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LECTURER, GENERAL EDUCATION UCLA CLUSTER PROGRAM: Cluster 80B and CW: Frontiers in Human Aging

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
United States, California, Los Angeles
410 Westwood Plaza (Show on map)
Jul 31, 2025
Position overview Position title: Lecturer Salary range: Determined by rank and step at appointment (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf) Application Window Open date: July 31, 2025 Next review date: Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The UCLA Undergraduate Education Initiatives unit seeks a lecturer for Winter and Spring Quarter (AY 2025-26) to teach a seminar as part of the General Education UCLA Cluster Program. This position includes team-teaching the lectures for Cluster 80: Frontiers in Human Aging, in the Winter and developing and leading a seminar for freshman students from various backgrounds in the Spring. The Cluster examines the aging process from vantage points of multiple disciplines, including biology, psychology, sociology, ethics, and public policy. Students will study the phenomena of biomedical and biological aging and its psychological, social, and ethical implications. This Cluster incorporates hands-on education through "Elder Interviews" and Community Engagement in the Los Angeles community. We are specifically seeking a scholar who can provide perspectives on the environmental impact on biological aging and sustainable solutions for public health. This position will entail working as part of the teaching team on the generation of writing assignments, exam questions, and grading of student submissions UCLA has a diverse student population in one of the more diverse cities in the nation; we particularly seek candidates who have taught similarly diverse students in a major research university. Required Qualifications: * An earned doctorate from an accredited university * College-level teaching experience * Knowledge and training/background in civil & environmental engineering and biological sciences * Experience in teaching writing and composition Preferred Qualifications: * At least three years of college-level teaching experience, especially to a General Education population in large courses * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Must be capable of delivering high-quality instruction to a diverse student body Requirements: * Cover letter * Curriculum vitae * Statement of teaching * Proposed syllabus draft for spring seminar * Names and contact information of two references 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 and Affirmative Action Policy. Contact: Dr. Aryun Hahm Cluster 80 Coordinator aryun@ucla.edu Qualifications Basic qualifications * An earned doctorate from an accredited university * College-level teaching experience * Knowledge and training/background in civil & environmental engineering and biological sciences * Experience in teaching writing and composition Preferred qualifications * At least three years of college-level teaching experience, especially to a General Education population in large courses * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Must be capable of delivering high-quality instruction to a diverse student body Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Teaching Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form * Proposed syllabus Reference requirements 2 required (contact information only) Contact information only Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10547 Help contact: lgonzalez@college.ucla.edu About UCLA 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 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 status under state or federal law. 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. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Job location Los Angeles, CA