Position overview Salary range: $73,107-$ 77,561 Application Window Open date: January 14, 2026 Most recent review date: Monday, Apr 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Thursday, Jan 7, 2027 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 UCLA Department of Public Policy is receiving applications until filled for part-time lectureships (Non-Senate). We are looking for experienced candidates to fill a part-time position teaching an introductory Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to Masters of Public Policy students, preferably in
the ten-week Fall quarter of 2026 (late September-late Dec). The course should introduce techniques for mapping, manipulating, merging, and analyzing spatial data using ArcGIS (or QGIS). Responsibilities will include lecturing, conducting regularly scheduled office hours, and the writing and grading of exams or other assigned work. Ability to work cooperatively with other faculty and Department staff is essential.
Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Geography, Graphic Information Science, Urban Planning, or related field is preferred, with evidence of specialization in Geographic Information Systems/Science. The candidate should have experience teaching ArcGIS (or QGIS). See Table 15 Unit 18 Faculty (Pre-Six Year Lecturers) for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is at an annual salary range
$73,107 to $ 77,561, which will then be prorated due to teaching workload based on appointment percentage. This position is represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/non-senate-instructional/contract/. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of
external applicants. Qualifications Basic qualifications Education, training, professional experience, or other forms of proven expertise in the subject matter to be covered by the course; evidence of experience and success with teaching and other forms of presenting the relevant substantive material to audiences comparable to students taking the course. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae
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