Assistant Adjunct Professor-UC Center Sacramento (UCCS)
Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: March 7, 2025
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Job Description:
Position overview
Salary range:
A reasonable estimated salary range for this position is $78,200 -
$86,600
Application Window
Open date: February 28, 2025
Next review date: Monday, Mar 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific
Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the
committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but
those received after the review date will only be considered if the
position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The UC Center Sacramento (UCCS) is pleased to announce a one-year
Assistant Adjunct Professorship for 2025-2026 in American Politics
and Public Policy with the possibility of renewal. We welcome new
or recent Ph.D. scholars with an interest in California state
politics and policy. Degree must be completed by June 30, 2025.
The University of California Center, Sacramento (UCCS) is a
system-wide program of the University of California. Since its
inception in 2004, the program has offered UC students from across
the 10-campus system opportunities to study public policy through
seminars and internships in and around the state Capitol. The
Center also serves as a conduit through which research-based
knowledge generated on the 10 campuses is disseminated to
lawmakers, legislative staff, and executive branch officials.
The Assistant Adjunct Professor will be responsible for teaching
Political Science undergraduate Courses, including but not limited
to courses on California policy and politics and on policy research
and analysis, as well as performing administrative duties assigned
as part of the UCCS academic and leadership team. Duties include
teaching at least four undergraduate courses per year, mentoring
undergraduate students engaged in research, and in addition, to
contribute materially towards the Center's mission to increase
student and alumni outreach, enhance the student experience, and
expand the Center's research and knowledge sharing function.
The Assistant Adjunct Professor will have primary responsibility
for translational research work including writing and/or oversight
of policy briefs, research poster compilations, and oversight of
UCCS' internal e-publication journal through the California Digital
Library. This is in addition to independent research work related
to candidate's own research interests that will be evaluated at the
time of possible merit review and/or re-appointment. Support for UC
Center Sacramento's evidence-based knowledge sharing activities
including the UC Center Sacramento Wednesday Speaker Series. Will
be responsible for mentoring UC Center Sacramento undergraduate and
graduate students beyond classroom related activities. As part of
the Center's service responsibilities, will also serve on any UC
Center Sacramento's knowledge sharing and student focused selection
committees.
The appointment will be housed at UCCS located in Sacramento,
California. This is an in-person full-time position. In evaluating
the candidates, the following criteria will be used: coursework and
demonstrated knowledge of American Politics and public policy;
quality of the graduate training program; demonstration of teaching
ability; experience with research methods and evidence-based policy
analysis; letters of recommendation; ability to complete degree
before appointment; and interview. An acquaintance with California
politics and policy making, policy research design and conduct,
quantitative methods, and working with a diverse student body is
considered advantageous. A reasonable estimated salary range for
this position is $78,200 - $86,600, plus benefits.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, teaching evaluations,
statement on teaching, writing sample, and three letters of
reference through the online application form found at
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07016. For full consideration,
applications must be received by March 31, 2025. The position is
open until filled.
For additional information about UCCS please see
http://uccs.ucdavis.edu.
More Info: http://uccs.ucdavis.edu
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD must be completed by June 30, 2025
Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required,
qualifications for the position)
An acquaintance with California politics and policy making, policy
research design and conduct, quantitative methods, and working with
a diverse student body is considered advantageous
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Reference requirements
Apply link:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07016
Help contact: csimmons@ucdavis.edu
About UC Davis
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to
disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or
judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that
they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for
misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged
misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any
open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled,
"Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of
their application. If an applicant does not include the signed
authorization with the application materials, the application will
be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application,
will not receive further consideration.
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus
(http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and
particularly encourage applications from members of historically
underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with
disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who
demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse
and inclusive community.
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, protected veteran status, or other
protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination
policy.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy,
please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy,
please visit:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
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 UC Davis positions funded
by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected
candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available
at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
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inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion
in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity
of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment
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student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and
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community who share our commitment to these values, which are
included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our
strategic plan: "To Boldly Go," our Principles of Community, the
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of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
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commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for
generations to come.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all
applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining
agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or
local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location
Sacramento, CA
Keywords: University of California - Davis, Sacramento , Assistant Adjunct Professor-UC Center Sacramento (UCCS), Education / Teaching , Sacramento, California
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