lecturer Washington, DC
UT Dallas
Full Time
Washington, DC
10.56 - 12.04 USD Today
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Job Summary
The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living and working environment that is welcoming, respectful and inclusive of all members of the university community. The University prohibits unlawful discrimination against a person because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
The University of Texas at Dallas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university.Minimum Education and Experience
The Hobson Wildenthal Honors College at The University of Texas at Dallas seeks well-qualified lecturers for graduate and/or undergraduate courses at the Archer Center.
The graduate lecturers are responsible for working with students assigned to a topical policy working group in the Independent Study and Research course.
The graduate lecturers will collaborate with the lead instructor on class lectures, lead weekly discussion sections for a policy working group, and advise students in their policy working group as they develop relevant networks and refine specific policy recommendations to present to federal decision makers.
The graduate lecturers will also be responsible for grading their students’ policy papers.
The graduate lecturers will collaborate with the lead instructor on class lectures, lead weekly discussion sections for a policy working group, and advise students in their policy working group as they develop relevant networks and refine specific policy recommendations to present to federal decision makers.
The graduate lecturers will also be responsible for grading their students’ policy papers.
The Archer Center is also seeking undergraduate lecturers who can support instruction in any of the following undergraduate courses: The Politics of National Memory, The Policymaking Process, Advocacy and Politics, and Internship.
In the Politics of National Memory course, the undergraduate lecturers are responsible for working with students assigned to a discussion group; these lecturers will collaborate with the lead instructor to develop and deliver class lectures and will lead weekly discussion sections and grade weekly written assignments for students assigned to their discussion section.
In the Policymaking Process course, the undergraduate instructors will collaborate with the lead instructor on class lectures, lead weekly discussion sections for a policy working group, and advise students in their policy working group as they develop relevant networks and refine specific policy recommendations to present to federal decision makers.
The lecturers will also be responsible for grading their students’ policy assignments. In the Internship course, the undergraduate lecturers will be responsible for leading group discussions about required professional development readings, and for providing individual mentoring/advice to Fellows during the semester.
In the Politics of National Memory course, the undergraduate lecturers are responsible for working with students assigned to a discussion group; these lecturers will collaborate with the lead instructor to develop and deliver class lectures and will lead weekly discussion sections and grade weekly written assignments for students assigned to their discussion section.
In the Policymaking Process course, the undergraduate instructors will collaborate with the lead instructor on class lectures, lead weekly discussion sections for a policy working group, and advise students in their policy working group as they develop relevant networks and refine specific policy recommendations to present to federal decision makers.
The lecturers will also be responsible for grading their students’ policy assignments. In the Internship course, the undergraduate lecturers will be responsible for leading group discussions about required professional development readings, and for providing individual mentoring/advice to Fellows during the semester.
An appropriate terminal degree or doctorate in a related field or equivalent experience is required for teaching graduate courses. College teaching in an institution similar to UT Dallas is preferred. The Hobson Wildenthal Honors College engages faculty to teach at the Archer Center in Washington, DC. Courses are offered between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. and may include lecture and seminar formats, among others.
Review of applicants will begin immediately. Indication of gender and ethnicity for affirmative action statistical purposes is requested as part of the application. Official transcripts must be submitted to the Faculty Records Office prior to the first day of official employment for those applicants selected to teach at the University.
Applicants should upload the following:
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Please note that should you choose to apply for more than one position across departmental lines, you will need to submit a separate application for each position.
Applications submitted for this position will be valid through August 2024, at which time all application materials will be archived and new positions will be posted for the new academic year.
Applications submitted for this position will be valid through August 2024, at which time all application materials will be archived and new positions will be posted for the new academic year.
Curriculum vitae, a letter of interest and descriptions of educational background and teaching experience should be submitted.
UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged in their pursuit of excellence.
UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged in their pursuit of excellence.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living and working environment that is welcoming, respectful and inclusive of all members of the university community. The University prohibits unlawful discrimination against a person because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
The University of Texas at Dallas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university.
An earned graduate degree appropriate to the academic discipline/topic and a record of productivity and professional achievement.
Preferred Education and ExperienceA graduate degree in humanities, liberal arts, life science, physical science, social science, business, medicine, law or health sciences and/or five years of professional federal policy experience and/or teaching experience is required. Ten years of professional and teaching experience is preferred. Additional preferred experience: writing or negotiating statutes and/or policy documents for the legislative and/or executive branch; published policy research/analysis in peer-reviewed or nationally- or internationally-recognized media.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence.
Contribute assessment information and data as requested.
Prepare and teach undergraduate and/or graduate classes.
Mentor and/or advise undergraduate and/or graduate students.
Physical Activities Working Conditions Additional Information Special Instructions Summary Important MessageContribute assessment information and data as requested.
Prepare and teach undergraduate and/or graduate classes.
Mentor and/or advise undergraduate and/or graduate students.
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
