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Temporary Lecturer, General Education UCLA Cluster Program - Sex from Biology to Gendered Society (Fall & Winter Qtrs)

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Position description

The UCLA Undergraduate Education Initiatives unit seeks a temporary lecturer for Academic Year 2019-20 to teach a lower division undergraduate course in fall and winter quarters as part of the General Education UCLA Cluster Program.

This position includes team-teaching the lectures for the course, which examines the many ways in which sex and sexual identity shape and are shaped by biological and social forces, approached from complementary perspectives of anthropology, biology, medicine, and sociology. Specific topics include biological origins of sex differences, intersex, gender identity, gender inequality, homosexuality, sex differences, sex/gender and law, and politics of sex research. We are specifically seeking a scholar who can provide perspectives on gender. This position will entail team coordination and contribution to 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, especially to a General Education population
• Knowledge and training/background in biology, anthropology, sociology, gender studies, and/or related fields.
• Experience in teaching writing and composition

Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience with UCLA Cluster Program, particularly Cluster 72
• At least three years of college-level teaching experience
• Distinguished program of research
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Must be capable of delivering high-quality instruction to a diverse student body

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.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter

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

  • Statement of Teaching

Reference requirements
  • 2 required (contact information only)