University of California - Davis, Human Rights Studies Program

UC Davis Human Rights Studies Program - Unit 18 Lecturer

The Human Rights Studies Program at the University of California, Davis plans to recruit for a Unit 18 Lecturer for the 2022-2023 academic year.  Primary duties will be to teach six courses in support of the undergraduate teaching program, including: HMR 132 “Human Rights and the Refugee;” HMR 134 “Human Rights;” HMR 130 “Human Rights Topics;” HMR 135 “Human Rights Tools;” HMR 138 “Human Rights, Gender and Sexuality;” HMR 190 “Seminar;” and other courses as assigned and depending on the successful candidate’s training and expertise. Assignment of classes, hours of instruction, and office hours are at the discretion of the program. Classes taught are between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Salary is commensurate with education, qualifications, and experience. This appointment is renewable contingent on program teaching needs and funding.  The successful candidate will join a growing interdisciplinary community of scholars committed to excellence in Human Rights Studies research, teaching and public engagement.  Support for research or conference travel may be available. For information about the program and courses of instruction, please visit https://human-rights.ucdavis.edu/

Requirements:

A PhD in a relevant Humanities or Social Sciences field is required. Experience teaching a course independently, evidence of teaching excellence and/or potential for excellence in Human Rights Studies, and a developing record of scholarly or professional achievement in an area of expertise related to Human Rights Studies is preferred. Expertise in Middle East, Africa or South/East Asian Human Rights Studies desirable.  Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Shared office space, access to the campus library, copier, and computer facilities will be provided.

Service and Payroll quarter dates:

Fall service dates:   9/19/2022 – 12/9/2022                           Fall payroll dates: 7/1/2022 – 10/31/2022

Winter service dates:   1/6/2023 – 3/24/2023                       Winter payroll dates: 11/1/2022 – 2/28/2023

Spring service dates:  3/30/2023 – 6/15/2023                       Spring payroll dates:  3/1/2023 – 6/30/2023

For full consideration, applications must be received by May 31, 2022.   Only complete applications will be considered. Complete applications include:

1. Cover Letter describing training, current research, and teaching experience
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Portfolio to include one syllabus & one complete set of student evaluations (if available)
4. Names and contact information ONLY for three academic references

Applications are to be submitted via Recruit at:  https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF04939

The position will remain open until filled.