Lecturer:

Fall 2026 (2026-2027) UCLA

• 4.3 Los Angeles, CA Job Details $73,817
• $80,664 a year 23 hours ago Qualifications Doctoral degree Student mentoring Academic institution experience Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Experience working with undergraduate students University teaching experience Student support University experience Full Job Description Job #

JPF11251 ATMOSPHERIC AND OCEANIC SCIENCES / L&S

Physical Sciences / UCLA Position overview Salary range: $73,817

• $80,664 Application Window Open date: August 26, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Aug 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:

Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), invites applications for a lecturer position for Fall 2026 (AY 2026-2027) to teach

A&O SCI 123

Climate Change Adaptation Challenge. Teach an upper-division undergraduate course examining the physical basis of climate change, its impacts on human and natural systems, and strategies for climate change adaptation. Prepare and deliver lectures and lead class discussions on the science of climate change, climate impacts, and adaptation across sectors such as water resources, coastal systems, wildfire, ecosystems, infrastructure, agriculture, and public health. Mentor students as they develop, refine, and present in-depth case studies on climate change adaptation challenges facing communities, regions, or nations around the world. Develop course assignments and assessments, evaluate student performance, hold regular office hours, and provide guidance to teaching assistants, if assigned. Foster an engaging and inclusive learning environment that promotes critical thinking, scientific communication, and evidence-based analysis of climate adaptation challenges. Qualifications Basic qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Appointee must possess a recent doctorate degree in atmospheric science, climate science, earth system science, environmental science, engineering, geography, public policy, or a closely related field. Previous training and experience in climate science, climate impacts, climate adaptation, or related interdisciplinary fields. Demonstrated knowledge of the physical science of climate change and its implications for climate adaptation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Previous experience teaching or serving as a teaching assistant in undergraduate courses, with the ability to effectively mentor students and support learning in a diverse classroom Application Requirements Document 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 UCLA Mission Statement
• As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society.

We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. 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 Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Please provide contact information for your references. Your references may or may not be contacted for letters of recommendation.

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