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Lecturer-Physiological Science 121: Disease Mechanisms and Therapies University of California Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF10110 The Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology at UCLA is seeking an instructor to teach Physiological Science 121: Disease Mechanisms and Therapies for Spring 2025 in academic year 2024-2025. Salary range: The posted UC salary scales ( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html ) set the minimum pay determined by the experience level at time of hire. See Table 15: Unit 18 Faculty, Pre-Six Year Appointments, Academic Year. The minimum annual salary for this position is $68,247 (Salary Point 1), effective July 1, 2024. Duties: Teach a lecture course designed for junior/senior biochemistry and life sciences majors. The course uses disease mechanisms as pedagogical tools to develop higher-order knowledge of basic scientific concepts, integrating concepts from genetics, molecular and cell biology, physiology, and biochemistry to create molecular solutions to inherited neuromuscular disease. Plan and coordinate discussion activities for multiple sections of courses; supervise course teaching assistants; manage the acquisition and maintenance of course materials; supervise student projects; and maintain office hours. Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in biochemistry or muscle physiology is preferred but not required. An advanced degree in any relevant field will be considered. Experience or training in active learning approaches also preferred. Level of appointment and salary commensurate with qualifications, experience, and duties. Application: Applicants should submit their materials on-line to https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10110 and should include 1) curriculum vitae 2) cover letter 3) teaching statement and 4) names, addresses, and contact info of two references. 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/JPF10110 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-bbbefd7dbbe950419981ab64151b62d4