Ucla Los Angeles , CA 90009
Posted 1 week ago
Position overview
Position title: Lecturer
Salary range: $68,247 - $74,577
Application Window
Open date: June 24, 2024
Next review date: Wednesday, Jul 24, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Jul 24, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
Lecturer: 2024-2025
The Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), invites applications for a lecturer position (Non-Senate) for Fall 2024 (AY 2024-2025) to teach Introduction to Machine Learning for Physical Sciences (AOS C111/C204). The course delivers practical, hands-on introduction to seven of most popular algorithms of machine learning (ML). Students gain most practical skills to start working in industry or research immediately, using popular Python programming language, together with SciKitLearn ML library, and covers essential theory to understand what algorithms do. Focus on solving typical problems that arise in physical sciences. Covers algorithms in broad areas of ML, including supervised learning (regression and classification) and unsupervised learning (clustering and dimensionality reduction). The course consists of (1) weekly lecture and (1) weekly laboratory section. The lecturer is expected to prepare and lead each lecture and laboratory section, provide guidance to teaching assistant, and hold office hours.
Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences, space physics, applied mathematics, or a closely related field in the physical sciences, have excellent communication skills and/or prior experience in teaching undergraduate courses at the college level. UCLA has a diverse student population in one of the more diverse cities in the nation; we particularly seek candidates who have experience using modern evidence-based teaching techniques to support the learning and success of a diverse student body. The deadline for applications is July 24, 2024. However, the search will remain open until the position is filled.
This position is represented by the University Council
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.
Please see Table 15 https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $68,247 - $74,577.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscriminatioHarassmentAffirmAction This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Department: https://aos.ucla.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences, space physics, applied mathematics, or a closely related field in the physical sciences, have excellent communication skills and/or prior experience in teaching undergraduate courses at the college level.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Reference requirements
Please provide contact information for your references. Your references may or may not be contacted for letters of recommendation.
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09527
Help contact: jvillanueva@atmos.ucla.edu
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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
Job location
Los Angeles, CA
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