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LECTURER, GENERAL EDUCATION UCLA CLUSTER PROGRAM 2CW: BUILDING CLIMATES University of California Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF10384 The UCLA Undergraduate Education Initiatives unit seeks a lecturer to teach in Academic Year 2025-26 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 a seminar 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. This position will entail working as part of the teaching team on the generation of writing assignments, exam questions, and grading of student submissions. 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 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. Michael Osman Cluster 2 Coordinator mosman@g.ucla.edu To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10384 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 & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction jeid-99d82a23599c9d4fb6b0923b65f61185