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

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR LECTURER POSITION Fall 2024

UCLA Master of Social Science Program

Position Description:

The UCLA Master of Social Science program (MaSS) is seeking 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. This three-course series is required for all students enrolled in the MaSS program. The expected enrollment is between 35-40 students. These courses introduce 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. These course uses of the R statistical programming language.

These courses are taught in a seminar format and include a mix of lectures, demonstration of software tools, tutorial guided self-study, team-based collaborative work, and discussion.

See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $79,887 annual rate (salary point 5).

This position is represented by the University Council - American Federation of Teachers: [Contract | UCnet]. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.

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") a CV and a cover letter describing relevant experiences and qualifications to the MaSS Assistant Director, Marisela Diaz-Vasquez at mass@ucla.edu.

Application Requirements:

* Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

* Cover Letter (Optional)

* Statement of Teaching (Optional)

* Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

* Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

* 2-4 required (contact information only)

References will be checked during the final stages

PhD. in Social Sciences or related discipline

Prior teaching experience at graduate level.

Mastery of R statistical programming is necessary.

• 2-4 required (contact information only)

References will be checked during the final stages

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. 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.

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