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Lecturer in Dinosaurs: Spring 2025 (April- June) University of California Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF10128 UCLA Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences (EPSS) seeks applications for a temporary lecturer position in the area of Geology for the Spring 2025 Quarter. Responsibilities will include lecturing, designing and developing laboratory exercises, conducting regularly scheduled office hours, writing and grading exams and problem sets, and training and supervising teaching assistants for a course in the evolution and extinction of dinosaurs. This course is a general education introductory course to the exploration of biology, evolution, and extinction of dinosaurs and close relatives. The course will provide a basic understanding of plate tectonics, dinosaur biology, evolution, and extinction. Lab sections with demonstrations accompany lectures. Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in Geology or equivalent discipline. Experience in teaching and/or practicing Geology with a field component at the college level is required. Experience in teaching general education courses similar to those offered by EPSS are strongly preferred. Applications will be accepted beginning January 28, 2025 until Feburary 28, 2025 Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted online via: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF10128 . 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. To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10128 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-77cc776a5d07f246a3757c6e1d5d1f39