LECTURER, GENERAL EDUCATION UCLA CLUSTER PROGRAM Cluster 80: Frontiers in Human Aging

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Job #JPF10905

• EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES / L&S Undergraduate Education / UCLA

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: March 11, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Apr 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Apr 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The UCLA Undergraduate Education Initiatives unit seeks a 33% lecturer for Fall, Winter, and Spring (AY 2026-27) to teach a seminar as part of the General Education UCLA Cluster Program. This position includes team-teaching the lectures for Cluster 80: Frontiers in Human Aging, in the Winter and developing and leading a seminar for freshman students from various backgrounds in the Spring.

The Cluster examines the aging process from vantage points of multiple disciplines, including biology, psychology, sociology, ethics, and public policy. Students will study the phenomena of biomedical and biological aging and its psychological, social, and ethical implications. This Cluster incorporates hands-on education through “Elder Interviews” and Community Engagement in the Los Angeles community. We are specifically seeking a scholar who can provide perspectives on the environmental impact on biological aging and sustainable solutions for public health. This position will entail working as part of the teaching team on the generation of writing assignments, exam questions, and grading of student submissions.

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.

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
• Knowledge and training/background in gerontology, biological sciences, engineering, psychology, sociology, ethics, public policy, and/or other related fields
• 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

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy.

Contact:
Dr. Aryun Hahm
Cluster 80 Coordinator
aryun@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 gerontology, biological sciences, engineering, psychology, sociology, ethics, public policy, and/or other related fields
• 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

• • Proposed syllabus

Reference requirements

• 2 required (contact information only)

Contact information only

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10905

Help contact: lgonzalez@college.ucla.edu

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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.
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Job location
Los Angeles, CA
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