UCLA Division of Life Sciences– Assistant Teaching Professor for the Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics Curriculum

As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, and building on a decade of hiring faculty who are committed to supporting the success of the diverse undergraduate student population at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the Division of Life Sciences and the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics (MIMG) invites applicants for an Assistant Teaching Professor. An Assistant Teaching Professor is a full-time faculty position with potential for promotion to Associate Teaching Professor, which is akin to tenure, and is a full member of the Academic Senate. The Division of Life Sciences is deeply committed to building a community of scholars in education; in pursuit of this goal, we are currently conducting three separate searches for Assistant Teaching Professors as part of a cluster hire.

Teaching Professors’ expertise and responsibilities center on undergraduate education and scholarly analysis and improvement of teaching pedagogy. The successful candidate will conduct research on inclusive, evidence-based, innovative teaching practices, and will effectively educate and support diverse student populations. The candidate should have discipline expertise in a topic related to Microbioloy, Immunology or Molecular Genetics. Their primary teaching responsibility could include instruction in Introductory Microbiology courses and a laboratory course engaging students in authentic reseach. They will also collaborate with graduate students and faculty in MIMG to consult on and promote pedagogical innovation.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the mission of excellence in the Life Science Division at UCLA, and we are committed to creating and fostering an environment in which all of our researchers, students, staff, and faculty experience a sense of belonging and thrive. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, and other individuals who are underrepresented in the field, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, gender and sexual identity, or any other legally protected basis. UCLA offers a diverse campus community and is a leader in advancing strategies to diversify its faculty. This includes recent initiatives such as the Mentor Professor Initiative, Rising to the Challenge, Hispanic-Serving Institution initiative, and Native American/Pacific Islander Bruins Rising. UCLA has programs to assist in partner employment, childcare, schooling, and other family concerns. For additional information, visit the UCLA Academic Personnel Office website:

https://apo.ucla.edu/faculty-career-development/work-life-balance

MIMG is committed to addressing the family needs of employees, including dual career couples and single parents. We also welcome applications from candidates who have followed non-traditional career paths.

Qualified applicants must have the following to be considered for the position; a Ph.D. in Microbiology or Immunology or a related field of biology, experience in teaching undergraduates, foundational knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices and pedagogical innovation, and the ability to teach MIMG courses. The candidate depending on expertise could be involved in teaching lab based curriculum, upper or introductory classes in the MIMG curriculum. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales. The https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t1-l.pdf set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. The salary range for this position is $74,600-$97,200. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. See campus compensation page for additional information.

Review of applications will begin November 18, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by December 9, 2024.

To Apply: Candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications), and statements focused on each of the following three topics: teaching, research, and contributions to diversity. The research statement should focus on their vision for scholarly activity in education and how they can leverage their previous experience to advance discipline-based educational research. Each of the three statements can be up to two pages in length and should summarize the candidate's prior accomplishments and future plans. In addition, candidates may submit up to three unpublished items documenting their accomplishments in inclusive teaching (e.g.,instructional materials developed by the candidate, summaries of student evaluations, links to on-line instructional videos, etc.). Candidates should also provide contact information for three referees who can speak to the candidate's qualifications for the position. All materials should be submitted through https://apptrkr.com/5730447. Any inquiries about the position and nominations of potential candidates should be sent to the search committee chair: Professor April Pyle at mimgchairsoffice@mednet.ucla.edu.

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