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University of California Santa Cruz
College Nine: Elective Courses Lecturer Pool
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A College Professor or Instructor teaches students beyond the high school level, including undergraduate and graduate students. Teaches subjects ranging from liberal arts (literature, history, languages) to sciences, mathematics, business, art., music or technology. Conducts research and supervises student research. Teaches at a public or private college, in a two year or four year degree program.
$116,870 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
College Nine:
Elective Courses Lecturer Pool Position overview Position title: College Nine Elective Courses Pre-six Lecturer Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach the standard five-credit course is $8,872- $15,104 (based on salary points 1-19).
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 spring quarter 2026 through spring 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:
February 1, 2026 Most recent review date: Tuesday, Mar 3, 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, Jan 29, 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 College Nine at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach College Nine enhancement courses under the general direction of the College Nine College Provost. A complete list of the College Nine courses and their descriptions can be viewed in the UCSC Catalog . These courses offer students the opportunity for small, seminar-style classes at the college level and they are designed to augment or enhance general education requirements and disciplinary courses. The enhancement courses focus on College Nine's theme of International and Global Perspective . Selected candidates will contribute to this theme and in some cases they will have the opportunity to design or help develop new enhancement courses. Although trained in one discipline, applicants should be comfortable working in an interdisciplinary environment and draw from expertise in one or more of the following disciplinary subject areas: humanities, arts, social sciences, or life sciences. Applicants with any of the following qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply: Record of effectively working with students from a wide range of social, cultural, and academic backgrounds. Familiarity with current theory and research in international and global perspective. Master's degree or completion of at least one year of a Ph.D. program. A minimum of two years' teaching experience at the University level. The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the inclusive excellence of the academic community through their teaching and other assigned duties. The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position. Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.College Nine :
https://collegenine.ucsc.edu Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted)B.A./B.S.
degree or higher (or equivalent foreign degree). Your application must demonstrate that you meet all of the basic qualifications when you submit your application . There are no exceptions to this requirement. 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. Teaching Statement
- Statement of teaching experience, interests, and plans appropriate for the students at UC Santa Cruz. Candidates are urged to review the UCSC Teaching Statement Guidelines before preparing their application. Reference requirements 2-3 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/JPF02024 Help contact: mmontgom@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.