Stevenson College: Stevenson 96 Peer Tutoring Lecturer Pool (Ongoing)

Company: University of California - Santa Cruz
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Position overview

Position title:
Stevenson 96 Peer Tutoring Pre-six Lecturer



Salary range:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience and the particular courses the Lecturer is appointed to teach. Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from courses taught during the academic year.




Percent time:
Variable, based on the course load assigned.




Anticipated start:
Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit's instructional need and the availability of funding. Appointments are typically made during one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), but they may also be made during Summer Session. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments beginning in spring quarter 2022 through spring quarter 2023. Initial appointments made after this period must be made through other recruitments.




Position duration:
Appointments are typically made during one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), but they may also be made during Summer Session.






Application Window




Open February 1st, 2022 through Tuesday, Jan 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)




If you apply to this recruitment by January 31st, 2023, you will have until February 14th, 2023 to complete your application.




Position description

Stevenson College at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for qualified lecturers to teach the Stevenson 96 Peer Tutoring course, which serves undergraduates who are hired as Tutors and Learning Assistants in the Learning Support Services (LSS) program. Course topics include, but are not limited to, introduction and training in the area of learning theory ; small group and individual tutoring techniques; effective communication skills; methods for attaining cultural competence as an educator; effective university-level, discipline-specific learning strategies; and informal assessment and evaluation techniques.

LSS provides course-specific academic support for all UCSC undergraduate students. Stevenson 96 Peer Tutoring instructors are responsible for facilitating the coordination and communication among students and staff involved with LSS. The LSS staff will work collaboratively with the instructor to present relevant content and information for the course.

Applicants with a concurrent position supervising tutors in a college setting are strongly encouraged to apply.



Stevenson College: https://stevenson.ucsc.edu/index.html





Qualifications


Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

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• Master's degree (or equivalent foreign degree) or a minimum of four years of professional experience in professional development of undergraduate tutors in theory and practice.
  
• Experience supervising undergraduate students in a college tutoring program.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Application Requirements
  
  
  
  Document requirements
  
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
    
  • Cover Letter - Letter of application which summarizes how you meet the position's qualifications.
    
  • Teaching evaluations (set 1 of 3) (Optional)
    
  • Teaching evaluations (set 2 of 3) (Optional)
    
  • Teaching evaluations (set 3 of 3) (Optional)
    
  • Sample Course Material (document 1 of 3) (Optional)
    
  • Sample Course Material (document 2 of 3) (Optional)
    
  • Sample Course Material (document 3 of 3) (Optional)
    
    
    
    Reference requirements
    • 2-3 letters of reference requiredApplications must include confidential letters of recommendation*. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.
      
      *All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC's confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm.
      
      
      Apply link:
      https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01206
      
      Help contact: mmontgom@ucsc.edu
      
      
      
      Campus Information
      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. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.
      
      Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify). The university sponsors employment-based visas for nonresidents who are offered academic appointments at UC Santa Cruz (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/102.530.html).
      
      UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.
      
      If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at roberts@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4602.
      
      UCSC is committed to addressing the spousal and partner employment needs of our candidates and employees. As part of this commitment, our institution is a member of the Northern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NorCal HERC). Visit the NorCal HERC website at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-northern-california/ to search for open positions within a commutable distance of our institution.
      
      The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
      
      As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy.All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for applicable deadlines. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Additional information and resources for compliance are located on the campus COVID-19 Vaccines webpage.
      
      VISIT THE UCSC WEB SITE AT https://www.ucsc.edu
      
      
      
      
      
      
      Job location
      Santa Cruz, California

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