Department assistant Jobs in Oceanside, CA

Position overview

Salary range :

Off-scale salaries and other components of pay ( i.e., a salary that is higher than the published systemwide salary at the designated rank and step), are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. A reasonable estimated salary range for this position is $107,000 - $132,000, inclusive of the salary scale and off-scale salary components.

Application Window

Open date : August 26, 2024

Most recent review date : Tuesday, Oct 1, 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.

Position description

The Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position that will begin July 1, 2025. The Assistant Teaching Professor position is a full-time Academic Senate faculty position with potential for security of employment akin to tenure. Applicants should demonstrate a record of teaching excellence in Psychology, a record of scholarship in teaching and learning (SoTL), and the potential to contribute to the scholarly, mentoring, and service missions of our Department and University. We seek applications from individuals with expertise in research-informed pedagogy to improve the inclusivity and effectiveness of instruction for all students, including those from underserved populations. Applicants from all fields of Psychology are encouraged to apply; priority will be given to those who are excited by the challenges and rewards of teaching large introductory courses.

Assistant Teaching Professors are evaluated for promotion to Associate Teaching Professor (a title with security of employment similar to tenure) no later than 8 years from the initial hire. Teaching Professors are Academic Senate faculty members whose primary responsibility is teaching and teaching-related tasks but who are also expected to engage in significant teaching-related scholarship (e.g., research on pedagogical methods) and professional activity (e.g., giving workshops). The faculty in this series also have responsibility for University and public service. Teaching Professors are expected to collaborate broadly with other faculty and engage in a spectrum of teaching-related activities that will positively impact instructional effectiveness across the entire department. This involves playing a leadership role as facilitators and initiators of instructional development, curriculum design, innovative course structure, effective teaching methods, and new educational technologies. Teaching Professors are evaluated on their (1) teaching excellence, (2) professional and / or scholarly achievement and activity in the field of pedagogy or a closely related subfield of psychology, (3) service, and (4) contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

UC Davis is one of the country's leading research universities and also has a diverse student population; it is an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution, with a majority of students identifying as members of historically marginalized groups, and over 40% of the students being first-generation college students. We seek candidates with exceptional potential for teaching and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

In addition to being exceptional teachers and scholars, successful candidates will help advance UC Davis's goal of improving access and building an inclusive community for all marginalized communities. The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the barriers preventing full participation of members from student communities historically excluded from higher education, including (but not limited to) individuals marginalized due to their race or ethnicity, LGBTQIA+ status, neurodiversity, veteran status, disability, economic disadvantage, first-generation scholars, and undocumented status. The successful candidate will also have a track record (calibrated to career stage) of teaching or service activities addressing the needs of individuals historically excluded from higher education, and a clear vision of how their work at UC Davis will contribute to the University's mission of serving the needs of our diverse state and student population.

Applicants are required to submit evidence of teaching excellence (i.e., a teaching statement describing their experience as well as perspectives and practices related to effective teaching, a chronological list of all teaching experience, a teaching portfolio with three examples of instructional materials, and recent peer or student evaluations); evidence of scholarly contributions (i.e., a statement describing their current and planned scholarship and a scholarship portfolio with three examples of publications, workshops, or posters); and evidence of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (i.e., a DEI statement describing their track record of engagement and activity related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and their plans for future engagement; see guidelines-writing-diversity-statement for guidance and information about the university's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

All application materials for the Assistant Teaching Professor position should be submitted electronically at : 06659 by October 1, 2024.

The start date for this position is July 1, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Applications must be submitted by October 1, 2024 for full consideration. Applications submitted after this date may not be considered. If you have any questions about the search or position, feel free to contact the Search Committee Chairs, Dr. Victoria Cross () and Dr. Steve Luck ().

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

required at time of application)

Ph.D. or equivalent in psychology (or related field) or anticipated to be completed by July 1, 2025.

Additional qualifications

required at time of start)

• Evidence of teaching, scholarship, and leadership relevant to successful teaching in the discipline of psychology
• Track record of and plans for future contributions to activities addressing the needs of individuals historically excluded from higher education
• Demonstrated ability or potential to develop curriculum and instruct undergraduate and graduate students
• Demonstrated ability or potential to develop a successful program of scholarship in teaching and learning in higher education that must include publishing peer-reviewed empirical articles; external funding and supporting graduate students are not required

Preferred qualifications

other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated CV

Statement of Teaching - Describe your teaching philosophy, perspective, and practice related to effective teaching. Include a table with a chronological list of all courses taught, a brief description of the learning objectives of each course, your role in the course (e.g., instructor of record, co-instructor, teaching assistant, etc.), and the number of students enrolled in each class.

Teaching Portfolio (upload as one pdf) - Include three examples of instructional materials you have developed (e.g., assignments and rubrics, exams, lecture materials, syllabi). Please also include a recent set of teaching evaluations from students or peers that include written comments.

Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Describe engagement and activity related to diversity equity, and inclusion, as well as plans for future engagement. Visit faculty-equityand-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.

Statement of Scholarly Contributions - Description of a current or planned scholarly contribution program. Can include up to three scholarly contribution documents attached below.

Scholarly Contribution 1 - Publications or preprints; conference posters or presentations; authored pedagogy websites, workshops, blogs, or other documentation; contributions to published textbooks or instructional materials.

Scholarly Contribution 2 - Publications or preprints; conference posters or presentations; authored pedagogy websites, workshops, blogs, or other documentation; contributions to published textbooks or instructional materials.

Scholarly Contribution 3 - Publications or preprints; conference posters or presentations; authored pedagogy websites, workshops, blogs, or other documentation; contributions to published textbooks or instructional materials.

Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the first choice candidate. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form :

Cover Letter - Can describe how you believe your research area complements the department, why you are interested in UC Davis, and / or any extenuating circumstances you would like the committee to consider when evaluating your application.

Optional)

Reference requirements

Apply link : JPF06659

Help contact : About UC Davis

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.

To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled, Authorization to Release Information into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus ().

We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit : doc / 4010393 / PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit : doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination

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 UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at : e-verify

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our strategic plan : To Boldly Go, our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400 : Policy on University of California Diversity Statement. UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan. There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety.

The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.

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.

Job location

Davis, CA