Lecturer - UNI STU H30E "Cities: Focal Point for Sustainability Problems and Solutions I" and UNI STU H30F "Cities: Focal Point for Sustainability Problems and Solutions II"

The Division of Undergraduate Education has an opening for a lecturer during the 2026 Winter and Spring Quarters (Beginning of January through June of 2026) for the following two-course sequence: "UNI STU H30E - Cities: Focal Point for Sustainability Problems and Solutions I" and "UNI STU H30F - Cities: Focal Point for Sustainability Problems and Solutions II." This team-taught course sequence explores the nature of cities, focusing on the challenges facing cities today, their possible solutions, and the technical and social constraints on those solutions. In addition, these courses provide students with an opportunity to develop their communication skills by working on a variety of written, oral, and video presentations. Notably, students work with community partners on a group research project suggesting solutions to real-world problems of sustainability.

Applications should be submitted online at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09945. Please submit a cover letter describing your relevant expertise and interests, a curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three references. A Teaching Statement and Statement of Research are optional.

Questions about the position may be addressed to Brandon Golob of the Division of Undergraduate Education at bgolob@uci.edu. Questions about submission or receipt of applications can be addressed to Cristi Nunez at cjhutchi@uci.edu or 949-824-2278.

Division: https://honors.uci.edu/

A PhD in a field appropriate to the course. A broad knowledge of urban studies, sustainability, and the technical and social challenges facing contemporary cities. Experience teaching using an active-learning approach.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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