UCLA Department of Psychology Lecturer; Behavioral Neuroscience

Position Overview

Applications are invited for full and part‑time Lecturers, which will be available during the Fall 2026 and Winter and Spring 2027 quarters, in the area of Behavioral Neuroscience (BNS). Candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent and be qualified to teach undergraduate courses. The position is salaried commensurately with qualifications. Candidates must submit a CV, a teaching statement detailing previous teaching experience and teaching philosophy, and at least one letter of recommendation from someone who can address teaching effectiveness.

Candidates invited for an interview will be asked to submit a sample syllabus and a teaching sample (video). Materials will be accepted and reviewed through June 30, 2026 to meet scheduling and planning needs.

See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate is $75,301–$77,561.

• Basic qualifications
  :
  Ph.D. or equivalent.
• Additional qualifications
  :
  Research/Teaching experience in the requested area.

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated CV.
• Cover Letter (optional).
• Statement of Research (optional).
• Statement of Teaching – Include details of previous teaching experience and teaching philosophy.
• Misc/Additional (optional).

• 1–3 letters of reference required.
• Please upload at least one letter of recommendation that can address your teaching effectiveness.

Los Angeles, CA

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.