Temporary Instructor for Master of Quantitative Economics Program

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for temporary instructor positions in the Master of Quantitative Economics Program for the 2026-27 academic year. These are temporary, non-tenure teaching track appointments on a part-time basis, issued quarter by quarter as needed.

Responsibilities include lecturing, maintaining office hours, and writing/grading exams. Ph.D. preferred with several years of teaching experience and expertise in economics and related methods.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional teaching experience.
• Distinguished undergraduate teaching track or proven expertise in the listed specializations.
• Ph.D. is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lecturing to undergraduate students and conducting regularly scheduled office hours.
• Writing and grading exams for courses.

Skills

microeconomic theory

macroeconomic theory

statistical methods

econometrics

big data

finance

Education

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 3. The salary range for this position is $15,000-$67,500.

Application Window

Open date: September 8, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Oct 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Oct 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The Master of Quantitative Economics Program at the UCLA College of Letters and Sciences invites highly qualified applicants for temporary instructor positions for the 2026-27 Academic Year. This is a temporary, non-tenure teaching track appointment, on a part-time basis and made quarter by quarter, as dictated by instructional needs.

Responsibilities will include lecturing, conducting regularly scheduled office hours, and the writing and grading of exams.

Qualified candidates must have several years of professional teaching experience and a demonstrated record of distinguished undergraduate teaching or proven expertise in the following specializations: microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, statistical methods, econometrics, big data, and finance. Ph.D. is preferred.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 3. The salary range for this position is $15,000-$67,500. "Off-scale salaries", i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have several years of professional teaching experience and a demonstrated record of distinguished undergraduate teaching or proven expertise in the following specializations: microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, statistical methods, econometrics, big data, and finance. Ph.D. is preferred.

Application Requirements

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

• Cover Letter (Optional)

• Statement of Research (Optional)

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

• UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 1-3 required (contact information only)
• Applicants will be asked to name references to complete their application, but the references will not be asked to provide letters unless the analyst requests them.

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About UCLA

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.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
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Job location

Los Angeles, CA