UC Davis Seeks Assistant Professor of Teaching

Posted on December 5, 2022
UC Davis Seeks Assistant Professor of Teaching
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Teaching (Lecturer with the Potential of Security of Employment)

 

Position Summary
The Department of Human Ecology in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Davis is recruiting for a full-time, tenure track, Assistant Professor of Teaching (Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment/LPSOE), with a preferred emphasis in Lifespan Development and Family Studies to teach classes for the Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) program. This is an academic year (9-month) position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2023. LPSOE faculty are Academic Senate faculty members whose expertise and responsibilities center on undergraduate education, and scholarly analysis/improvement of teaching methods.
 
The appointee is expected to carry out high-level and innovative teaching in the areas of Lifespan Development and Family Studies, fitting with the broad goals of the department. The appointee may be assigned not more than five courses per year in departmental undergraduate curricula as determined by the department chair. Example courses include but are not limited to HDE 100A Infancy and Early Childhood, HDE 100B Middle Childhood and Adolescence, HDE 100C Adulthood and Aging, HDE 104 Children in Families, Schools, Communities, and HDE 120 Research Methods in Human Development.
 
Full recruitment posting: https://apptrkr.com/3682928
 
Our Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
As one of the country’s leading R1 institutions, UC Davis seeks candidates with exceptional Soil Health research and/or teaching, and inclusive excellence. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the barriers preventing full participation of members from historically underrepresented and marginalized student communities in higher education, such as (but not limited to) women, underrepresented minorities, individuals self-identifying as LGBTQIA+, veterans, individuals with disabilities, economically disadvantaged groups, first-generation, undocumented students, or students with any intersections in between.
 
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of the University of California, Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population. Please review the full Job Posting to learn about the initiatives that keep UC Davis an inclusive and safe campus for our incredibly diverse students, staff, academic appointees, and faculty.
 
The University
UC Davis is a top-tier public university, ranked 5th nationally by the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, 9th in the QS USA University rankings, and 10th nationally by US News and World Report among U.S. public universities overall and for research funding. It is also ranked #1 in the diversity and internationalization category in the QS USA University rankings. The US News and World Report rankings also highlight UC Davis as 16th among “top performers on social mobility,” which is determined by the outcomes of Pell Grant recipients and other stats. Check out more ranking information on our “About Us” webpage. Please review the full position description to learn more about acclaimed university and the notable rankings we have received regarding diversity, environmental sustainability, work-life balance, and more.
 
Applications should be received by June 30, 2023.