Project Management Lecturer - Master of Quantitative Economics

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The UCLA Master of Quantitative Economics program (MQE) invites applications for a Lecturer with domain expertise in project management for the Winter 2026 (payroll dates: January 1-March 31, 2026) and/or Spring 2026 (payroll dates: April 1-June 30, 2026) quarter(s). This is a non-tenure teaching track appointment, on a part-time basis and made quarter by quarter, as dictated by instructional needs.

The instructor will develop and teach a course in project management specifically designed for MQE students that will arm them with critical professional skills. The successful candidate will possess knowledge and expertise in creating risk management plans, understanding process improvement techniques, creating budgets, and managing escalations, team dynamics, and stakeholders. Candidate will have extensive expertise utilizing project management software, tools, and templates and practicing Agile project management, with an emphasis on Scrum.

Responsibilities of the position will include developing the syllabus and course; delivering lectures and applied lessons; holding regularly scheduled office hours; being responsive and helpful to students; developing and grading assignments and providing guidance to students involved in co-curricular applied projects.

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.

* Master's degree or higher in economics, data analytics, statistics, computer science, electrical engineering or equivalent

* Experience applying a variety of machine learning techniques in industry, such as supervised and unsupervised learning, regression, classification, clustering, and deep learning. Applications in economics and finance are a strong plus

* Excellent verbal communication skills, capable of leading lectures of 75+ students

* Advanced knowledge of the application of technical or mathematical concept to professional settings

• 3 required (contact information only)

Applicants will be asked to name references to complete their application, but the references will not be asked to provide letters unless the analyst 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.

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "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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