Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department: Lecturer Pool

University of California - Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 8,872 - 10,912; Part time

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a qualified Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Pre-six Lecturer to teach courses during the academic year and Summer Session. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and possess university-level teaching experience. The position offers variable percent time based on course load and is open for applications starting June 16, 2025.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in biology or related field is required.
• University level teaching experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach during the academic year or Summer Session.
• Provide instruction in various biology specialties.

Skills

Teaching experience

Expertise in ecology and evolutionary biology

Education

Ph.D. in biology or related field

Job description

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department: Lecturer Pool

Position overview

Position title: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Pre-six Lecturer

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $8,872-$10,912 (based on salary points 1-8). 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 2025 through fall quarter 2026. 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 16, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025 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: Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026 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 Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach during the academic year or Summer Session. Outstanding candidates with experience teaching in the following specialties within biology are encouraged to apply: introductory biology, genetics, marine biology, population biology, ecology, evolution, plant biology, botany, organismal biology, animal or plant physiology, behavior, and field courses.

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. Special attention will be given to those with proven undergraduate teaching skills and/or experience as an independent instructor at the post-secondary level.

The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.

Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department

https://www.eeb.ucsc.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted)

• Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in biology or related fields of study (e.g., ecology and evolutionary biology, conservation biology, environmental science, etc.).
• University level teaching experience.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications, interest in the position, and a description of the courses you are qualified to teach.
• Teaching Statement - Teaching statement appropriate for the students that enroll at UC Santa Cruz. Candidates are urged to review the statement guidelines before preparing their application.
• Evaluations of Teaching (set 1)
• Evaluations of Teaching (set 2) (Optional)
• Evaluations of Teaching (set 3) (Optional)
• Sample Course Material (sample 1) - E.g., course syllabus, handout, exam, etc. (Optional)
• Sample Course Material (sample 2) - E.g., course syllabus, handout, exam, etc. (Optional)
• Sample Course Material (sample 3) - E.g., course syllabus, handout, exam, etc. (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 letters of reference required. Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at https://academicpersonnel.ucsc.edu/confidentiality-statements/.

Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01946

Help contact: [e-mail]

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.

Job location: Santa Cruz, California

To apply, visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01946

©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.