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Lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Position overview

Position title: Temporary Lecturer
Salary range: See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $64,329 to $79,117 annually. Percent appointments may vary, up to 100%.
Percent time: up to 100%
Anticipated start: 07/01/2023 or later

Position description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach biochemistry laboratory courses in the 2023-2024 academic year with potential to include summer 2023. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The availability of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department. Percent appointments my vary, up to 100%.

Main duties will include instruction of the lecture and laboratory portion of the biochemistry laboratory course and supervision of graduate student teaching assistants. The position is up to full time.

The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

The posting will remain open until, and close on, March 31, 2024 to accommodate department needs. If you would like to continue to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.

Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the next review date specified in UC Recruit to indicate the next potential upcoming opening. If there is no future review date showing, your application may not be considered at this time.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

​At a minimum, applicants must have completed or be enrolled in a MA or MS degree program in chemistry or related field at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Preferred qualifications
  • PhD degree
  • The ability to organize and instruct labs in biochemistry
  • Teaching at the college level
  • Experience with modern biochemical laboratory methods
  • Experience with large lecture formats (>250 students)
  • Knowledge of open source online content and the use of technology in the classroom, such as iclicker
  • High academic achievement, excellent interpersonal skills, exemplary teaching and mentoring is highly desired

Application Requirements

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

  • Cover Letter - Indicate if interested in summer teaching and or academic year teaching (fall, winter, spring).

  • Statement of Teaching - May include, but not limited to detailed teaching experience, teaching philosophy, teaching strategies, career goals as a teacher, and preferred courses to teach. (~3 pages)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, and/or service. (~1 page)
    (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 letters of reference required

Provide the names and contact information for 3 references and request letters of reference within the system in order to complete the application requirements.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02419

Help contact: mccoy@chem.ucsb.edu

About UC Santa Barbara

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 status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA