RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Open date: July 30th, 2018
Last review date: August 13th, 2018
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: January 31st, 2019
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.
DESCRIPTION
Biomedical Research Minor
LECTURER
DESCRIPTION: Full-time lecturer for the UCLA Minor in Biomedical Research, an interdisciplinary minor housed within the Division of Life Sciences. The Minor is designed to give motivated students the opportunity to incorporate life science research into their college education as early as possible, and to provide a comprehensive training environment for their scientific development. We seek an individual with a strong background in biomedical research and a passion for undergraduate education.
DUTIES: Provide instruction and participate in innovative course development for lower division courses and/or upper division seminar courses, and assist in direct mentorship of undergraduate researchers. For examples of our pedagogy, please see Clark et al. (2009) PLoS Biology 7(12), e1000264, and Call et al. (2007) Genetics 177: 689-697.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. degree in a molecular or cellular life science discipline; experience in undergraduate teaching at a university level; demonstrated skill in teaching undergraduate research-based laboratories at a university level or ability to conduct undergraduate seminars based on current biomedical research; experience mentoring undergraduate students in issues related to biomedical research. Experience with innovative teaching methodologies essential. Must be able to create classroom content using current research literature in lieu of a textbook.
TERM OF APPOINTMENT: Fall 2018, Winter 2019 and Spring 2019 quarters. Hiring is contingent upon approval of funding.
DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately. All applications will be considered until all positions are filled.
JOB LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
REQUIREMENTS
DOCUMENTS
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching Interests and Background
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references
Applicants should submit their materials on-line https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF03940.
As a campus with a continually growing diverse student body, we encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals with a commitment to mentoring under-represented demographics in the sciences. 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, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy (http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct)
JOB LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Cover Letter
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Statement of Research (Optional)
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Statement of Teaching
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Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
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Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
HOW TO APPLY
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- Provide required information and documents
- If any, provide required reference information
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