Lecturer in Engineering and Environmental Geology: Winter 2027 (January - March)

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Lecturer in Engineering and Environmental Geology: Winter 2027 (January - March) (JPF10883)

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• EARTH, PLANETARY, AND SPACE SCIENCES / L&S Physical Sciences / UCLA

Position overview
Salary range: See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977-$77,651. (annual salary of 100%).
This position will be part-time, equivalent to 50% time during one quarter (3 months).

Application Window

Open date: March 23, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

UCLA Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences seeks applications for a temporary lecturer position in the area of Engineering and Environmental Geology for the Winter 2027 Quarter. Responsibilities will include lecturing, conducting regularly scheduled office hours, writing and grading exams and problem sets for an upper division Engineering and Environmental Geology undergraduate course.

The course will cover principles and practice of soil mechanics and foundation engineering in light of geologic conditions, recognition, prediction, and control or abatement of subsidence, landslides, earthquakes, and surface/subsurface disposal of liquids and solid wastes.

Qualified candidates will have an M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering Geology or equivalent discipline. Experience in teaching and/or practicing Engineering and Environmental Geology is preferred but not required.

Applications will be accepted beginning March 23, 2026 until April 23, 2026
Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted online via:
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10883 .

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.

Qualifications
Basic qualifications

M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering Geology or equivalent discipline.

Preferred qualifications

Experience in teaching and/or practicing Engineering and Environmental Geology.

Application Requirements
Document requirements

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

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Teaching

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.

  The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:

  Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
  Expand our reach as a global university
  Enhance our research and creative activities
  Elevate how we teach
  Become a more effective institution

  Prompt for candidates for recruitment:

  Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10883

Help contact: sean@epss.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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Los Angeles, CA
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