Kresge College: Elective Courses Lecturer Pool

University of California - Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 8,531 - 14,523; Part time

Job summary

A college in California is looking for a Pre-six Lecturer to teach elective courses focused on enhancing student learning within the liberal arts. Ideal candidates will have a PhD or MFA and substantial teaching experience, and they should demonstrate the ability to engage with a diverse student body. The appointment spans from spring 2025 to spring 2026, offering a salary range of $8,531 to $14,523 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Five or more years’ university-level teaching experience.
• Demonstrated record of working effectively with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Teach Kresge College enhancement courses in a diverse liberal arts program.
• Contribute to collaborative and experimental approaches to higher learning.

Skills

Expertise in film and media studies

Creative and nonfiction writing

Ecology and environmental studies

Political and social justice

Interdisciplinary fields

Education

PhD or MFA

M.A/M.S. (or equivalent foreign degree)

Job description

Position Overview

Position title: Kresge College: Elective Courses Pre‑six Lecturer

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach the standard five‑credit course is $8,531 - $14,523 (based on salary points 1‑19). Compensation may vary for Summer Session courses.

Percent time: Variable, based on the course load assigned (one standard, five‑credit course is 37.5%).

Anticipated start: Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit’s instructional need and the availability of funding. Recruitment is valid for initial appointments beginning in spring quarter 2025 through spring quarter 2026.

Position duration: Appointments are typically made during one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), but may also be made during Summer Session.

Application Window

Open date: February 4, 2025

Most recent review date: Thursday, Mar 6, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description & Qualifications

Kresge College at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach Kresge College enhancement courses, which contribute to a diverse liberal arts program, expand general education options, provide opportunities for learning across disciplines, and explore collaborative and experimental approaches to higher learning.

• Expertise in film and media studies, creative and nonfiction writing, ecology and environmental studies, art and community, political and social justice, and other interdisciplinary fields.
• PhD or MFA.
• Five or more years’ university‑level teaching experience.
• Demonstrated record of working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of social, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the inclusive excellence of the academic community through their teaching and other assigned duties.

Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.

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

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

• M.A/M.S. (or equivalent foreign degree), or five years' equivalent professional experience in artistic or creative work consisting of publications, exhibitions, or performances.
• University‑level teaching experience.

Your application must demonstrate that you meet all of the basic qualifications when you submit your application. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter – Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.
• 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.
• Teaching Evaluations (course 1 of 3) (Optional)
• Teaching Evaluations (course 2 of 3) (Optional)
• Teaching Evaluations (course 3 of 3) (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 2 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.

Apply Link

https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01864

Help Contact

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Job Location

Santa Cruz, California

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.