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Early Modern British Literature Lecturer Apply now to Early Modern British Literature Lecturer

Job #JPF09908

• ENGLISH / L&S Humanities / UCLA

  Position overview

  Salary range: See Table 15 (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf) for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $68,247.

  Application Window

  Open date: October 4, 2024

  Most recent review date: Monday, Dec 2, 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: Tuesday, Dec 31, 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 English at UCLA invites applications for lecturers to teach early modern British literature. Candidate must have a PhD. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae and dossier including three letters of recommendation and a teaching statement. We welcome candidates who possess a record of teaching excellence, training and experience in teaching literature to a diverse student body, and evidence of a strong commitment to diversity, inclusive pedagogy, student success, and access to higher education.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in teaching poetry, prose and drama of the early modern period, including the works of Shakespeare and Milton. Experience in upper as well as lower division teaching at a major research university is preferred.

Qualifications and application requirements:

-- Basic qualification: must have a PhD.

-- Curriculum Vitae—your most recently updated C.V. Please note that we are most interested in your teaching experience.

-- Cover Letter, including a description of pedagogical training and teaching experience

-- Syllabus: the syllabus you submit should clearly reflect your teaching practice, be a roadmap for students taking the course, clearly lay out what students can expect to learn, and contain a course calendar (for the quarter system) that shows the content and organization of the course, as well as a clear description of the major assignments students complete in the course.

--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 Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.

-- References requirements: three letters of recommendation

-- Teaching practicum: candidates should be prepared to offer a sample class to an audience including the search committee.

This position is represented by the University Council-American Federation of Teachers: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/contract.html. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.

Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and any appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Candidate must have a PhD.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

• Cover Letter

• Syllabus

• 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, and Sample EDI Statements.

• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

References may be contacted

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09908

Help contact: alizarraga@humnet.ucla.edu

About UCLA

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 University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

Job location

Los Angeles, CA