LECTURER, GENERAL EDUCATION UCLA CLUSTER PROGRAM Sex: From Biology to Gendered Society

University of California Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    The UCLA Undergraduate Education Initiatives unit seeks one 25% lecturer to teach in Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 quarters in Academic Year 2026-27 for a lower division undergraduate course as part of the General Education UCLA Cluster Program. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLos Angeles, CA

    Description

    Position overview

    Position title: Lecturer

    Salary range: Determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 15 for the salary range for this position.

    Application Window

    Open date: July 17, 2026

    Next review date: Sunday, Aug 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

    Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

    Final date: Sunday, Aug 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

    Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

    Position description

    The UCLA Undergraduate Education Initiatives unit seeks one 25% lecturer to teach in Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 quarters 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 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 contributions 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.

    Required Qualifications:

    \u25cf An earned doctorate from an accredited university

    \u25cf College-level teaching experience, especially to a General Education population

    \u25cf Knowledge and training/background in sex & gender in related fields, such as biology, psychology, anthropology, and gender studies

    Preferred Qualifications:

    \u25cf At least three years of college-level teaching experience

    \u25cf Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    \u25cf Must be capable of delivering high-quality instruction to a diverse student body

    Requirements:

    \u25cf Cover letter

    \u25cf Curriculum vitae

    \u25cf Statement of teaching

    \u25cf Names and contact information of two references

    This position is represented by the University Council \u2013 American Federation of Teachers: Contract | UCnet. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.

    Contact:

    Martie Haselton

    Professor, Communication and Psychology

    Cluster M72 Coordinator

    haselton@g.ucla.edu

    Qualifications

    Basic 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
    • 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

    Application Requirements

    Document 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

    • \u2022 Proposed syllabus

    Reference requirements

    • 2 required (contact information only)

    Contact information only

    Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11192

    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.

    • "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
    • APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

    Job location

    Los Angeles, CA

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