Assistant Professor of Teaching Apply now to Assistant Professor of Teaching Job #JPF09898 + CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY / L&S Physical Sciences / UCLA Position overview Position title: Assistant Professor of Teaching Salary range: $78,200 - $101,400 Review timeline: Review period begins December 2, 2024 and will continue until filled. Application Window Open date: October 28, 2024 Next review date: Monday, Dec 2, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry in the UCLA Division of Physical Sciences invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Teaching. This is a security of employment track and confers membership in the Academic Senate. The Professor of Teaching series emphasizes excellence and innovation in teaching and other instruction-related activities. We seek candidates who can teach effectively using evidence-based approaches, engage in service activities benefiting the teaching mission of the department and university, and pursue research in the scholarship of teaching and learning in chemistry and/or biochemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to seek external funding for research and other activities that enhance instruction, thereby helping to produce the leaders needed both statewide and nationally to work in the rapidly evolving STEM fields. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to publish the results of their research in peer- reviewed sources. UCLA and the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates must have demonstrated excellence in inclusive instruction of college-level courses in one or more of the following areas: general chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, and biochemistry; and a track record in and commitment to scholarly research in STEM pedagogy and educational practice. Priority will be given to candidates with teaching expertise in biochemistry or organic chemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to work with faculty in the department and with UCLA's multiple teaching and learning centers to implement inclusive instructional and assessment approaches that promote success of students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse levels of preparation. Responsibilities will include promoting inclusive pedagogy across the department and contributing to curriculum design. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry education, or a related field. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales. The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2024-25-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table 1. The salary range for this position is $78,200-$101,400. "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. 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 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) or the UC Office of the President’s website https://www.ucop.edu/faculty-diversity/resources/faculty-diversity-policies/index.html and https://www.ucop.edu/faculty-diversity/resources/family-friendly-practices-and-policies/index.html. The Department 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. Review of applications will begin December 2, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Qualifications Basic qualifications Ph.D. required Application Requirements Document requirements + Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. + Cover Letter + Statement of Research + Statement of Teaching + Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document, and Sample EDI Statements. + Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form + Misc / Additional (Optional) Reference requirements + 3-5 letters of reference required Candidates are required to submit 3 letters of recommendation. Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09898 Help contact: esmegomez@g.ucla.edu About UCLA 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. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/\_files/apm/apm-035.pdf. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. Job location Los Angeles, CA