Holistic Evaluation of Teaching (HET) Research & Support Postdoctoral Scholar at the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center

The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applicants for a position of Postdoctoral Scholar to support the Holistic Evaluation of Teaching (HET) Initiative. The position, hereafter referred to as HET Research and Support Postdoctoral Scholar, is a full-time, 24-month appointment, with a start date of September 1, 2024. Salary range is commensurate with experience and with University benefits. This appointment is 2 years with the possibility of an extension.

Overview of the Position
The HET Initiative at UCLA is a campus-wide effort to transform the way instructors are recognized and rewarded for their teaching. HET builds department capacity for meaningful teaching evaluation and supports changes in existing materials and processes at the level of instructors, departments, administrative units, the Academic Senate, and the UC system. The HET Research and Support Postdoctoral Scholar is primarily responsible for conducting program evaluation and research that inform the improvement of the HET initiative and disseminating findings. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with program implementation and improvement. This position will be co-supervised by the Program Director for the Holistic Evaluation of Teaching Initiative and the Special Assistant to the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning for the Holistic Evaluation of Teaching Initiative. Opportunities to participate in professional development and mentoring activities will be coordinated by the postdoctoral scholar’s supervisors throughout the appointment.

Applicants who are All But Dissertation (ABD) and will have received their Ph.D. degree by Sept 1, 2024 are encouraged to apply.

To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter expressing their interest in the position, curriculum vitae, sample of academic writing that includes a section on research methods (e.g., article, dissertation), one-page diversity statement, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

This position is represented by the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW): https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/px/contract.html.
Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Glory Tobiason, Program Director for the HET Initiative, at gtobiason@teaching.ucla.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.

• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

• Sample of Academic Writing - A sample of academic writing that includes a section on research methods (e.g., article, dissertation).

• 3 required (contact information only)

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.

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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.