Lecturers (Physical Geography): UCLA Department of Geography AY 2026-2027

The Department of Geography at UCLA invites applications for part-time positions as a non-tenure track lecturer for physical geography courses.

Responsibilities

will include teaching, conducting regularly scheduled office hours, writing and grading exams, and supervising readers and teaching assistants. Materials will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis through 3/15/2027, for Winter, and Spring quarters to support the department’s scheduling and planning needs. Lecturer appointments are assigned according to the instructional needs of the Department of Geography and may be established quarter by quarter as dictated by the Strategic plan of the Department Chair.

Applicants must demonstrate a record of effective undergraduate teaching. Positions will be filled when needed so applicants are encouraged to submit materials as early as possible. A Ph.D. in Geography or closely related field, and excellent teaching, communication and interpersonal skills are required. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please submit your cover letter; curriculum vitae; copy of Ph.D. certificate or diploma; statement of teaching; teaching evaluations; sample syllabus; and the contact information for three references. Please submit your online application and required documents using this link . 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. See the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy .

This position is represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers: universityofcalifornia.edu . Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants. About UCLA 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.

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