2024-25 Sociology Lecturer Search

The Department of Sociology at the University of California, Davis, offers temporary Lecturer positions to teach (in person) undergraduate courses during the winter and spring quarters of the 2024-2025 academic year. This is not a remote teaching opportunity, and these positions are dependent upon the instructional needs of the department and may be full- or part-time. Currently we are seeking candidates with teaching expertise in the Sociology of Adolescence. This broad subfield focuses on the historic emergence of adolescence as a distinct life phase, processes of socialization, forces of social control and/or medicalization, intergenerational transmission and change, the influence of peer cultures, the emergence of youth cultures, and cultural representations of adolescence.

APPOINTMENT DATES: Assignments vary according to type of course and percentage of appointment. Service periods are:

Winter Quarter 2025 January 35 - March 21

Spring Quarter 2025 March 27 - June 12

QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated experience in teaching at the college level, and advanced degree in Sociology or related discipline is required.

SALARY: This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (Unit 18). The annual salary rate for this position is $68,247.00, and is commensurate with percentage of appointment.

COURSE AVAILABILITY: The detailed course descriptions of all Sociology courses is available at: https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/departments-programs-degrees/sociology/#coursestext

APPLICATION: Applicants should submit a cover letter (indicate positions for which you would like to be considered ranked by preference), CV, Statement of Contributions to Diversity, and the contact information for two (2) references. Teaching statement, course syllabus, and prior evaluations are optional. Applicants can apply and submit their materials through the online application form, which can be found at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06835

Initial review of applications is December 9, 2024 and this recruitment will remain open until all positions are filled, and closes 3/01/25.

CAMPUS INFORMATION: UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).

Demonstrated experience in teaching at the college level, and advanced degree in Sociology or related discipline is required.

Must have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching Sociology courses

• 2 required (contact information only)

Include with your letter of application the name of your dissertation advisor.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).

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.

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