The UCLA Community Engagement and Social Change (CESC) Program invites applications for a full-time (100%) Lecturer appointment for the 2026–2027 academic year (Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters), with responsibility for teaching six courses across the CESC curriculum.
The instructional assignment is as follows:
Fall 2026
- CESC 50XP: Engaging Los Angeles
- CESC 190A: Introduction to Community-Engaged Research
Winter 2027
- CESC 191AX: Capstone Research Seminar
- CESC 195: academic internship course
Spring 2027
- CESC 191BX: Capstone Research Seminar: Projects
- CESC 195: academic internship course
The Lecturer will collaborate with CESC teaching staff across all courses to ensure consistency and continuity of course content and learning outcomes.
UCLA has a diverse student population in one of the more diverse cities in the nation; we particularly seek candidates who have taught similarly diverse students in a major research university.
This position is represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers: Contract | UCnet. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. from an accredited university
- College-level teaching experience related to historical and sociological approaches to social issues and social change in Los Angeles and community-engaged research
- Demonstrated record of community-engaged teaching
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of teaching experience
- Experience teaching courses that have a strong writing component
- Capable of delivering high-quality instruction to a diverse student body
- Evidence of working effectively with colleagues on a shared project
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 on discrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Teaching
- Names and contact information of two references
