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Temporary Lecturer, General Education UCLA Cluster Program - History of Modern Thought

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Position description

The UCLA Undergraduate Education Initiatives unit seeks a temporary lecturer for Spring Quarter (AY 2018-19) to teach a seminar as part of the General Education UCLA Cluster Program.

This position includes developing and teaching a seminar course for freshman students with varied backgrounds focusing on a topic related to the history of modern thought. Specifically, the course should be centered on science or medicine in relation to political and social thought.

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, especially to a General Education population
• Knowledge and training/background in history, philosophy, science or medicine.
• Experience in teaching writing and composition

Preferred Qualifications:
• At least three years of college-level teaching experience
• Distinguished program of research
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Must be capable of delivering high-quality instruction to a diverse student body

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Proposed Seminar Syllabus

Reference requirements
  • 2 required (contact information only)

Job location

Los Angeles, CA