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The UCLA Master of Quantitative Economics program (MQE) invites applications for a Lecturer with domain expertise in SQL and data management for the 2024-2025 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.

The instructor will develop and teach a course in SQL and data management specifically designed for MQE students that will arm them with critical professional skills. The course takes place in person at UCLA and meets for 75-minutes twice per week (total of 150 minutes of instruction time).

The successful candidate will possess knowledge and expertise in SQL, basic and advanced queries, creating tables, relational data, database construction, data migration and integration. Candidate will have extensive expertise utilizing a variety of associated tools including Excel, VBA, Tableau.

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, business, management, engineering, or equivalent
-Excellent verbal communication skills, capable of leading lectures of 50+ students
-Advanced knowledge of SQL and data management techniques
-5+ years of work experience using SQL in a professional setting

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae (Required)
• Cover Letter (Required)
• Sample homework or applied assignment (Required)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Proof of Degree - Please be able to provide proof of degree upon request. (Optional)

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.

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.

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.