Writing Programs Lecturer

UCLA Writing Programs seeks lecturer to teach a range of writing and/or multilingual writing courses that serve a diverse student body. Appointments may be full-time, part-time, quarterly, or annually with the possibility of renewal contingent upon review, and need. We welcome candidates who possess a record of teaching excellence, professional engagement in the field of composition, and evidence of a strong commitment to diversity, inclusive pedagogy, student success, and higher education access.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Experience teaching first-year composition at a major research university and/or
• Experience teaching writing courses that investigate issues of equity, diversity and inclusion
• Experience working with courses that enroll students with a variety of writing preparation and linguistic backgrounds
  
  
• Experience with the design, research and administration of writing assessments suitable for students at a large research university

We also welcome candidates with professional writing expertise in areas that include, but are not limited to, business, science, technology, digital writing and multimedia, editing, and grant and proposal writing. We also welcome candidates with experience teaching writing pedagogy and writing studies courses.

Please submit the following:

1) 1-2 page Cover Letter/Personal Statement -- Please address one or more of the following questions:

• In your midterm or final course evaluations, what do students describe as the strengths of your teaching? What suggestions for improvement have they mentioned and how have you responded to their feedback?
• In what ways have communication and collaboration with colleagues contributed to your growth as a teacher of writing?
• What have you learned from classroom observations of your teaching or your observations of other writing teachers?
• What professional development workshops or presentations have you participated in or led this past year related to composition pedagogy or the teaching of multilingual students? (This might be within your program, on your campus, or at a conference). What is your biggest take-away from these experiences?
• What kinds of service have you provided to the program you are currently teaching in?

2) Curriculum Vitae -- Please note that we are most interested in your experiences related to composition pedagogy or the teaching of multilingual students. You may include presentations/publications related to other fields but while these achievements speak to your success as an academic, we are focused on your qualities as a teacher of writing and communication.

3) Syllabus -- The syllabus you submit should clearly reflect your teaching practice, be a roadmap for students taking the course, clearly lay out what students can expect to learn, and contain a course calendar that shows the content and organization of the course, as well as a clear description of the major assignments you ask students to complete.

4) 1-2 page Description of Pedagogical Training and Experience -- Briefly describe any significant pedagogical training and/or experience you have had with the following types of courses or projects (focusing primarily on the first two types).

• First year composition for monolingual English-speaking or multilingual writers
• Professional writing
• Composition pedagogy
• Writing assessment
• Writing in the disciplines

5) 1-2 page Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion -- This statement will discuss how you have addressed issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in your teaching-in terms of both content and practice. What do you see as the most compelling issues needing to be addressed in your program or on your campus? In what ways do you see yourself contributing to these efforts?

6) List of 3 references with contact information

7) Classroom observations (optional) -- If you would like to include a recent observation of your classroom teaching, we will accept a maximum of two

This position is represented by the University Council-American Federation of Teachers: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/contract.html. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.

Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and any appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

At least an MA or MS in composition studies or closely related field.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

References may be contacted

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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