Faculty Recruitment Information
Temporary Lecturer, 2012/2013 Academic Year
Description
The Economics Department at UC San Diego is committed to building an excellent and diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and invites applications from candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment. Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in economics, experience managing large classrooms (100-300 students), outstanding teaching qualifications, and demonstrated commitment to diversity. The Department is looking primarily for lecturers in macroeconomics, operations research, and econometrics, although applications in any area will be accepted. Appointments will likely be part-time, though possibly full time, from one quarter up to one year’s duration, with possibility of extension.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on the UC pay scales.
Deadline
The deadline March 15, 2012, or until the positions are filled.
How to Apply
Submit a vita, three original letters of reference (sent under separate cover by references or their proxies), a sample of the applicant’s work, and a personal statement summarizing past or potential contributions to diversity. (For additional information see, Faculty Candidate Information about Contributions to Diversity)
All materials should be submitted through EconJobMarket. The Department will begin accepting applications in January, 2012.
Note: e-mails requesting reference letters are automatically generated and sent to the addresses provided by the applicant. Instructions for submitting reference letters will be included. Do not email or "snail-mail" your reference letters to the Department.
Please e-mail erecruit@econ.ucsd.edu with any questions.
Guidelines for Writing a Brief Diversity Statement
Because UC San Diego is committed to building a more diverse faculty, staff, and student body, it requires applicants to write a short statement on past experience or potential future ways in which the applicant can contribute to diversity. The Department of Economics wants to make absolutely clear that it is seeking top scholars in any field of economics. Some fields of economics may produce research that directly addresses diversity and equity issues. If your dissertation fits this category, you should write about it in a short diversity statement.
But we understand that many fields of economics have no direct relevance for diversity issues. You are strongly encouraged to apply regardless. If your research does not address diversity, then your diversity statement could briefly discuss either past experience or future ways that you could promote diversity and equity. For instance, there are many activities at UC San Diego that would serve such a purpose, such as including topics related to diversity in some of your classes, or advising student organizations. A particularly attractive opportunity is to mentor undergraduate research through the McNair Program, which focuses on high-achieving undergraduate who are first-generation college attendees or who come from underrepresented groups. See more information on the McNair Program.