LECTURER, GENERAL EDUCATION UCLA CLUSTER PROGRAM Sex: From Biology to Gendered Society
Position overview
Position title: LecturerApplication Window
Open date: November 17, 2025
Next review date: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
The UCLA Undergraduate Education Initiatives unit seeks one lecturer to teach in Winter Quarter 2026 in Academic Year 2025-26 for a lower division undergraduate course as part of the General Education UCLA Cluster Program.
This position includes team-teaching the lectures for Cluster M72, Sex: From Biology to Gendered Society, which examines the nature and meaning of sex and gender through the study of biology, psychology, anthropology, and social structure. The course engages students in active dialogue and debate to teach them to be fluent in interdisciplinary approaches involving multiple levels of analysis (micro-level, such as genes and hormones, to macro-level, such as social institutions and culture). 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 a strong track record of student success and engagement in large courses at a major research university, as reflected in student evaluations.
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.
Required Qualifications:
● An earned doctorate from an accredited university
● College-level teaching experience, especially to a General Education population
● Knowledge and training/background in sex & gender in related fields, such as biology, psychology, anthropology, and gender studies
Preferred Qualifications:
● At least three years of college-level teaching experience
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Must be capable of delivering high-quality instruction to a diverse student body
Requirements:
● Cover letter
● Curriculum vitae
● Statement of teaching
● Names and contact information of two references
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.
Contact:
Martie Haselton
Professor, Communication and Psychology
Cluster M72 Coordinator
haselton@g.ucla.edu
Qualifications
• An earned doctorate from an accredited university
• College-level teaching experience, especially to a General Education population
• Knowledge and training/background in sex & gender in related fields, such as biology, psychology, anthropology, and gender studies
• At least three years of college-level teaching experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be capable of delivering high-quality instruction to a diverse student body
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
• Proposed syllabus
- 2 required (contact information only)
Contact information only
Help contact: lgonzalez@college.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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
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