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University of California Santa Cruz
Economics Lecturer Pool
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What they do
An Economics Professor teaches foundational economics ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the economics curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$91,565 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Economics Lecturer Pool Position overview Position title: Economics and Computer Programming Pre-six Lecturer Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $12,281
- 13,823 (based on salary points 12-16).
Percent time:
Variable, based on the course load assigned.Anticipated start:
Appointments are contingent on the hiring units 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 Economics at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach courses in the following areas: Economics- microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, econometrics, applied microeconomics, and applied macroeconomics. Computer programming
- languages related to econometrics or economics data analysis.
Economics Department :
https://economics.ucsc.edu Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted)M.A./M.S.
degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in economics or a field relevant to advertised course topics. Work or research experience in economics or computer programming. Teaching experience demonstrated by college level teaching, TA experience, research presentations, or professional development training seminars. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae- Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter
- Letter of application that addresses how you meet the positions qualifications. 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. Sample Course or Presentation Materials
- Syllabi, handouts, lecture slides, exams, etc. Sample Course or Presentation Materials
- Syllabi, handouts, lecture slides, exams, etc. (Optional) Sample Course or Presentation Materials
- Syllabi, handouts, lecture slides, exams, etc. (Optional) Teaching Evaluations from the Most Recent Terms (course 1 of 2) (Optional) Teaching Evaluations from the Most Recent Terms (course 2 of 2) (Optional) Reference requirements 3-5 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/JPF02054 Help contact: eclecrec@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 applicants 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.