Lecturer - Master of Quantitative Economics
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: June 7, 2023
Next review date: Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
The UCLA Master of Quantitative Economics program (MQE) invites applications for Lecturers with domain expertise in applied economics, finance, data analytics, machine learning, management, or related quantitative fields for the 2023-2024 academic year. This is a non-tenure teaching track appointment, on a part-time basis and made quarter by quarter, as dictated by instructional needs. See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $100,223 -$181,015.
The instructor will develop and teach applied courses within the Master of Quantitative Economics program. The successful candidate will possess knowledge and expertise in the application of financial, analytical, economic, or other business frameworks to applied settings.
Responsibilities of the position will include developing the syllabus and course; delivering lectures and applied lessons; holding regularly scheduled office hours; being responsive and helpful to students; developing and grading assignments and providing guidance to students involved in co-curricular applied projects.
Applicants are expected to have:
- Master's degree or higher in economics, finance, data analytics, statistics, business, management, engineering, or equivalent
- Excellent verbal communication skills, capable of leading lectures of 50+ students
- Advanced knowledge of the application of technical, financial, or mathematical concepts to professional settings
This position is represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/contract.html. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.
Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in economics, finance, data analytics, statistics, business, management, engineering, or equivalent
- Excellent verbal communication skills, capable of leading lectures of 50+ students
- Advanced knowledge of the application of technical, financial, or mathematical concepts to professional settings
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
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.
(Optional)Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
Proof of Degree - Please be able to provide proof of degree upon request.
(Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
Applicants will be asked to name references to complete their application, but the references will not be asked to provide letters unless the analyst requests them.
Help contact: sarah@econ.ucla.edu
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