What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Lecturer in Bioengineering position at University of California - Riverside?
Open date: June 18, 2024
Most recent review date: Monday, Jul 22, 2024 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: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 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.
The Department of Bioengineering at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) invites applications for a part-time or full-time lecturer position beginning in the 2024/2025 academic year. The successful candidate is expected to be able to teach at all levels of the bioengineering undergraduate curriculum. This includes an introductory seminar series and design courses at both the sophomore- and senior levels.
The department offers BS, BS/MS, MS, and PhD degrees, with a current enrollment of 75 graduate and 350 undergraduate students. The BS degree program in Bioengineering was fully accredited by ABET in 2011. Students in the BS program have among the highest entrance scores for the university and receive highest honors and distinction at national-level design competitions such as the NIH Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge. Further, eight BS graduates have received the prestigious NSF Graduate Fellowship in the last few years. The faculty includes Fellows of BMES, AIMBE, and AAAS. Thus, the successful lecturer will be expected to help maintain our trajectory of excellence.
Outstanding candidates should have either a Master's or PhD degree in bioengineering or a related field, or an equivalent B.S. degree with bioengineering industrial experience and one year of substantial teaching experience.
Salary for the Fall quarter begins October 1, 2024 and ends December 31, 2024; the Winter quarter begins January 1, 2025 and ends March 31, 2025; the Spring quarter begins April 1, 2025 and ends June 30, 2025; the academic service period for Fall quarter begins September 23, 2024 through December 13, 2024; Winter quarter begins January 2, 2025 through March 21, 2025; Spring begins March 26, 2024 and ends June 13, 2025. The starting salary will be $81,492 based on a full-time appointment. Lecturer appointments are eligible for renewal depending on need, funding, and performance.
Interested individuals should apply online at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01941. The application package shall consist of the following materials: a Cover Letter, full Curriculum Vitae (CV), most recent Teaching Evaluations (1-2 years), A Teaching Statement, a Contribution to Diversity Statement, and at least three Letters of Reference. Review of applications will begin July 22, 2024; however, the position is open until filled. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.
For advancement information for Lecturers, please refer to the (IX) system-wide bargaining unit contract for the Non-Senate Academic Instructional Lecturer, Unit 18 Faculty between the University of California and the American Federation of Teachers: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/non-senate-instructional/contract/.
For more information about the Department of Bioengineering, please visit
http://www.bioeng.ucr.edu/. For more information about the Bourns College of Engineering, please visit www.engr.ucr.edu.
Department: http://www.bioeng.ucr.edu
Outstanding candidates should have either a Master's or PhD degree in bioengineering or a related field, or an equivalent B.S. degree with bioengineering industrial experience and one year of substantial teaching experience.
The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Teaching
Teaching Evaluations (most recent evaluations within the last 1-2 years)
Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a "Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence", we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
- 3-5 letters of reference required
Submit 3 Letters of Recommendation
Help contact: trudi@engr.ucr.edu
The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.
For the University of California policies on Affirmative Action, Anti-Discrimination, and Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, see below.
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.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $81,492
