LECTURER, GENERAL EDUCATION UCLA CLUSTER PROGRAM: Evolution of Cosmos and Life

LECTURER, GENERAL EDUCATION UCLA CLUSTER PROGRAM: Evolution of Cosmos and Life

University of California Los Angeles

Requisition Number: JPF10971

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

This position includes team-teaching the lectures for the course, which uses the concept of evolution, as it applies to biological organisms, Earth, solar system, and universe itself, to introduce students to both life and physical science and to examine the evolution of life. We are specifically seeking a scholar who can provide perspectives on the early Universe, relativity, stellar nucleosynthesis and extra-solar planets. This position will entail 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 taught similarly diverse students in a major research university.

This position is represented by the University Council - American Federation of Teachers. 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
• Knowledge and training/background in cosmology, astrophysics, stellar physics, and planetary formation
• 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 syllabus draft for spring seminar
• Names and contact information of two references

Contact:
Charlotte Vo
Undergraduate Education Initiatives Manager
Cvo@college.ucla.edu