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Open Positions within Human Developmental Sciences

Academic and administrative profesionals interested in available positions within HDS should view our posted recruitment pages (linked below).


Temporary Lecturer -  Human Developmental Sciences

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $64,329 -$83,934. The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2022-23-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined
by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position
[https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2022-23/july-2022-salary-scales/t15.pdf]

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: March 3, 2023

Next review date: Sunday, Apr 2, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:  Thursday, Feb 29, 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 Human Developmental Sciences (HDS) program at the University of California, San Diego is committed to building an excellent and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We are currently accepting applications from candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to teach as temporary non-tenure track lecturers (Unit 18).

Responsibilities include effective instruction, teaching classes in accord with the course description and objectives, following the academic and administrative policies of the department and program, and advising students on academic matters.

HDS is an interdisciplinary program, examining growth and change from birth through adolescence and into older ages, and is designed to emphasize the idea of development as an essential perspective from which to understand human behavior. An important aspect of the program is the emphasis on the integration of information across different developmental perspectives, including coursework divided into three (3) areas of concentration:

Biological Development, which emphasizes the biological bases of lifespan development, including the sensory and perceptual processes that are basic to our cognitive and social functioning. Courses within this concentration include special topics courses, as well as the following titles:

  • HDS 110. Brain and Behavioral Development
  • HDS 111. Evolutionary Principles in Human Development

Cognitive & Linguistic Development, which focuses on intellectual and emotional development across the lifespan. It examines the development of both linguistic and cognitive processes, and the affective and temperamental factors that shape our interaction with others. Courses within this concentration include special topics courses, as well as the following titles:

  • HDS 120. Language Development
  • HDS 121. The Developing Mind
  • HDS 122. Development of Social Cognition

Socio-Cultural Development, which focuses on the influences of culture and context in the field of lifespan development. It examines topics such as family relations, peer interaction, the effects of schooling and literacy and the activities of play, theories of child development, differing cultural perspectives, and social and health policy issues. Courses within this concentration include special topics courses, as well as the following titles:

  • HDS 133: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Developmental Science
  • HDS 171. Diversity in Human Development
  • HDS 175. Power, Wealth, and Inequality in Human Development

The HDS program also has a full research methodology curriculum that provides advanced-level study on subfields of human development. Courses within this concentration include the following titles:

  • HDS 60. Intro to Statistical Analysis
  • HDS 181. Experimental Projects in Human Development Research
  • HDS 191. Field Research in Human Development

Full Course descriptions for all courses in the HDS curriculum can be found at the following link: https://ucsd.edu/catalog/courses/HDS.html

The posting will remain open to accommodate upcoming course needs or until the positions are filled.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (Required at Time of Application)

Candidates must have at minimum a Master’s degree in a related field (e.g . human development, psychology, sociology, linguistics , biology, communication, anthropology, cognitive science, education studies , ethnic studies , history, literature, urban studies )

Preferred qualifications

PhD in a related field (e.g . human development, psychology, sociology, linguistics , biology, communication, anthropology, cognitive science, education studies , ethnic studies , history, literature, urban studies )

Minimum 1 year of teaching experience. May include experience as teaching assistant and associate in.

Demonstrated commitment to diversity

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter (Optional)

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

  • Statement of Teaching

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

  • Teaching Evaluations

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

Help contact: jlau@ucsd.edu

CAMPUS INFORMATION

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.

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JOB LOCATION

San Diego, CA


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