LECTURER, GENERAL EDUCATION UCLA CLUSTER PROGRAM Cluster 80CW: Frontiers in Human Aging

Position overview

Position title : Lecturer

Salary range : Determined by rank and step at appointment

Application Window

Open date : October 1, 2024

Next review date : Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

LECTURER, GENERAL EDUCATION UCLA CLUSTER PROGRAM

Cluster 80CW : Frontiers in Human Aging

The UCLA Undergraduate Education Initiatives unit seeks a lecturer for Spring Quarter (AY 2024-25) to teach a seminar as part of the General Education UCLA Cluster Program.

This position includes developing and teaching a seminar course (Cluster 80CW) for freshman students from various backgrounds.

The seminar should cover a topic such as cellular or brain aging, biological markers of aging, or any epidemiological / biological aging-related content.

This position includes designing a curriculum and syllabus, generating assignments, and crafting related course components for their own seminar.

Furthermore, in addition to the assignments and exams, the lecturer will grade student submissions and presentations utilizing appropriate rubrics created by the lecturer and shared with students.

We are specifically seeking a scholar who can provide a biological perspective on aging, preferably someone with knowledge of "epigenetic clocks" (special biomarkers that can be used to measure "biological age").

The ideal candidate should be able to explain the complex biological changes that occur with age, which may include both animal and / or human in-situ models.

Familiarity with the current research on "anti-aging" treatments or interventions would be beneficial. The candidate should be able to "center" this biological perspective in the context of other frameworks such as public health or policy.

The candidate will teach students how to read and understand basic academic research papers, and how to develop arguments using the scientific literature.

Students will then complete a capstone paper reflecting their knowledge and understanding of the material.

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.

Required Qualifications :

• An earned doctorate from an accredited university
• College-level teaching experience, especially to a General Education population
• Knowledge and training in the biological sciences or other related fields
• Experience in teaching writing and composition

Preferred Qualifications :

• At least three years of college-level teaching experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be capable of delivering high-quality instruction to a diverse student body

Requirements :

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching
• Proposed syllabus
• Names and contact information of two references

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 and Affirmative Action Policy.

Requirements :

• Cover letter Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching
• Proposed syllabus
• Names and contact information of two references

Contact : Dr. Paul Hsu

Dr. Paul Hsu

Cluster 80 Coordinator

[email protected]

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.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

• An earned doctorate from an accredited university
• College-level teaching experience, especially to a General Education population
• Knowledge and training in the biological sciences or other related fields
• Experience in teaching writing and composition

Preferred qualifications

• At least three years of college-level teaching experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be capable of delivering high-quality instruction to a diverse student body

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Teaching

Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate's past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document, and Sample EDI Statements .

Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

Proposed syllabus

Reference requirements

2 required (contact information only)

Contact information only

Apply link : https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF09888

Help contact : [email protected]

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.

Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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 University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / files / apm / apm-035.pdf .

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination .

Job location

Los Angeles, CA