department. Positions typically start at the beginning of an academic quarter, and appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, performance, and the Department's mandate to maintain intellectual diversity. UCSD and the Department of Cognitive Science are committed to maintaining a diverse faculty and promoting an inclusive and tolerant environment.
Course descriptions can be found at http://www.ucsd.edu/catalog/courses
More Info: http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu
Basic qualifications (Required at Time of Application)
Candidates must be enrolled in a Master program in the area of Cognitive Science and/or related fields.
Additional qualifications (Required at Time of Start)
Candidates must have at minimum a terminal Master's degree in the area of Cognitive Science and/or related fields.
Degree must be completed by start date of position.
Preferred qualifications The preferred candidate will have strong demonstrated accomplishments in areas contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion, and a desire to play a leadership role in advancing UC San Diego’s commitment to achieving excellence and diversity.
At least one semester or equivalent of prior university level experience in teaching undergraduate courses.
Outstanding teaching evaluations.
Experience teaching large classroom sizes (more than 100 students).
Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree in the area of Cognitive Science and/or related fields is preferred.
Document requirements
Reference requirements
Apply link:https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03622
Help contact: qdieu@ucsd.edu
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