Lecturer for Master of Social Science (MaSS) Program - 26-27AY

Position Overview Position title: Lecturer Salary range: $79,887 annual rate (salary point 5) Review timeline: Review of submitted candidate materials will begin two weeks from the date of posting. Application Window Open date: July 2, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Jul 24, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Friday, Jul 24, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position Description The UCLA Master of Social Science program (MaSS) seeks to hire a lecturer for the 2026‑2027 academic year to teach SOC SC 402: Quantitative Data Analysis in Social Science, SOC SC 403: Quantitative Evidence and Analysis in Social Science, and SOC SC 404: Research Design in Social Science. These three courses are required for all MaSS students and enroll 35‑40 students. They introduce students to fundamental statistics and data science tools widely used in the social sciences, covering descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, probability, statistical tests, correlation and causation, and regression analysis. The R statistical programming language is used. Courses are taught in a seminar format and include lectures, demonstration of software tools, tutorial guided self‑study, team‑based collaborative work, and discussion. Salary range is $79,887 annual rate (salary point 5). Position is represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers (Contract | UCnet). Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment before external candidates. Qualifications PhD in Social Sciences or related discipline. Prior teaching experience at graduate level. Mastery of R statistical programming. Application Requirements Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (optional). Statement of Teaching (optional). Reference check authorization release form – complete and upload. Reference requirements: 2‑4 required (contact information only). References will be checked during the final stages. Apply by email to MaSS Assistant Director, Marisela Diaz‑Vasquez at View email address on click.appcast.io. Subject line: “MaSS Lecturer Application”. Apply link: About UCLA As a University employee, you will comply with all applicable University policies and collective bargaining agreements. 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 whether they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. “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 mative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Help Contact View email address on click.appcast.io Job Location Los Angeles, California #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)