Lecturer In Philosophy: Summer 2024

The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts seeks a lecturer(s) to teach courses in Philosophy for Summer 2024 Sessions. Courses being offered may include but not limited to:

Introduction to Logic

In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor is responsible for creating a syllabus, holding weekly office hours (2 hours/week), and grading examinations and/or papers.

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.

For more information, please contact Carolyn Jennings at cjennings3@ucmerced.edu

Review of applications will begin 3/1/2024 and will remain open until the conclusion of the Summer Session.

Summer Session A Dates: 5/27/2024 - 7/3/2024
Summer Session B Dates: 6/23/2024 - 8/15/2024
Summer Session C Dates: 7/7/2024 - 8/15/2024
Summer Session D Dates: 5/27/2024 - 8/15/2024

Advanced degree and experience teaching at the college or university level are required. Must be able to provide a record of excellence in teaching.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• 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.

• Sample Syllabus

• A recent teaching evaluation

• 3 required (contact information only)

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