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University of California Santa Cruz
  • Position Number: 3409216
  • Location: Santa Cruz, CA
  • Position Type: Science - Biology


Ecology and Evolutionary Biology: Assistant Teaching Professor for Field Biology (Initial Review 10/17/22)


Position overview
Position title: Assistant Teaching Professor The Assistant Teaching Professor title confers the rights and responsibilities of membership in the Academic Senate, and it has the payroll title Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment (LPSOE). An LPSOE is eligible for promotion to "Security of Employment," which is analogous to tenure.
Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; academic year (nine-month basis)

Anticipated start: July 1, 2023, with the academic year beginning in September 2023.

Application Window

Open date: August 17, 2022

Most recent review date: Monday, Oct 17, 2022 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, Jun 30, 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


The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) at the University of California (UC), Santa Cruz invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor for Field Biology. The primary focus of this position is the teaching of introductory field courses within the undergraduate curriculum in EEB, including student-centered, inquiry-based courses with overnight field trips. A key aspect of the position is guiding student-led research projects on a wide range of organisms and habitats. The successful candidate should be a skilled instructor with experience in immersive field-based teaching, who is familiar with evidence-based pedagogy and learning assessment methodologies and is innovative and entrepreneurial with respect to developing instructional initiatives. As a member of the Academic Senate, the successful candidate will be an important resource for undergraduate curriculum development and will participate in departmental and university committees as needed to enhance teaching and learning. The successful candidate will share evidence-based teaching methods and be a resource for innovative teaching practices, particularly in field-based learning. The successful candidate must demonstrate professional achievement and intellectual leadership through publication, creative accomplishments, or other professional/scholarly activity. Such activity may include mentoring undergraduate field research projects that lead to publications and/or conducting STEM education research.

UC Santa Cruz values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to hiring faculty who support these values. UC Santa Cruz is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) with a high proportion of first-generation students. The successful candidate will clearly articulate an understanding of the barriers facing individuals from groups underrepresented in STEM and in higher education and will leverage innovative teaching practices to reduce gaps among students from different educational backgrounds. We particularly seek candidates who have experience in equity and diversity with respect to teaching, mentoring, research, life experiences, or service towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment. Activities promoting equity and inclusion at UC Santa Cruz will be recognized as important university service during the faculty promotion process. More information can be found at https://apo.ucsc.edu/diversity.html.

The chosen candidate will be expected to sign a statement representing that they are not the subject of any ongoing investigation or disciplinary proceeding at their current academic institution or place of employment, nor have they in the past ten years been formally disciplined at any academic institution/place of employment. In the event the candidate cannot make this representation, they will be expected to disclose in writing to the hiring Dean the circumstances surrounding any formal discipline that they have received, as well as any current or ongoing investigation or disciplinary process of which they are the subject. (Note that discipline includes a negotiated settlement agreement to resolve a matter related to substantiated misconduct.)



Department: https://www.eeb.ucsc.edu/


Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology or a related field; record of field-based teaching; record of professional achievement and activity; record of contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.


Application Requirements


Document requirements
  • Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position
  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and/or future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and professional or public service. Candidates are urged to review guidelines on statements (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/diversity.html) before preparing their application.
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Statement of Teaching - Statement describing teaching philosophy, experience in field courses, examples of the use of evidence-based teaching practices, teaching interests especially as they would be envisioned at UC Santa Cruz, and professional achievement and activities related to teaching and mentoring
  • Sample course materials - Sample may include sample syllabus, example activities, or other course materials .

    If submitting multiple samples, please combine into one PDF.

    (Optional)
  • Evidence of teaching - At least one set of student evaluations of teaching (if available); teaching evaluations will be considered holistically, with an equity lens, and only during the final round of candidate selection. Other evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., reports from peer observations) may be included if available.

    If submitting multiple samples, please combine into one PDF.

    (Optional)


Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required

Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation.* A minimum of 3 are required. Two additional letters may be included; these may be letters from teaching assistants or students. Please note that your references will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.

*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSCs confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm.
Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01354

Help contact: eebrecruitment@ucsc.edu

Campus Information


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. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the Universitys equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify). The university sponsors employment-based visas for nonresidents who are offered academic appointments at UC Santa Cruz (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/102.530.html).

UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at roberts@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4602.

UCSC is committed to addressing the spousal and partner employment needs of our candidates and employees. As part of this commitment, our institution is a member of the Northern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NorCal HERC). Visit the NorCal HERC website at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-northern-california/ to search for open positions within a commutable distance of our institution.

The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for applicable deadlines. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Additional information and resources for compliance are located on the campus COVID-19 Vaccines webpage.

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Job location

Santa Cruz, California


To apply, visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01354







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