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Lecturer Positions for Undergraduate Program in Public Affairs (2024-2025) University of California Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF09349 The Undergraduate Program in Public Affairs seeks applications for temporary, part-time (non-Senate) lecturer positions during the 2024-2025 academic year to teach one or more of the following: PUB AFF 110. The Urban Revolution: Space and Society in Global Context (Winter 2024) This is an upper division course that satisfies major requirements. Course Description. Three hours of lecture, one hour of discussion section. Introduction of theoretical frameworks and conceptual methods used by urban studies and planning to study cities and urban transformations, and historical and contemporary analysis of urbanization to learn about key urban processes such as agglomeration, segregation, gentrification, and suburbanization. Students learn about institutions and policies governing transportation and housing, and forms of community organizing and civil society that seek to redress urban inequalities. Introduction to key theories of space and utopian visions of urbanism. Letter grading. In addition to the above, the Undergraduate Program in Public Affairs will consider applications for part-time lectureships (Non-Senate) in others areas related to Public Affairs. Appointments are generally made by quarter for the following term dates: Fall: October 1 – December 31 Winter: January 1 – March 31 Spring: April 1 – June 30 Responsibilities include revising the syllabus for existing courses and developing lectures and other course materials; lecturing; holding regularly scheduled office hours; being responsive and helpful to students; developing assignments, papers, and/or exams; grading assignments, papers and/or exams; and managing teaching assistants. We seek candidates with subject matter expertise relevant to the particular course and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. We prefer candidates who have successfully taught similar courses in the past and who hold a Ph.D. in Public Policy, Social Welfare, Urban Planning, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Communications, or a related field. Doctoral students who have advanced to candidacy, have teaching experience, and excellent teaching evaluations may also be considered. Applicants should apply via https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09349 and submit the following: *Letter of interest *Curriculum Vitae *Teaching statement *Teaching evaluations from relevant and recent courses *Statement on contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion (please describe any teaching strategies you currently use or plan to use to foster a diverse and inclusive learning experience, and to enable all students to excel and fully participate in the learning process.) *List of three professional references Applications received by June 3, 2024 will be given full consideration. To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09349 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-0fccb4632896794db51243e9a84a70a7