Lecturer in Cognitive and Information Sciences (Philosophy): Summer 2023

The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts seeks a lecturer(s) to teach courses in Philosophy for Summer 2023 Sessions. Courses being offered may include but not limited to:

Introduction to Logic

Introduction to Ethics

In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor is responsible for creating a syllabus, holding weekly office hours (2 hours/week), and grading examinations and/or papers.

This is a limited-term appointment which falls under the purview of the agreement for the Lecturers Unit between University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and appropriate collective bargaining agreement. See the following url for additional information: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/index.html

For more information, please contact Carolyn Jennings at cjennings3@ucmerced.edu

Review of applications will begin 3/8/2023 and will remain open until the conclusion of the Summer Session.

Summer Session A Dates: 5/22/2023 - 6/30/2023

Summer Session B Dates: 6/20/2023 - 8/11/2023

Summer Session C Dates: 7/3/2023 - 8/11/2023

Summer Session D Dates: 5/22/2023 - 8/11/2023

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19. 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.

Advanced degree and experience teaching at the college or university level are required. Must be able to provide a record of excellence in teaching.

• 3 required (contact information only)

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