OCPD and University of San Francisco (USF) partner to offer UCSF students and postdoctoral scholars opportunities in the life sciences to teach undergraduate lab and lecture courses at USF in the departments of Biology, Physics/Astronomy, Mathematics and Statistics, and Chemistry.
Overview
These teaching positions are paid adjunct faculty positions which often include a weekly instructor's meeting.
The majority of part-time teaching positions are for laboratory sections associated with large intro classes taught by full-time USF faculty.
There are occasional opportunities for teaching full courses (either lecture only, or lecture/lab) at both lower- and upper-division levels.
Applying
Information sessions are offered at UCSF twice a year, at the time of application.
When: Applications take place twice a year in December (for the spring semester) and June (for the fall semester) and positions are advertised on the Opportunities Board. Sign up to the OCPD Listserv to receive announcements when these opportunities are posted.
Prerequisites: It is highly recommended that applicants complete the Evidence-Based Teaching Course or equivalent before starting.
To apply: Follow the instructions provided in the announcement below.
Cover letter addressed to Deneb Karentz or Janet Yang (see application instructions). The cover letter should include an explanation of your qualifications to teach the courses you are applying for.
A separate page (with your name at the top) listing the courses and specific section times you would like to be considered for, in order of preference (if any)
Your CV, with a “Teaching Experience” section, if applicable
List of three references with an indication of your relationship and complete contact information, including the person’s position, phone and e-mail. (Do not submit reference letters, but please let your references know that they may be contacted about your application.)
International scholars on a J1 visa must submit a letter of support from their Principal Investigator with their application to USF.
Compensation
As an instructor at USF, you will be hired as part-time (adjunct) faculty with no benefits. Pay for a lab instructor position is estimated at $4202 for the semester. Pay for a lecturer position is estimated at $7520 for the semester. If you would like to teach a lab course in lieu of your UCSF teaching assistant requirement, UCSF requires that you teach as a volunteer.
For International Students and Scholars
Note: International students/postdocs are advised to contact the UCSF International Students and Scholars Office (http://isso.ucsf.edu/) to determine eligibility for a paid part-time teaching position outside of UCSF under your particular visa. USF cannot assist with visa issues. International scholars on a J1 visa must submit a letter of support from their Principal Investigator with their application to USF and follow-up immediately with their ISSO officer to let them know of their application.
