Career Center
La Jolla, California
Orange, California
Posted: 08-Mar-22
Location: Merced, California
Employment Type:
Organization Type:
Internal Number: JPF01291
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title: Lecturer
Part time varies based on need and availability.
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: March 8th, 2022
Next review date: Tuesday, Mar 22, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023 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
Candidates internal to the UCM Department of Bioengineering who had an appointment in 2021-2022 and submit materials by the “Initial Review Date” of March 22, 2022 will be considered prior to all external applicants.
The School of Engineering anticipates hiring full and part-time and lecturers positions to teach the following courses in Bioengineering for AY
2022-2023:
Cell Biology for Engineers (Fall 2022): Introduction to cell biology from bioengineering perspective. Focuses on the fundamental concepts of modern cell biology and their biomedical and bioengineering applications. Introduces fundamental principles of molecular cell biology and provides related biotechnology concepts.
Biomolecular Engineering (Fall 2022): Focuses on the analysis and design of custom biomolecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, and macromolecular complexes. Students will learn the fundamentals of biomolecular structure and function, the experimental and computational tools/approaches for engineering biomolecules and their application to solving pressing problems in biotechnology, medicine and bioengineering.
Biochemistry for Engineers (Spring 2023): Characterization of the macromolecules of life from structural and functional standpoints. Explores fundamental concepts of biomolecular structure and function, the properties of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates, the mechanisms for their assembly and function, and the tools/approaches used in their isolation and characterization.
Other courses as needed
In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor is responsible for creating/updating a syllabus, holding weekly office hours (minimum 2 hours/week), and grading examinations and/or papers. The instructor may also be required to hold discussion sections or supervise a graduate student teaching assistant or reader.
This is a limited-term appointment which falls under the purview of the agreement for the Lecturers Unit between University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and appropriate collective bargaining agreement. See the following url for additional information:
[http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/index.html]
Academic Year: 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2023
Fall Semester: 8/1/2022 – 12/31/2022
Spring Semester: 1/1/2023 – 5/31/2023
For more information, please contact Prof. Eva de Alba at email address edealbabastarrechea@ucmerced.edu and Prof. Wei-Chun Chin at email address wchin2@ucmerced.edu.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy:
[https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19]. 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 14 days after their first date of employment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree in Bioengineering or related field (Biotechnology, Biology and Biochemistry).
Help contact: soe-deptspecialist@ucmerced.edu
CAMPUS INFORMATION
The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from all qualified applicants, including women, minorities, veterans, and individual with disabilities, who will enrich the teaching, research and public service missions of the university. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction).
The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system’s 10 campuses. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://www.ucmerced.edu/fast-facts), UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the physical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/).
UC Merced is a smoke & tobacco free campus (https://smokefree.ucmerced.edu/).
JOB LOCATION
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Cover Letter
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Statement of Teaching - A teaching statement of no more than 500 words explaining how you have approached or would approach teaching the courses that you wish to teach. Please also indicate subject area of interest regarding teaching.
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Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion. Please review the UC Merced Diversity Statement Guidelines and UC’s Commitment to Diversity
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Teaching Evaluation - Most recent
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Sample Syllabus (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
