AY 26-27 Part-time Lecturer in Public Policy (Non-Senate): Introductory GIS

AY 26-27 Part‑time Lecturer in Public Policy (Non‑Senate): Introductory GIS Position overview We are seeking an experienced teacher to lead an introductory Geographic Information Systems (GIS) course for Masters of Public Policy students, preferably in the ten‑week Fall quarter of 2026 (late September‑late December). The course will cover mapping, manipulating, merging, and analyzing spatial data using ArcGIS or QGIS. Responsibilities Lecturing Conducting regularly scheduled office hours Writing and grading exams or other assigned work Collaborating cooperatively with other faculty and department staff Qualifications Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Geography, Geographic Information Science, Urban Planning, or related field, with evidence of specialization in Geographic Information Systems/Science. Experience teaching ArcGIS or QGIS. Evidence of effective teaching and presentation to audiences comparable to graduate students. Application Window Open date: January 14, 2026 Most recent review date: Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Thursday, January 7, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Salary Annual salary range: $73,107 to $77,561, prorated based on appointment percentage. Application Requirements Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter outlining experience and proposed courses Course Syllabus/Syllabi Statement of Teaching Student evaluations of teaching (optional) Statement of Research (optional) Reference check authorization release form Reference requirements 2 to 5 references (contact information only) Apply: Help contact: View email address on click.appcast.io Job location: Los Angeles, CA Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 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. Compliance: This position is represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers. References to policies: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy, APM‑035: Affrimative Action and Non‑Discrimination in Employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)