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The UCLA Undergraduate Education Initiatives unit seeks a lecturer to teach in Academic Year 2026-27 for a lower division undergraduate course as part of the General Education UCLA Cluster Program. This position includes team-teaching the lectures for Cluster 2, Building Climates, in the Fall and Winter and leading two seminars around a relevant topic in the Spring.

The Cluster introduces students to historical origins and contemporary social context of climate change through the built environment. We are seeking a scholar who can provide a view of the effect of climate change on the urban environment, preferably someone with background in architecture and urban studies. The ideal candidate should be able to explain the relationship of policy to urban form. The candidate should be able to “center” the built environment in their seminar(s). The candidate will teach students how to read and understand basic academic research papers, and how to develop arguments using the scientific literature and the popular press. Students will then complete a capstone paper reflecting their knowledge and understanding of the material.

UCLA has a diverse student population in one of the more diverse cities in the nation; we particularly seek candidates who have taught similarly diverse students in a major research university.

Required Qualifications:
· An earned doctorate from an accredited university
· College-level teaching experience
· Knowledge and training in architecture and urban planning or other related fields
· Experience in teaching writing and composition

Preferred Qualifications:
· At least three years of college-level teaching experience, especially to a General Education population in large courses
· 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
· Proposed syllabi for spring seminar(s)
· Names and contact information of two references

This position is represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers: Contract | UCnet. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.

Contact:
Dr. Michael Osman
Cluster 2 Coordinator
mosman@g.ucla.edu

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.

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