Oakes College:

Elective Courses Lecturer Pool Position overview Position title: Oakes 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).

Please see the UCSC Salary Scales and refer to the Non-senate Instructional (NSI) Unit 18 Pre-six Lecturer Academic Year scale. Instructional Workload Credit (IWC) valuation may vary and the course salary will be adjusted accordingly. Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from courses taught during the academic year (see Summer Session Faculty and Lecturer Pay ).

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 3, 2026 Most recent review date: Thursday, Mar 5, 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 Oakes College at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an on-going pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach courses to enhance the Oakes College curriculum under the direction of the Oakes College Provost. Enhancement courses contribute to the college's long-standing areas of strength, which are ethnic studies, community-engaged learning and the sciences from a social justice framework. For a complete list of Oakes College courses and their descriptions, please see the UCSC Course Catalog . Applicants should be able to draw from expertise in one or several of the major disciplinary subject areas (arts, engineering, humanities, physical and biological sciences, and social sciences). We are especially interested in applicants with the following areas of expertise: professional experience in social justice or public service organizations; expertise and teaching experience for student success; teaching experience (as the instructor of record) in higher education; a terminal degree in their disciplinary subject area; and/or a demonstrated record of working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of social, cultural, and academic backgrounds. 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.

Oakes College :

https://oakes.ucsc.edu/ Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted) M.A/M.S.; or a

B.A./B.S.

degree and completion of at least one year of a Ph.D. program; or a

B.A./B.S.

degree and at least two years' teaching experience at the college level. Equivalent foreign degrees are applicable. Experience with providing instruction in an educational environment (e.g., instructor of record, teaching assistant, etc.) 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., which must include the name, title, institution, and contact information for two professional references. The hiring unit will conduct reference checks for those applicants who are under serious consideration. 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. Teaching Evaluations (set 1) (Optional) Teaching Evaluations (set 2) (Optional) Teaching Evaluations (set 3) (Optional) Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF02029 Help contact: oakescam@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.

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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at jobaccommodations@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-4602.

Notice of Availability:

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CAPM 102.530 . UCSC

is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. 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.

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