LECTURER, GENERAL EDUCATION UCLA CLUSTER PROGRAM Cluster 2: Building Climate
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
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 Deadline
Open date: July 1, 2026 Next review date:Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Jul 15, 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 lecturer to teach 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 2, Building Climates, in the Fall and Winter and leading two seminars around a relevant topic in the Spring. The Cluster introduces students to historical origins and contemporary social context of climate change through the built environment. We are seeking a scholar who can provide a view of the effect of climate change on the urban environment, preferably someone with background in architecture and urban studies. The ideal candidate should be able to explain the relationship of policy to urban form. The candidate should be able to “center” the built environment in their seminar(s). The candidate will teach students how to read and understand basic academic research papers, and how to develop arguments using the scientific literature and the popular press. Students will then complete a capstone paper reflecting their knowledge and understanding of the material. 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 in architecture and urban planning 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 syllabi for spring seminar(s) · Names and contact information of two references This position is represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers: Contract | UCnet. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants. Contact: Dr. Michael Osman Cluster 2 Coordinator mosman@g.ucla.edu
Qualifications
Basic qualifications• An earned doctorate from an accredited university • College-level teaching experience • Knowledge and training in architecture and urban planning 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 requirementsCurriculum 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/JPF11140 Help contact:lgonzalez@college.ucla.edu