Lecturer in Dinosaurs: 2025-26

CLA Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences (EPSS) seeks applications for a temporary lecturer position in the area of Geology for the 2025-26 academic year. Responsibilities will include lecturing, designing and developing laboratory exercises, conducting regularly scheduled office hours, writing and grading exams and problem sets, and training and supervising teaching assistants for a course in the evolution and extinction of dinosaurs.

This course is a general education introductory course, which will provide a basic understanding and exploration of plate tectonics, dinosaur biology, evolution, and extinction. Lab sections with demonstrations accompany lectures.

Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in Geology or equivalent discipline. Experience in teaching and/or practicing Geology with a field component at the college level is required. Experience in teaching general education courses similar to those offered by EPSS are strongly preferred.

Applications will be accepted beginning July 23, 2025 until August 22, 2025

Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted online via: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF10421.

This position is represented by the University Council - American Federation of Teachers: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/contract.html. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.

Ph.D. in Geology or equivalent discipline.

Experience in teaching and/or practicing Geology with a field component at the college level.

Experience in teaching general education courses similar to those offered by EPSS.

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Reference contact information is being requested of applicants. References may be asked to provide a letter of recommendation.

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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