Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor - Department of Economics
Position overview
The current base salary range for this position is $103,700 - $250,000 . “Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Application Window
Open date: November 28, 2023
Most recent review date: Monday, Jan 8, 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: Sunday, Jun 30, 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.
Position description
The University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a Professor of Teaching - Open Ranks (i.e., assistant, associate, and full) in Economics. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Teaching Professors are full members of the academic senate and are eligible for Security of Employment, equivalent to tenure. The Department is looking for individuals with experience in, or strong potential for, teaching Economics at the undergraduate level, as well as for contributing to the curriculum and pedagogy of the Department.
The responsibilities of Teaching Professors include teaching and teaching-related tasks for lower- and upper-division undergraduate courses; mentorship of undergraduate students, including supervision of capstone projects; professional and/or scholarly achievement and creative activity, particularly relating to instruction and pedagogy; and participation in university service. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service as appropriate to the position.
Department: https://econ.ucsb.edu/
Qualifications
At the time of application, applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD in Economics, or a closely related field, except the dissertation. Candidates must also have a demonstrated record of teaching, as evidenced by teaching at least one undergrad section and/or one undergrad course.
It is expected that the degree requirement will be fulfilled by anticipated start date.
- A proven record of teaching excellence, successful course design, undergraduate advising, pedagogical innovation, and team management.
-Demonstrated excellence in teaching and student mentoring (demonstrable via qualitative and/or quantitative evaluations (if available), past record of student mentoring, and/or via interview process).
-Contributions to diversity and equal opportunity as demonstrated by commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning community, including evidence of engagement in relevant activities promoting equity, inclusion,
and diversity, as applicable.
Application Requirements by Level
Assistant Teaching Professor
Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions: Current or recent PhD (or international equivalent degree) candidate or graduate; current or recent postdoc; current assistant teaching professor (including those who are “senior” assistant teaching professors near tenure). Please note that this level determination is only for application review purposes, not the ultimate appointment level of the finalist.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position
Statement of Teaching - Statement addressing teaching experience, teaching philosophy, pedagogical approaches, especially with regards to addressing the needs and success of UCSB undergraduate students; including clearly described objectives as an instructor, plans to meet those objectives, and proposals for measuring success.
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and/or future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and professional or public service.
You are urged to review guidelines on statements at https://econ.ucsb.edu/about/diversity-statement-guidelines before preparing your application.
Course Syllabi - Course Syllabi for taught undergraduate courses.
Course Evaluations
Course Syllabi - Course Syllabi for planned undergraduate courses.
(Optional)Publication - Published or in-progress journal article or dissertation/book chapter.
(Optional)
- 3-5 letters of reference required
Applicants at the Assistant Teaching Professor level must provide the names and contact information for at least 3-5references, and must request letters of references within the UC Recruit system in order to complete application requirements. Letters should speak to their record and/or potential for excellence in teaching, mentoring, scholarship, service, and contributions to diversity and inclusion.
Associate and Full Teaching Professor
Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions: Current tenured or security-of-employment teaching professor; position equivalent to tenured teaching professor (i.e., at an international university). Please note that this level determination is only for application review purposes, not the ultimate appointment level of the finalist.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position
Statement of Teaching - Statement addressing teaching experience, teaching philosophy, pedagogical approaches, especially with regards to addressing the needs and success of UCSB undergraduate students; including clearly described objectives as an instructor, plans to meet those objectives, and proposals for measuring success.
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and/or future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and professional or public service.
You are urged to review guidelines on statements at https://econ.ucsb.edu/about/diversity-statement-guidelines before preparing your application.
Course Syllabi - Course Syllabi for taught undergraduate courses.
Course Evaluations
Course Syllabi - Course Syllabi for planned undergraduate courses.
(Optional)Publication - Published or in-progress journal article or dissertation/book chapter.
(Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Applicants at the Associate Teaching Professor level must provide three to five reference contacts that could speak to their record of excellence in teaching, mentoring, service, scholarship and contributions to diversity and inclusion. References will only be contacted for those candidates under serious consideration, and we will seek your permission before doing so.
Help contact: alibrieske@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, age or protected veteran status. 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: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
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.