University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
Lecturer - Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology
University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Position Overview
Part‑time lecturer position available for the Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology. Percentage of employment will vary according to number of courses taught.
Application Window Open date: November 6, 2025
Next review date: Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Position Description Teach lecture courses on molecular, cell, and developmental biology, cancer, metabolism, epigenetics, stem cell biology, politics and ethics; biomedical ethics; plant development and plant environment interactions; and other topics as needed. Plan and coordinate discussion activities for multiple sections of courses; supervise course teaching assistants; manage the acquisition and maintenance of course materials; supervise student projects; and maintain office hours.
Term of appointment: Winter 2026 and/or Spring 2026 quarters.
Qualifications
PhD in Biological Sciences is required.
Demonstrated experience in undergraduate teaching at the university level; experience with hands‑on laboratory research and instruction in the biological sciences.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:
Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
Expand our reach as a global university
Enhance our research and creative activities
Elevate how we teach
Become a more effective institution
Prompt for candidates for recruitment:
Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023‑28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service.
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. (Optional)
Reference Requirements
3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply Link https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10694
Help Contact santoniuk@mcdb.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 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.
Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
APM – 035: Affi… (Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment)
Job Location Los Angeles, CA
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Application Window Open date: November 6, 2025
Next review date: Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Position Description Teach lecture courses on molecular, cell, and developmental biology, cancer, metabolism, epigenetics, stem cell biology, politics and ethics; biomedical ethics; plant development and plant environment interactions; and other topics as needed. Plan and coordinate discussion activities for multiple sections of courses; supervise course teaching assistants; manage the acquisition and maintenance of course materials; supervise student projects; and maintain office hours.
Term of appointment: Winter 2026 and/or Spring 2026 quarters.
Qualifications
PhD in Biological Sciences is required.
Demonstrated experience in undergraduate teaching at the university level; experience with hands‑on laboratory research and instruction in the biological sciences.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:
Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
Expand our reach as a global university
Enhance our research and creative activities
Elevate how we teach
Become a more effective institution
Prompt for candidates for recruitment:
Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023‑28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service.
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. (Optional)
Reference Requirements
3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply Link https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10694
Help Contact santoniuk@mcdb.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 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.
Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
APM – 035: Affi… (Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment)
Job Location Los Angeles, CA
#J-18808-Ljbffr