Unit 18 Lecturer - Comparative Literature

The Department of Comparative Literature at the University of California, Davis invites applicants for a part-time Unit 18 Lecturer for the 2024-2025 academic year. Field of specialization is open, although demonstrated ability to teach global literature in the ancient period, along with significant expertise in teaching college composition, are ideal. Successful candidates will demonstrate competence teaching introductory courses at the college level. Primary duties are to teach COM 1 - Major Works of the Ancient World in winter 2025 and to hold office hours each week.

Assignment of classes, hours of instruction, and office hours are at the discretion of the department. Classes are held Monday-Friday, normally between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Salary is commensurate with education, qualifications, and experience and a reasonable estimate for this position is $68,247 - $74,577 based on a full-time 100% appointment. This appointment is renewable contingent on department teaching needs and demonstration of excellence in teaching.

Shared office space, access to the campus library, copier, and computer facilities will be provided. This appointment is renewable contingent on program teaching needs and funding.

Requirements:

PhD in hand at the time of appointment; expertise in a relevant subfield of Comparative Literature; experience designing and delivering writing-intensive courses; and excellence in teaching.

Applications will be submitted online at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06818

Only complete applications will be considered. Complete applications include:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
   The position will remain open until filled.

PhD in hand at the time of appointment; expertise in a relevant subfield of Comparative Literature; experience designing and delivering writing-intensive courses; and excellence in teaching.

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