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Lecturer Positions in the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer
Salary range: Commensurate with experience
Review timeline: Varies

Application Window

Open date: August 21, 2024

Most recent review date: Sunday, Sep 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Mar 31, 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 Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at University of California, Los Angeles, invites applications for part-time lecturer positions in areas of environmental science/studies and sustainability for the 2024-2025 academic year. These areas include: environmental science, sustainability, environmental economics, and related topics.

Responsibilities will include lecturing, conducting regularly scheduled office hours, writing and grading exams, and supervising graduate readers and/or teaching assistants.

An advanced graduate degree in environmental science/studies, sustainability, or a closely related field, college-level teaching experience, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Institute of the Environment and Sustainability is building a qualified pool of potential instructors for specific teaching needs. Positions will be filled when needed so applicants are encouraged to submit materials early.

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.

UCLA is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. As updates are made to the Policy, they will be reflected in the UCLA Conditions of Employment.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

An advanced graduate degree in environmental science/studies, sustainability, or closely related field, and excellent teaching, communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Application Requirements

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

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • Statement of Teaching

  • 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, and Sample EDI Statements .
    (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional - Course Syllabus
    (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 2-3 required (contact information only)

Please provide name, title, affiliation, and email address for two references

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09757

Help contact: nordby@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/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 University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

Job location

Los Angeles, CA