Lecturer - Muir College Environmental Studies AY 2026-2027

UC San Diego Academic Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,977 - 107,361; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego Academic Jobs seeks a temporary part-time Lecturer for the Environmental Studies minor program at John Muir College. The role involves teaching a single class in a 3-month quarter, integrating environmental justice and climate change perspectives. Applicants should hold an M.A. in Environmental Studies or related fields and have teaching experience.

The position offers a salary range of $70,977-$107,361 and requires candidates to submit their curriculum vitae, cover letter, and teaching statement through the UCSD application system.

Qualifications

• M.A. degree required by start of appointment.
• One year of teaching experience in relevant fields preferred.
• Knowledge of diverse perspectives including humanities and social sciences.

Responsibilities

• Teach a single class for a 3-month quarter.
• Integrate environmental justice and climate change in teaching.
• Prepare syllabus and course materials.

Skills

Teaching experience in Environmental Studies

Familiarity with Environmental Law

Understanding of Indigenous approaches to climate change

Education

M.A. degree in Environmental Studies, Ecology or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $70,977-$107,361. The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf.

Application window: Open date: March 11, 2026. Final date: Sunday, Feb 28, 2027 (Pacific Time). Applications received after the review date of Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time will be considered only if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The Environmental Studies minor program with John Muir College at UC San Diego seeks temporary, part‑time lecturers to teach a single class for a 3‑month quarter. Candidates should have teaching experience in Environmental Studies and related perspectives such as Environmental Law, Indigenous approaches to climate change, Federal policy and Environmental Law in Indigenous contexts, Wilderness and Human Values, and Coastal Ecology.

We seek lecturers who can integrate environmental justice and climate change with a qualitative approach to natural sciences, and who have a critical approach to the concept of wilderness from Indigenous and decolonial perspectives.

Compensation for teaching a single course is approximately 1/9 of the full‑time salary range posted above.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• M.A. degree in Environmental Studies, Ecology or other related field required by start of appointment.

Preferred qualifications

• One year teaching experience in Environmental Studies, Ecology or other related fields within a university setting, encompassing a diverse range of perspectives such as humanities, social sciences, policy, and natural sciences.
• Ph.D. and/or terminal degree in Environmental Studies, Ecology or related fields.

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated CV.
• Cover Letter.
• Statement of Teaching.
• Statement of Research (optional).
• Sample Syllabi (optional).
• Teaching Evaluations – most recent evaluations (including student comments if available). If not available, a letter of reference on teaching ability (optional).

Reference requirements: 2–3 references required (contact information only). If only two references are available, include them.

Application Process

Submit through the UCSD online application system, AP‑On‑Line Recruit: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04390.

Contact

Help contact: [e-mail]

EEO Statement

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 status under state or federal law.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

La Jolla, CA