Lecturer in Philsophy of Science, Spring 2026

The Department of Philosophy at the University of California, Los Angeles is looking for a Lecturer to teach the PHILOS 8: Introduction to Philosophy of Science course for the Spring 2026 quarter, beginning March 25, 2026. This is a part-time position as Lecturer with the possibility of renewal contingent upon a satisfactory performance review and approval of the Dean. Only those with previous teaching and training experience, and who have a Ph.D. should apply.

Course description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Study of selected problems concerning the character and reliability of scientific understanding, such as nature of scientific theory and explanation, reality of theoretical entities, inductive confirmation of hypotheses, and occurrence of scientific revolutions. Discussion at nontechnical level of episodes from history of science. P/NP or letter grading.

How to apply: Applicants should apply online via UCLA Academic Recruit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10734. This position requires submission of a CV, a completed reference check authorization form, and contact information for a minimum of three individuals who may be contacted for a letter of recommendation. The University will contact the referees with instructions on how to submit their letters. We also encourage the applicants to upload, if available, teaching evaluations and sample syllabi and assignments.

Salary range: The current minimum pay range is $70,977-$75,301, as defined in Table 15 of the UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf) . Salary will be prorated due to teaching workload based on appointment percentage.

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.

Only those with previous teaching and training experience, and who have a Ph.D. should apply.

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Applicants are asked to name references, but the references will not be asked to provide letters unless the search committee requests them.

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.

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