Biology Course Lead & Instructor (LS7C)

Life Science Core Education Department; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Professional development options (SABe

Job summary

Life Sciences Core Education Department at UCLA is seeking an Academic Administrator to teach LS7C (Human Biology & Physiology) and coordinate one section per quarter. The role includes logistical and managerial duties to ensure consistent learning outcomes across LS7 sections and across the LS7 series.

The position reports to the department chair and offers professional development through UCLA SABER. Qualified candidates hold a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a life science discipline relevant to LS7C.
• University-level teaching experience for undergraduates.
• Experience with evidence-based teaching practices.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach one offering of LS7C each term with evidence-based teaching practices.
• Plan and implement course activities aligned to assessments and outcomes.
• Ensure LS7C sections meet the same learning outcomes across the series.
• Build a community of practice among the LS7C instructional team and mentor new faculty.
• Mentor teaching assistants and provide them with training for course activities.

Skills

Evidence-based teaching

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Life Sciences

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Life Sciences Core Education Department at UCLA is seeking an Academic Administrator to teach LS7C (Human Biology & Physiology) and coordinate one section per quarter. The role includes logistical and managerial duties to ensure consistent learning outcomes across LS7 sections and across the LS7 series.

The position reports to the department chair and offers professional development through UCLA SABER. Qualified candidates hold a Ph.D.