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Lecturer position in Physics
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: November 8, 2024
Next review date: Monday, Dec 9, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Dec 9, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
The Department of Physics & Astronomy at UCLA seeks applications for lecturer positions in the area of General Physics during the 2024-25 academic year. Responsibilities will include lecturing, conducting regularly scheduled office hours, writing and grading exams and problem sets, and supervising teaching assistants. Lecturer appointments are established according to the instructional needs of the department. Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in physics or astronomy and have prior experience in teaching large undergraduate courses at the college level. Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy (ca. 1 page), a statement on equity, diversion and inclusion, and complete a reference check authorization release form. The deadline for applications is December 9, 2024.
See Table 15 [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf] for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $68,247 - $79,119.
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
-Ph.D. in physics or astronomy
-Prior experience in teaching large undergraduate courses at the college level
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
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.
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
Cover Letter (Optional)
Misc / Additional (Optional)
No references are required at this time
Help contact: corinna@physics.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.