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Position overview Position title: Lecturer Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $68,247-$81,492. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment by type and rank/step as Unit 18 Faculty Pre-Six Year Lecturers, Academic Year Salary Scale. See the following table for the salary scale for this position: Application Window Open date: June 2, 2025 Most recent review date: Monday, Jun 16, 2025 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: Monday, Jun 1, 2026 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 Department of Psychology at the University of California, San Diego, is generating an applicant pool of Lecturer Academic Year (Unit 18-Non-Senate Faculty) level instructors to teach courses in the Department of Psychology, on a temporary basis should an opening arise. Applicants will be selected from this pool for teaching throughout the 2025-2026 academic year. The number of positions varies from academic term to academic term, depending on the needs of the Psychology Department. The positions are in-person and classes will be held on the UC San Diego campus. Candidates must identify the specific course or courses they are applying to teach and quarters they are available. The full list of courses offered by Psychology can be found in the online course catalog: We are seeking lecturers who can teach large courses (200 or more students) and small classes (~150 students or fewer). Responsibilities entail the effective instruction of students, teaching classes in accordance with course objectives and published schedules, advising students on academic matters and maintaining an active interest in the advances/current thinking in their subject area. Additional duties include (but are not limited to) managing Teaching Assistants, holding office hours, assigning grades, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and maintaining a course website. Those teaching large courses are expected to work with, meet with, and mentor graduate student Teaching Assistants. The Psychology Department is committed to creating an inclusive environment, one that is supportive of all individuals, and to nurturing and developing that talent. We are committed to building an excellent and diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and we welcome applicants whose experiences have prepared them to contribute to this commitment. Department Department: Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Candidates must be ABD or have a Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree) in Psychology or a closely related field at the time of application submission. Candidates must have prior teaching, research or practice experience relevant to the particular course(s) to which they are applying to teach (teaching experience can be as a teaching assistant). Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Candidates must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree) in Psychology or a closely related field at the time of appointment. Preferred qualifications Candidates with prior college level teaching experience, experience managing large classrooms (50-400 students), and positive teaching evaluations are preferred. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Teaching Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. Misc / Additional (Optional) Teaching Evaluations - You may upload teaching evaluations from previous courses. Please include student comments, if available. (Optional) Authorization to Release Information Form - The University requires candidates to complete, sign, and upload the Misconduct Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit. If not included, the application will be incomplete and not considered further. Finalists may be subject to institutional reference checks. Reference requirements 1-4 letters of reference required Apply link: Help contact: djansante@ucsd.edu About UC San Diego The University of California is an Equal Opportunity 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 status under state or federal law. 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. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties. The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statements & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department for copies. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose any misconduct findings within the last seven years, ongoing investigations, or past investigations. More information on applicable state bills and policies is available on the page links provided. Job location: San Diego, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr UC San Diego

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