Lecturer in Education (University of California Los Angeles)

Lecturer in Education Job #JPF08759 EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES / L&S Undergraduate Education / UCLA Position overview Position title:Lecturer Salary range: determined by rank and step at appointment. Application Window Open date: August 16, 2023 Next review date: Friday, Sep 15, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Sep 15, 2023 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 LECTURER, FOOD STUDIES The UCLA Food Studies minor unit is seeking a lecturer for Fall 2023 (Academic Year 2023-24) to teach an upper division undergraduate course in the Food Studies program. Given the interdisciplinary and evolving nature of the field, Food Studies at UCLA is looking for our instructors to represent multiple perspectives, and we encourage applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds to apply. The Food Studies 187 course will introduce students to permaculture, an evidence-based approach to sustainable living and food production that has spread throughout the world. Students will examine what permaculture is and explore examples of how it can be applied in a variety of environments, both urban and rural. The course will explore the ethical framework of permaculture and the key principles that form its foundation. UCLA has a diverse student population in one of the more diverse cities in the nation; we particularly seek candidates who have taught similarly diverse students in a major research university. Required Qualifications: • An earned PhD degree from an accredited university • College-level teaching experience • Knowledge and training in the field of food studies, sustainability, food science, food justice, or related fields Preferred Qualifications: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Capable of delivering high-quality, innovative instruction to a diverse student body • Evidence of creating safe, collaborative and inclusive learning spaces Requirements: • Cover letter • Curriculum vitae • Proposed Syllabus • Statement of teaching • Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion • Names and contact information of two references 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy. Contact: Brooke Wilkinson, Director of Academic Initiatives Bwilkinson@college.ucla.edu Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) An earned PhD degree from an accredited university • College-level teaching experience • Knowledge and training in the field of food studies, sustainability, food science, food justice, or related fields Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter • Proposed Syllabus for either Fall or Winter course offering Statement of Teaching Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document. Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form Reference requirements 2 required (contact information only) Contact information only Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08759 Help contact: bwilkinson@college.ucla.edu Campus Information 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 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. 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Lecturer in Education

EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES / L&S Undergraduate Education / UCLA

Position overview

Position title:Lecturer

Salary range: determined by rank and step at
appointment.

Application Window

Open date: August 16, 2023

Next review date: Friday, Sep 15, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Sep 15, 2023 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

LECTURER, FOOD STUDIES

The UCLA Food Studies minor unit is seeking a lecturer for Fall 2023 (Academic Year 2023-24) to teach an upper division undergraduate course in the Food Studies program. Given the interdisciplinary and evolving nature of the field, Food Studies at UCLA is looking for our instructors to represent multiple perspectives, and we encourage applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds to apply.

The Food Studies 187 course will introduce students to permaculture, an evidence-based approach to sustainable living and food production that has spread throughout the world. Students will examine what permaculture is and explore examples of how it can be applied in a variety of environments, both urban and rural. The course will explore the ethical framework of permaculture and the key principles that form its foundation.

UCLA has a diverse student population in one of the more diverse cities in the nation; we particularly seek candidates who have taught similarly diverse students in a major research university.

Required Qualifications:
• An earned PhD degree from an accredited university
• College-level teaching experience
• Knowledge and training in the field of food studies, sustainability, food science, food justice, or related fields

Preferred Qualifications:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of delivering high-quality, innovative instruction to a diverse student body
• Evidence of creating safe, collaborative and inclusive learning spaces

Requirements:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Proposed Syllabus
• Statement of teaching
• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Names and contact information of two references

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy.

Contact:
Brooke Wilkinson, Director of Academic Initiatives
Bwilkinson@college.ucla.edu

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

An earned PhD degree from an accredited university
• College-level teaching experience
• Knowledge and training in the field of food studies, sustainability, food science, food justice, or related fields

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
• Proposed Syllabus for either Fall or Winter course offering
Statement of Teaching
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

Reference requirements

2 required (contact information only)

Contact information only

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08759

Help contact: bwilkinson@college.ucla.edu

Campus Information

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 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.