Ocean Sciences Department: Lecturer Pool

University of California - Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 111,443 - 125,427; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Santa Cruz is seeking Ocean Sciences Pre‑Lecturers to teach introductory courses in oceanography. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in ocean sciences or a related field and have teaching experience at the university level. This position emphasizes the importance of fostering inclusion and belonging in the classroom. Flexible hours based on course load.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in ocean sciences, marine sciences, atmospheric sciences, or a related field.
• Strong commitment to fostering community inclusiveness in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach various introductory courses in oceanography that meet general education requirements.
• Supervise teaching assistants assigned to assist in courses.

Skills

Teaching experience

Evidence of undergraduate teaching skills

Commitment to inclusion

Education

Ph.D. in ocean sciences or related field

Job description

Ocean Sciences Department: Lecturer Pool

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 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 Ocean Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach various introductory courses. Course topics include all areas of oceanography, including biological, chemical, and physical oceanography, 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.

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.
• Sample Course Material (sample 1) – Syllabus, handout, lecturer slides, etc. (Optional)
• Sample Course Material (sample 2) – Syllabus, handout, lecturer slides, etc. (Optional)
• Sample Course Material (sample 3) – Syllabus, handout, lecturer slides, etc. (Optional)
• Sample Course Material (sample 4) – Syllabus, handout, lecturer slides, etc. (Optional)
• Sample Course Material (sample 5) – Syllabus, handout, lecturer slides, etc. (Optional)
• Course Evaluations (set 1) (Optional)
• Course Evaluations (set 2) (Optional)
• Course Evaluations (set 3) (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.

*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/JPF01950

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UC Santa Cruz

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Job location

Santa Cruz, California

To apply, visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01950