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UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Lecturer for Master of Social Science (MaSS) Program- Fall 2024 in Los Angeles, California
Lecturer for Master of Social Science (MaSS) Program- Fall 2024 Apply now to Lecturer for Master of Social Science (MaSS) Program- Fall 2024
Job #JPF09455
INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROGRAM-SOCIAL SCIENCE / L&S Social Sciences / UCLA
Position overview Position title: Lecturer
Salary range: $66,259 to $79,118
Application Window
Open date: July 8, 2024
Next review date: Wednesday, Aug 7, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Aug 7, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR LECTURER POSITION Fall 2024
UCLA Master of Social Science Program
Position Description:
The UCLA Master of Social Science program (MaSS) is seeking to hire a lecturer for Fall 2024 to teach SOC SC 402 Quantitative Data Analysis in Social Science. This course is required for all students enrolled in the MaSS program. The expected enrollment is approximately 25 students. SOC SC 402 introduces students to fundamental statistics and data science tools widely used in the social sciences. Students develop core skills for evaluating and presenting quantitative research evidence. The statistical concepts covered include descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, probability, statistical tests, correlation and causation, and regression analysis. This course uses of the R statistical programming language.
The course is taught in a seminar format and include a mix of lecture, demonstration of software tools, tutorial-guided self-study, team-based collaborative work, and discussion.
The course is taught in a seminar format and include a mix of lecture, demonstration of software tools, tutorial-guided self-study, collaborative and individual work, and discussion.
See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. The position is 50% appointment with a reasonable estimate for this position is paid at $70,295 annual rate (salary point 3).
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:
Applicants should hold a PhD in a social science or related discipline. Prior experience teaching quantitative methods, quantitative data analysis or statistics, preferably with experience teaching at the graduate level, is required. Additionally, mastery of R statistical programming is necessary.
To Apply:
Applicants should submit by email (subject line: "MaSS Lecturer Application 402") a CV and a cover letter describing relevant experiences and qualifications to the MaSS Program Administrator, Allie Westrup: alliewestrup@g.ucla.edu.
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD. in Social Sciences or related discipline
Prior teaching experience at graduate level.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements.
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• 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 Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
• Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
• 2-4 required (contact information only)
References will be checked during the final stages
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 complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.
JOB LOCATION
Los Angeles, California
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
PhD. in Social Sciences or related discipline
Prior teaching experience at graduate level.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
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 Sample Guidance for Candidates (https://equity.ucla.edu/programs-resources/faculty-search-process/faculty-search-committee-resources/sample-guidance/) and related EDI Statement FAQ (https://ucla.app.box.com/v/edi-statement-faqs) document.
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form (https://ucla.app.box.com/s/8awvkn4szd0u3l20zs325lon1r560qj6)
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
- 2-4 required (contact information only)
References will be checked during the final stages
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09455
Help contact: ckim@ssgs.ucla.edu
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, California