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Lecturer in Urban Planning

The University of California, Los Angeles

Luskin School of Public Affairs / Urban PlanningPosted October 24, 2026Job ID: JPF11424

About this position

Position Overview

Position title: Lecturer Salary range: $73817 for full time. One course is typically 50% time for the quarter.

Application Deadline

Open date: October 23, 2026 Next review date:Friday, Nov 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The Department of Urban Planning at UCLA invites applications for a pool of qualified instructors courses for the Master in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program in all areas. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter (fall, winter, and spring), depending upon the needs of MURP program. Lecturer General Duties: In addition to teaching responsibilities, Lecturer general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and using UCLA's electronic resources for course management. Your application is only complete and available for review when you receive an auto-generated confirmation from the recruitment system.

Qualifications

Basic qualificationsMaster's degree in Urban Planning or related field.

Application Requirements

Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Statement of Research (Optional) Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form 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 (Optional) Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference requirements NA Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11424 Help contact:robin@luskin.ucla.edu