Lecturer position in Quantum Science Technology

The Master of Quantum Science and Technology (MQST) Program in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at UCLA seeks applications for a lecturer position in the area of Quantum Networking and Satellite Communication in the Spring 2026 quarter. Responsibilities will include lecturing, conducting regularly scheduled office hours, writing and grading exams and problem sets, and optionally supervising teaching assistants. Lecturer appointments are established according to the instructional needs of the department. Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in physics or a related field and have prior experience in teaching upper division or graduate science or engineering courses at the college level. Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy (ca. 1 page), and complete a reference check authorization release form. Please submit your application materials at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10823. The deadline for applications is March 6, 2026.

This position is represented by the University Council - American Federation of Teachers: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/contract.html. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.

-Ph.D. in physics or a related field

-Prior experience in teaching upper division or graduate science or engineering courses at the college level

No references are required at this time

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.
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