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University of California Santa Cruz
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology Department: Lecturer Pool
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What they do
A Biology Professor teaches foundational biology ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the biology curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$94,950 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology Department:
Lecturer Pool Position overview Position title: Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology Pre-six Lecturer Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $10,594- 11,576 (based on salary points 7-10).
Percent time:
Variable, based on the course load assigned.Anticipated start:
Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit's instructional need and the availability of funding. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in fall quarter 2026 through fall quarter 2027. Initial appointments with effective dates outside of this recruitment period will require an alternative open recruitment.Position duration:
Appointments are typically made during one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), but they may also be made during Summer Session.Application Window Open date:
June 17, 2026 Most recent review date: Friday, Jul 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.Final date:
Friday, Aug 6, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers. We seek outstanding candidates with teaching experience in the following specialties within biology: cell and molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, development, neuroscience, human physiology, microbiology, and in particular, laboratory instruction. Applicants with University-level teaching experience, including TA experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Please be aware that current University of California students cannot be appointed as lecturers. Appointments of UC students are restricted to student titles. Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.Molecular,Cell, and Developmental Biology Department :
https://mcd.ucsc.edu/ Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted)M.A./M.S.
degree, or aB.A./B.S.
degree and four years' laboratory research experience in an academic and/or professional environment. Degree and research experience must be in biology or a related field (e.g., molecular biology or biochemistry). Equivalent foreign degrees will be considered. Demonstrated record of college-level teaching experience. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae- Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter
- Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position. Statement of Teaching
- Teaching statement appropriate for the students that enroll at UC Santa Cruz. Candidates are urged to review the statement guidelines before preparing their application. Reference requirements 3 letters of reference required Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation
- . Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.
- All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law.
Apply link:
https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF02083 Help contact: tablack@ucsc.edu About UC Santa Cruz 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 or discrimination, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy APM- 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.