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Earth and Planetary Sciences Department: Lecturer Pool

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UC SANTA CRUZ

Santa Cruz, CA (In Person)

$87,760 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/5/2026

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Job Description

Earth and Planetary Sciences Department:
Lecturer Pool (JPF02076)
Earth and Planetary Sciences Department:
Lecturer Pool to
Earth and Planetary Sciences Department:
Lecturer Pool Job #
JPF02076
Earth & Planetary Sciences / Physical & Biological Sciences Division / UC Santa Cruz
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title: Earth and Planetary Sciences Pre-six Lecturer Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $9,986-$11,239 (based on salary points 5-9). 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 Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach courses for the department or the Environmental Sciences undergraduate degree program. Course topics include geosciences (including geology, geochemistry, geophysics, and Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing with applications in the geosciences), planetary science, and/or environmental sciences. Applicants with expertise in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: geology; geochemistry, mineralogy; geophysics and seismology; geomorphology. A PhD (or equivalent foreign degree) in an area of earth and/or planetary sciences will be highly valued. The campus is especially interested in candidates who are committed to ensuring opportunity for students of all backgrounds and to fostering a community of inclusion and belonging through their teaching and other assigned duties. Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.
Earth and Planetary Sciences Department:
https://eps.ucsc.edu/ QUALIFICATIONS Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted) Master's degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in an area of earth and/or planetary sciences. Teaching experience demonstrated by college level teaching experience, TA experience, research presentations, and/or professional development training seminars.