Economics Disciplinary Communication Lecturer Pool

University of California-Santa Cruz • Santa Cruz, CA

82d • $12,281 - $13,823

About The Position

The Department of Economics at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach courses satisfying the disciplinary communication (DC) requirement for the Economics Department. The position requires that lecturers have the ability to teach writing in the discipline of at least one DC course. Currently our department offers two DC courses: Econ 197: Economics Rhetoric and Econ 104: Is there Truth in Numbers? In our DC general education courses for undergraduate economics degrees, students develop empirical analysis skills applied to real economic data by reading, analyzing, discussing, writing, providing feedback and/or presenting topics bearing on issues related to economic theory and policy. Instruction will be at the upper-division undergraduate level. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a knowledge of economics, and strong writing and communication skills. The successful candidate must be able to work with students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds as well as be ready to deliver online instruction. Applicants who meet the basic qualifications and have college level teaching experience are encouraged to apply. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the inclusive excellence of the academic community.

Requirements

• M.A./M.S. or higher (or equivalent foreign degree).
• Knowledge of economics demonstrated by a degree in economics, experience teaching economics courses, or managerial experience involving budgetary and economic decisions.
• Teaching experience demonstrated by prior record of teaching, TA experience, research presentations, or professional development training seminars.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching writing in the discipline of economics.
• Ability to contribute to the inclusive excellence of the academic community.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses satisfying the disciplinary communication requirement for the Economics Department.
• Deliver instruction at the upper-division undergraduate level.
• Develop and implement course materials including syllabi, handouts, and exams.
• Provide feedback and support to students in developing their writing and communication skills in economics.
• Engage with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Programs to support employee work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree