Position description

The Department of Sociology at UCLA invites applications for part-time lecturers to teach lower division undergraduate courses during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Part-time positions may be available to include, but not limited to the following courses:

SOC 1: Introductory Sociology
SOC 20: Introduction to Sociological Research Methods
SOC 101: Development of Soc Theory
SOC 102: Contemporary Soc Theory
SOC 110: Comparative and Historical Methods
SOC 111: Social Networks
SOC 113: Statistical Methods Soc Research
SOC M115: Environmental Sociology
SOC 121: Sociology of Religion
SOC 131: Careers in Sociology
SOC 132: Social Psychology: Sociological Approaches
SOC 134: Culture & Personality
SOC 145: Sociology of Deviant Behavior
SOC 147A: Sociology of Crime
SOC 156: Race & Ethnicity
SOC 158: Urban Sociology
SOC 171: Occupations and Professions
SOC 172: Entrepreneurship
SOC M174: Sociology of the Family
SOC M175: Sociology of Education
SOC M176: Sociology of Mass Communication
SOC 180A: Politics of Reproduction
SOC 182: Political Sociology
SOC 185: American Society

Submitted applications will be kept on file. A Ph.D. in Sociology or another social science, excellent teaching, communication, and interpersonal skills are required. Please submit letter of application, CV, syllabi in a related area, 2 letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion by going to UC Recruit at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09324 .

The application period will run from April 2, 2024 - June 30, 2024. For primary consideration, applications must be submitted by May 1, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted, but those received after the initial review date will only be considered if a position has not yet been filled.

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

See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,259-$83,935.

Department: https://soc.ucla.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Ph.D. in Sociology or closely related field by date of hire.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate's past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.
• Course Syllabus
• Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 2-4 letters of reference required

Upon submission of your application, the system will solicit letters directly to your references.
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09324

Help contact: tmsanchez@soc.ucla.edu

About UCLA

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/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 University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf .

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination .

Job location

Los Angeles, CA