Position overview
Position title:Lecturer
Application Window
Open date: August 15, 2022
Next review date: Thursday, Sep 15, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Sep 15, 2022 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
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR LECTURER POSITION Fall 2022
UCLA Master of Social Science Program
Position Description:
The UCLA Master of Social Science program (MaSS) is seeking to hire a lecturer for Fall 2022 to teach SOC SC 402 Quantitative Data Analysis in Social Science. This course is required for all students enrolled in the MaSS program. The expected enrollment is approximately 25 students. SOC SC 402 introduces students to fundamental statistics and data science tools widely used in the social sciences. Students develop core skills for evaluating and presenting quantitative research evidence. The statistical concepts covered include descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, probability, statistical tests, correlation and causation, and regression analysis. This course uses of the R statistical programming language.
The course is taught in a seminar format and include a mix of lecture, demonstration of software tools, tutorial-guided self-study, team-based collaborative work, and discussion.
Qualifications:
Applicants should hold a PhD in a social science or related discipline. Prior experience teaching quantitative methods, quantitative data analysis or statistics, preferably with experience teaching at the graduate level, is required. Additionally, mastery of R statistical programming is necessary.
To Apply:
Applicants should submit by email (subject line: “MaSS Lecturer Application 202”) a CV and a cover letter describing relevant experiences and qualifications to the MaSS Program Administrator, Allie Westrup: …@g.ucla.edu.
Qualifications
PhD. in Social Sciences or related discipline
Prior teaching experience at graduate level.
Application Requirements
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Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
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Cover Letter (Optional)
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Statement of Teaching (Optional)
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Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.
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Reference check authorization release form – Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
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Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 2-4 required (contact information only)
References will be checked during the final stages
Apply link:
Help contact: …@ssgs.ucla.edu
Campus Information
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees must (a) provide proof of receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment and provide proof of Full Vaccination no later than eight weeks after their first date of employment; or (b) if applicable, submit a request for Exception or Deferral no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
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