Lecturer in Transportation Studies

Application Window

Temporary positions are anticipated for lecturers in the Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS) under the umbrella of the Civil and Environment Engineering Department. A list of courses that may be available during 2022-2023 academic years is attached. An updated list is available on the department website at https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/courses-subject-code/ttp/. Courses will be conducted in person on the main UC Davis Campus in Davis, CA

Appointment Date: Several appointments may be made each year. A selected candidate will be assigned only one course in any quarter. Service dates are:
Fall Quarter 2022: September 19, 2022 – December 31, 2023
Winter Quarter 2022: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023
Spring Quarter 2022: April 1, 2023– June 30, 2023

Duties and Responsibilities: Teach one or more lecture and/or laboratory courses in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering during the academic year but not more than a single course in any quarter.

Minimum professional degree requirement is a Master’s, in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or extensive university-level/higher education teaching experience in a relevant area; although exceptions may be made for exceptional candidates with strong and relevant experience in both practice and teaching

• PhD, in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or extensive university-level/higher education teaching experience in a relevant area; although exceptions may be made for exceptional candidates with strong and relevant experience in both practice and teaching
• Evidence of teaching excellence or potential for excellence, and a commitment to inclusive and quality undergraduate education.
• Salary and appointment level will be commensurate with experience and course assignment

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