AY 25-26 Writing Programs Lecturers

UCLA Writing Programs seeks lecturers who have expertise in and are able to teach sections of: (1) required first-year writing courses for students who have not satisfied the University of California's Entry-Level Writing Requirement (ELWR) and/or (2) upper-division courses in science writing for Professional Writing minors and other undergraduates majoring in STEM fields. We welcome candidates who possess a record of teaching excellence, professional engagement in the field of composition, and commitment to diversity, inclusive pedagogy, student success, and higher education access.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

Experience teaching entry level composition at a major research university, especially courses for students who could benefit from a focus on foundational academic reading and writing strategies and/or

Experience teaching science writing or communication courses

Experience teaching writing courses that develop critical and reflective perspectives on difference within both domestic and global spheres

Experience working with courses that enroll students with a variety of writing preparation and linguistic backgrounds

Please submit the following:

1) 1-2 page Cover Letter/Personal Statement -- Please use the following questions as a guide, focusing on one or two that resonate with your teaching experience:

* What do your students identify as the strengths of your teaching? What suggestions for improvement have they mentioned and how have you responded to their feedback?

* In what ways have communication and collaboration with colleagues contributed to your growth as a teacher of writing?

* What have you learned from classroom observations of your teaching or your observations of other writing teachers?

* What professional development workshops or presentations have you participated in or led this past year related to composition pedagogy? (This might be within your program, on your campus, or at a conference). What is your biggest take-away from these experiences?

2) Curriculum Vitae -- Please note that we are most interested in your experiences related to composition pedagogy and the teaching of first-year writers or of science communication. You may include presentations/publications related to other fields but while these achievements speak to your success as an academic, we are focused on your qualities as a teacher of writing.

3) Syllabus for a Course Focusing on Building Foundational Academic Reading and Writing Skills or for a Science Writing course -- 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 that shows the content and organization of the course, as well as a clear description of the major assignments you ask students to complete.

4) 1-2 page Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion -- This statement will discuss how you have addressed issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in your teaching-in terms of both content and practice. What do you see as the most compelling issues needing to be addressed in your program or on your campus? In what ways do you see yourself contributing to these efforts?

5) List of 3 references with contact information - Please provide names and contact information for three references. We will contact them if you are a finalist for the position.

6) Classroom observations (optional) -- If you would like to include a recent observation of your classroom teaching, we will accept a maximum of two.

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.

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.

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

At least an MA or MS in composition studies or closely related field.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

References may be contacted

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.

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.
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