Temporary Instructor for Master of Quantitative Economics Program

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

The Master of Quantitative Economics Program at the UCLA College of Letters and Sciences invites 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. Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional teaching experience.
• Distinguished undergraduate teaching track or proven expertise in listed areas.
• Ph.D. degree preferred (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lecturing to students and conducting regular office hours.
• Writing and grading exams and providing timely feedback.
• Contribute to curriculum and assessment oversight as needed.

Skills

microeconomic theory

macroeconomic theory

statistical methods

econometrics

big data

finance

Education

Ph.D. preferred

Job 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.

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.