Lecturer in Oceanography: Fall 2025 (October- December)

UCLA Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences seeks applications for a temporary lecturer position in the area of Oceanography for the Fall 2025 Quarter. Responsibilities will include lecturing, designing and developing laboratory exercise, conducting regularly scheduled office hours, writing and grading exams and problem sets, and training and supervising teaching assistants for a course in Oceanography.

This course is a comprehensive introduction to our largest environment on Earth: The Ocean. The course will provide a basic understanding of plate tectonics, ocean currents and waves, seawater chemistry, marine food webs, biological processes, and impacts of climate change and other human-caused activities. Lectures are accompanied by lab sections with demonstrations.

Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in Oceanography or equivalent discipline. Experience in teaching and/or practicing Oceanography at the college level is preferred but not required.

Applications will be accepted beginning June 12, 2025 until July 12, 2025

Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted online via: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF10387.

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.

Ph.D. in Oceanography or equivalent discipline

Experience in teaching and/or practicing Oceanography at the college level is preferred but not required.

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Reference contact information is being requested of applicants. References may be asked to provide a letter of recommendation.

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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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