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Job #JPF11154
CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY / L&S Physical Sciences / UCLA
Position overview
Salary range: $87,616-$170,668
Application Window
Open date: July 7, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Aug 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Aug 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
UCLA California Teach Academic Coordinator
Job Title: Cal Teach Program Director
Payroll Title: Academic Coordinator II (fiscal year)
Appointment: 100%
Effective date: 9/1/2026
Position Overview:
The University of California, Los Angeles seeks a 100% fiscal-year Academic Coordinator II to manage and grow the UCLA California Teach program, which is designed to increase both the quality and quantity of K-12 science and mathematics teachers in California. The UCLA California Teach program (HTTP Server Test Page powered by: Rocky Linux (http://www.cateach.ucla.edu) ) is part of the University of California Science and Math Initiative.
Position Description
Working under the administration of the Dean of Physical Sciences and the program's Faculty Director, the Program Director
coordinates a sequence of California Teach courses during the academic year and the intensive internships in the summer through
o recruiting UCLA science and math students
o coordinating appropriate field placements for them
o identifying, hiring, and supporting the Unit 18 seminar instructors and the classroom mentor teachers
o evaluating the effectiveness and impact of the field placements and seminars
collaborates with all 9-campus UC Cal Teach coordinators, directors and UCOP personnel including participating in committees that inform policies and practices for the system-wide program and data for UCOP reports to the Regents and Legislature
works with Professors of Teaching on research efforts on the impact of the program on the recruitment of STEM teachers from research-intensive institutions
participates in obtaining external funding through proposal writing and collaborations with College Development staff
manages the hiring and defines the activities of the Cal Teach undergraduate ambassadors
oversees the administration of the free-standing science education minor, which resides within the Cal Teach program
collaborates with the Executive Director of Center X to manage the joint BS/credential option for seniors.
leads the alumni tracking program of Science Education minors and joint BS/credential graduates
ensures appropriate and correct advising of students interested in STEM teaching careers and the Science Education minor.
In the course of these duties, the Academic Coordinator
works closely with K-12 teachers, K-12 administrators, UC faculty and staff, and deans to develop and maintain the program
interfaces with Center X and the Teacher Education Program on behalf of students in the programs
The Program Director supervises an administrative assistant who assists in the routine tasks of the California Teach program
Qualifications:
Required:
An advanced degree (preferably doctorate) in a STEM field or Education and high-school teaching experience or experience mentoring science and math undergraduates exploring teaching careers.
Desirable qualities include teacher professional development; familiarity with undergraduate student support issues; experience working with teachers in teacher preparation or in professional development programs; teaching experience in high-need schools; academic program management, and/or research in science/mathematics teaching and learning. Knowledge and understanding of current issues in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education at the state and national levels; excellent administrative and leadership skills; and the ability to work productively and establish rapport with undergraduate students, K-12 teachers and administrators, mathematics and science faculty, and campus academic administration will enhance an application.
The position is currently vacant; the successful applicant will be expected to begin by September 1, 2026, earlier preferred. This is an in-person position located in Young Hall on the UCLA campus.
Application Requirements:
Document Requirements:
-Curriculum Vitae (your most recently updated CV)
-Cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the position
-Reference check authorization form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
-UC Mission statement
The position will remain open until filled. The University of California is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Compensation: Academic Coordinator II salary range is $87,616 - $170,668; starting salary commensurate with qualifications and experience for each of the components.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
An advanced degree (preferably doctorate) in a STEM field or Education and high-school teaching experience or experience mentoring science and math undergraduates exploring teaching careers.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.
The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:
Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
Expand our reach as a global university
Enhance our research and creative activities
Elevate how we teach
Become a more effective institution
Prompt for candidates for recruitment:
Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the @context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Reference requirements
3-5 letters of reference required
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Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11154
Help contact: marlag@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 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.
"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.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH)
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf)
Job location
Los Angeles, CA
