2026-2027 Lecturer for Department of Human Ecology, Community and Regional Development Program

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of California, Davis invites applications for temporary lecturer positions in the Community and Regional Development Unit of the Department of Human Ecology. The appointments cover the 2026-2027 academic year and may include Fall, Winter and Spring quarters.

Duties include teaching one or more CRD courses such as Dynamics of Regional Development, Rural Change, and Community Field Research, with responsibilities to develop syllabi, deliver lectures, and assess student work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (Human Ecology, Community Regional Development, Sociology, Geography, Public Policy, Planning, or equivalent).
• Evidence of teaching excellence or potential for excellence; and
• Developing record of scholarly or professional achievement in a related subject area.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more lecture and/or practicum courses in the Community and Regional Development Unit of the Department of Human Ecology.
• Prepare and deliver course materials, assignments and assessments; evaluate student work; participate in program activities.

Skills

Teaching

Public speaking

Course design

Education

Master's degree

PhD preferred

Job description

Position overview

A reasonable estimate for this position is $73,817 - $99,204

Application Window

Open date: September 10, 2026

Most recent review date: Friday, Sep 25, 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: Wednesday, Mar 31, 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

Temporary positions are anticipated for lecturers in Community and Regional Development.
A list of courses that may be available during the 2026-2027 academic year are listed below. It is possible that courses may be added or omitted from this list as the year progresses.

See General Catalog - General Catalog Home] for brief course descriptions.

Date: Several appointments are made each year. The number of courses assigned for each appointment may vary depending on type of course and percentage of appointment.

Service dates are:
Fall Quarter 2026: September 21, 2026 - December, 11, 2026
Winter Quarter 2027: January 4, 2027 - March 19, 2027
Spring Quarter 2027: March 25, 2027 - June 10, 2027

Courses which may be available 2026-2027 (subject to change):

• CRD 140 - Dynamics of Regional Development
• CRD 142 - Rural Change in the Industrialized World
• CRD 147 - Community Youth Development
• CRD 151 - Community Field Research: Theory & Analysis
• CRD 158 - Community Governance
• CRD 162 - People, Work & Technology
• CRD 164 - Theories of Organizations & Their Role in Community Change
• CRD 172 - Social Inequality: Issues & Innovations

Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach one or more lecture and/or practicum courses in the Community and Regional Development Unit of the Department of Human Ecology.

General Information:
The Community and Regional Development Unit of the Department of Human Ecology at the University of California, Davis, offers undergraduate majors leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Community & Regional Development, and Masters Degree in Community Development.
The Davis campus, third oldest in the ten-campus University of California system, offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The city of Davis is a progressive university town of about 65,622, located in the Sacramento Valley 72 miles northeast of San Francisco and 15 miles west of Sacramento, California's capital.

Applications

Applicants internal to the UC Davis Department of Human Ecology who had an appointment in 2026-2027 and apply by the "Initial Review Date" of Sep 25, 2026 will be considered prior to all other applicants.

Applications may be submitted throughout the 2026-2027 academic year with appointments made as suitable candidates are identified. However, to guarantee consideration, applications should be received before Sep 25, 2026 for the 2026-2027 academic year. Interested persons should apply via Welcome - AP Recruit by uploading a current curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, teaching evaluations, and identify the courses in which they are interested in teaching.

The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Human Ecology are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. These positions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Department

https://humanecology.ucdavis.edu/community-and-regional-development

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Appropriate professional degree [minimum requirement is a Masters (MA/MS) in Human Ecology, Community Regional Development, Sociology, Geography, Public Policy, Planning, or equivalent discipline];
• Evidence of teaching excellence or potential for excellence; and
• A developing record of scholarly or professional achievement in an area of expertise related to a subject area described in this announcement.

Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

• Ph.D. in Human Ecology, Community Regional Development, or equivalent discipline

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Teaching Evaluations
• List of Courses of Interest
• Statement of Teaching or other supporting documentation - A statement of teaching or reprints or other examples of scholarly or professional attainments.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Job location

Davis, California