Ocean Sciences Department:

Lecturer Pool (JPF02081)

Ocean Sciences Department:

Lecturer Pool to

Ocean Sciences Department:

Lecturer Pool Job #

JPF02081

Ocean Sciences / Physical & Biological Sciences Division / UC Santa Cruz

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Ocean Sciences Pre-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 Ocean 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 all areas of oceanography, including biological, chemical, and physical oceanography, environmental sciences, and marine biology. These courses are designed to meet campus general education requirements; standard texts and/or readers may be used for these classes. Teaching assistants (TAs) may be assigned to assist instructors and will be supervised by the instructor. All areas and subspecialties of ocean and marine sciences and ecology will be seriously considered. Applicants with evidence of teaching (including TA) experience at the university level and/or proven undergraduate teaching skills are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

Ocean Sciences Department:

https://oceansci.ucsc.edu/ QUALIFICATIONS Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted) Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in ocean sciences, marine sciences, atmospheric sciences, or a related field.