Statistics Department: Lecturer Pool

University of California - Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 9,986 - 20,908; Part time

Job summary

A public educational institution in Santa Cruz, California is seeking a Statistics Pre-six Lecturer to teach a range of statistics courses. The role requires an M.S. in statistics or a related field and prior teaching experience. This is a flexible, temporary position based on departmental needs, with ongoing applications accepted through June 2026.

Qualifications

• M.S. (or equivalent foreign degree) in statistics or closely related field.
• Demonstrated college-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach statistics courses including elementary statistics and probability theory.
• Contribute to inclusive excellence in the academic community.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge in statistics

Education

M.S. in statistics or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Statistics Department: Lecturer Pool

Position title: Statistics Pre‑six Lecturer

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five‑credit course is $9,986–$20,908 (based on salary points 5–30). 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 Statistics at the University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach statistics courses. Course topics include, but are not limited to, all areas of statistics: elementary statistics, probability theory, and statistical inference.

Outstanding candidates with experience to teach courses in one or more of the above areas are encouraged to apply. 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. Appointments are temporary positions with end dates and are generally made one quarter at a time, based on the changing curricular needs of the department.

Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.

Statistics Department: https://engineering.ucsc.edu/departments/statistics/

Qualifications

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

• M.S. (or equivalent foreign degree) in statistics or closely related field such as mathematical statistics and probability.
• Teaching experience demonstrated by college level teaching experience, TA experience, research presentations, and/or professional development training seminars.

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.
• Statement of Teaching – Teaching statement that clearly outlines your teaching experience and teaching interests.
• Teaching Evaluations – Course 1 (Optional)
• Teaching Evaluations – Course 2 (Optional)
• Teaching Evaluations – Course 3 (Optional)
• Sample Course Material (Optional)
• Sample Course Material (Optional)
• Sample Course Material (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 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/.

Help Contact

[e-mail]

EEO and Policies

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM – 035: Aff… (anti discrimination)

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.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at [e-mail] or (831) 459‑4602.

Job Location

Santa Cruz, California

How to Apply

To apply, visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01922