Instructional Openings

Job Description

The School of Biological Sciences at UC San Diego has occasional openings for temporary non-tenure track lecturers (Unit 18) throughout the academic year. Courses in which lecturers are typically needed include undergraduate lower and upper division lecture courses in the areas of Physiology (BILD 2, BIPN 100 and BIPN 102), Metabolic (BIBC 102) and Structural Biochemistry (BIBC 100), Cellular and Molecular Biology (BILD 1, BIMM 100 and BICD 110), Genetics (BICD 100), Microbiology (BIMM 120), Python for biology (BILD 62), and Ecology/Evolution (BILD 3). Lab courses include Introductory Biology Lab (BILD 4), Recombinant DNA Techniques (BIMM 101), Biochemical Techniques (BIBC 103), Animal Physiology Lab (BIPN 105), Microbiology Lab (BIMM 121), Anatomy Lab (BIPN 103) and Bioinformatics Lab (BIMM 143). The full list of courses offered by the School of Biological Sciences can be found in the online course catalog.

We are especially interested in recruiting candidates committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education, and who will make a strong and meaningful contribution to the development of a campus climate that supports that commitment. Knowledge and/or demonstrated ability to address the educational and academic needs of a diverse student population, including effective teaching strategies for the advancement of students from groups who are underrepresented in higher education is an asset. Instructors for the School are encouraged to use instructional strategies tied to contemporary research on the science of teaching and learning (i.e. evidence-based teaching).

Appointees must comply with School instructions, deadlines and policies regarding course scheduling, and may need to be flexible with regards to the scheduling of their classes to accommodate the limited space availability for classrooms during standard business hours. Appointments may be full or part time, for 1, 2, or 3 quarters in duration. In the application, specify the courses or academic area(s) in which you are qualified to teach.

The School of Biological Sciences at UC San Diego is a vibrant center of scientific discovery, innovation, and collaboration. Our large research base spans many areas of biology and has one of the most celebrated graduate programs in the country. We are committed to academic excellence and diversity within faculty, staff, and student body.

Qualifications

All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Biology or related field (ABDs will be considered), or equivalent combination of education and 0.5 years of TA teaching experience, guest lecturing, teacher training or field work, or expertise in a related area of research, including graduate and postdoctoral training.

Salary

A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $68,247-$89,047.

The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the UC salary scale table for the salary scale for this position.

Review Date

Review of applications will commence February 14, 2025 and will continue until position is filled.

Requirements

Interested applicants must submit:

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of research
• statement of teaching
• statement describing their past experience and leadership in fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion and their potential to make future contributions, and their most recent teaching evaluations (including student comments) if they have teaching experience

For information on preparing diversity statements and School-wide initiatives to promote diversity, see contributions to diversity and faculty expectations.

We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and, where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light.

To Apply

Applicants need to submit the contact information for 1 reference.

Applications must be submitted through the University of California San Diego’s Academic Personnel RECRUIT System:

Required Disclosure

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment