GSM - Lecturer in Communications 26-27 AY

The Graduate School of Management (GSM) at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is seeking a dynamic and passionate lecturer to teach courses in Composition/Writing Studies or closely related field. An MA, MS, or graduate specialization in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies or closely related field will also be considered. University-level experience in teaching developmental writing is desired. We are interested in candidates, as well, who have experience teaching hybrid courses and contributing to curriculum and faculty development projects. Ability to work successfully with a student population that is linguistically and culturally diverse is also very important.

Lecturers are selected to fill occasional specialized teaching needs that are part-time and temporary in nature. In any given year, open positions and requirements for individuals to fill them will vary. This appointment is renewable contingent on continuing department teaching needs and demonstration of excellence in teaching. Compensation and the duration of the appointment will depend on the number of courses assigned and the number of units per course. Successful candidates will be familiar with contemporary composition theory and practice.

Key responsibilities include:

* Course development: Develop and teach courses that focus on Composition/Writing Studies or a closely related field.

* Course delivery: Foster an inclusive, engaging, and dynamic learning environment with practical exercises, and hands-on projects. Responsibilities include presentation of course lectures, grading assignments, grading exams, and holding office hours outside of class.

Course Descriptions of some potential courses are as follows:

MGV 489V, English for International/ESL Graduate Students

Multi-skills ESL course designed to help international/ESL students improve their English language skills for successful academic study. Emphasis on writing, speaking, listening, reading, and academic culture.

MGT 242, Marketing Communications: Issues in designing a marketing communications strategy. Topics include mass and direct communications, institutional aspects of advertising, consumer behavior, evaluating ad effectiveness, determining ad budget, creative strategy, and use and abuse of promotions.

MGV 268V, Articulation and Critical Thinking: Develop competency in business writing and oral presentations. Build critical thinking skills. Topics include behavioral economics, false claims, deductive and inductive reasoning, correlation/causality, business ethics.

Application materials for this lecturer position should include a cover letter, vitae/resume, evidence of teaching ability, a Authorization to Release Information Form and contact information for two references. This recruitment will have an initial review date; however, the position will remain open until filled. Only completed applications will be reviewed. Applicants should submit their application and supporting materials via our online recruitment system (Welcome - AP Recruit.

Unit 18 Lecturers are governed under a collective bargaining agreement (American Federation of Teachers (AFT) - Non-Senate Instructional Unit). Under this contract, once a lecturer accumulates enough quarters of service, the lecturer can be reviewed for a Continuing Lecturer position. For more information about this contract, visit ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor-news/

Applicants must have a PhD (completed or near completed) or MA/MS in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. Degrees in other fields may be considered along with relevant teaching experience.

Additional qualifications include experience teaching one or more of the following: developmental writing, basic writing, developmental reading.

Preferred qualifications include university-level experience in teaching diverse student populations, bilingual and multilingual students, first-generation college students, and writing across the curriculum courses. Preferred qualifications also include experience teaching hybrid and online courses and contributing to curriculum and faculty development projects.

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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