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The UCLA Department of Labor Studies seeks applicants for a part-time, non-tenure track lecturer position during the 2026-2027 academic year.

The department is seeking a candidate who specializes in issues pertaining to courses on contemporary U.S. labor unions, race, and precarious workers; as well as labor sociology and the sociology of work

Responsibilities will include lecturing, conducting regularly scheduled office hours, and the writing and grading of assignments and exams. Ph.D. or terminal degree preferred, but not required. Applicants who are advanced to Ph.D. candidacy or who have a M.A., MF.A., or equivalent may be considered (currently enrolled UC students are not considered). Priority will be given to candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching Labor Studies or proven industry expertise in labor. Please indicate your areas of specialization.

A reasonable estimate for this position is $73,817 – $78,314.

Learn more and apply here!

Non-IRLE Job Openings

The jobs under the tab “Labor Jobs in our Community and Beyond” are relevant for recent graduates of the Labor Studies major or minor as well as others interested in promoting social justice and organizing for better workplaces.  Please note that these positions are not offered by IRLE or the Labor Center, and all questions and application submissions should be sent directly to the organization(s) with the job opening.

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