Literature Lecturer - La Jolla, United States - UC San Diego

Description

Position overview

Application Window

Open date: October 12, 2023

Most recent review date: Friday, Oct 27, 2023 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: Friday, Oct 11, 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 Department of Literature within the School of Arts and Humanities at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. We invite applications for Temporary Lecturers in American literature. The successful applicant will have expertise in pre-1865 American literature and is expected to teach one pre-1865 American literature upper-division course for the Winter 2024 quarter. The UCSD Winter 2024 quarter begins January 3rd and ends March 23rd.

Appointment is part-time, with a start date of January 1, 2024. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Qualifications

ABD in English, Literature, or other related field at the time of application

Ph.D. in English, Literature, or other related field at the time of application

* Applicants must have at least one year of experience teaching literature, writing, or composition courses at the university level

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Application Requirements

• Cover Letter - Describe research, training, and teaching experience

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Statement of Teaching - Can scan teaching evaluations into one PDF document and upload here (strongly advised to include teaching evaluations if available)

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

• 1 letter of reference required

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