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.
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology Department:
Lecturer Pool (JPF02083)
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology Department:
Lecturer Pool to
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology Department:
Lecturer Pool
Job #
JPF02083
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology / Physical & Biological Sciences Division / UC Santa Cruz
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). Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from courses taught during the academic year.
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 Next review date: Friday, Jul 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
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 a
B.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.
