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The UCLA Disability Studies Interdepartmental Degree Program is seeking a 50% lecturer for the Spring 2027 quarter to teach an in-person upper division core undergraduate course in the Disability Studies program. Given the interdisciplinary and evolving nature of the field, Disability Studies at UCLA is looking for instructors who represent multiple perspectives, and we encourage applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds to apply.

The Disability Studies 101W course asks students to create a critical framework for understanding concepts of disability from a sampling of disciplinary perspectives. This course is organized around the central tension in disability studies -- between disability as lived subjective experience that is both individual and communal, and disability as objective, medical, legal, and sometimes stigmatized category. Students are encouraged to make connections between units and to create their own perspectives on disability in field that defines itself by how it changes. This course satisfies the Writing II requirement as well as the Diversity Requirement for the College of Letters and Science.

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:
• Ph.D. from an accredited university
• College-level teaching experience
• Knowledge and awareness within the field of disability studies or related field
• Experience in teaching writing and composition
• Must be capable of delivering high-quality instruction to a diverse student body

Preferred Qualifications:
• At least three years of college-level teaching experience
• Experience teaching courses that have a strong writing component
• Evidence of high-quality instruction to diverse students
• Evidence of creating safe, collaborative and inclusive learning spaces
• Distinguished program of research
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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.

Requirements:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching
• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Names and contact information of two references

Contact:
Brooke Wilkinson
Director, Academic Initiatives
bwilkinson@college.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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