Temporary Lecturer - LINGUISTICS

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 68,247 - 89,047; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a Lecturer (Unit 18) for temporary teaching positions in the Department of Linguistics. Responsibilities include instruction in various topics such as Computational Linguistics and advising students academically.

The ideal candidate should possess a Master's degree in Linguistics, along with a year of teaching experience. The position offers flexible appointments from part time to full time.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Linguistics or equivalent.
• At least one year of teaching experience, including as a teaching assistant.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective instruction and adhere to course objectives.
• Advise students regarding academic matters.
• Teach upper- and lower-division courses in Linguistics.

Skills

Teaching experience

Linguistics knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Linguistics or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Position title: Lecturer (Unit 18)

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $68,247 - $89,047. The posted UC academic salary scales provide the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the salary scale for this position at https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf

Appointments may vary from part time to full time, up to a total of two courses per quarter, from one quarter up to one year in duration, with the possibility of extension in accordance with Department needs.

Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, May 31, 2027 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 Linguistics within the School of Social Sciences at UC San Diego is committed to building an excellent and diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and invites applications from candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to this commitment. The Department is currently accepting applications for temporary non‑tenure track lecturers (Unit 18).

Responsibilities include effective instruction, teaching classes in accord with the course description and objectives, following the academic and administrative policies of the department and program, and advising students on academic matters. Courses may include upper‑ and lower‑division courses in the areas of Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics, Cognition and Language, Language and Society, Language Studies, and Speech and Language Sciences. Course descriptions can be found at http://ucsd.edu/catalog/courses/LING.html

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

• Candidates must have at minimum a Master's degree or equivalent in Linguistics or a related field.
• One year of teaching experience. Instructional experience may include experience as a teaching assistant or associate faculty member.

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Teaching – describe prior experience and/or field of interest.
• Teaching Evidence – please upload copies of recent teaching evaluations.
• Reference requirements: 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04503

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UC San Diego – 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/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties.

Job Location

San Diego, CA