College Writing Program Lecturers (Full-Time/AY)

College Writing Program Lecturers (Full-Time/AY)

University of California San Diego

Position overview
Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $68,247-$103,231.
The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2025-26-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for 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: December 1, 2025
Next review date: Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Dec 1, 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

UC San Diego's college system provides undergraduates with a living and learning community that mirrors the experience of studying at a smaller liberal arts college while affording the benefits of a large research university. Each of the eight colleges has its own academic program through which students fulfill the university's writing requirements... [full description of programs for Eighth College, Seventh College, Warren College, Eleanor Roosevelt College, Revelle College]

We are seeking applicants for non-tenure track lecturer position(s) that are eligible for continuing status after 18 successful quarters of teaching. Appointments will be full-time/annual. ... If you have a preference to work with one or more of the Colleges, please rank the colleges of interest in your cover letter. The appointment will be to only one of the Colleges.

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Applicants must hold an MS or MA degree or be on track to graduate by May 2026 in any of the following fields: Composition, Rhetoric, Writing Studies, English, Literature, History, Ethnic Studies, or a related field aligned with the writing program's curriculum
• At least one year of teaching experience

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
MS or MA in any field is required at time of start.
2026-2027 Academic Year starts on July 1, 2026.

Preferred qualifications

• PhD, MFA or other terminal degree
• Experience with using a LMS (Learning Management System)

Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter - (add description to request ranking of the selected colleges; if no preference, indicate)
• Statement of Teaching
• Syllabi - Optional at the time of interview (Optional)
• Teaching evaluations - Optional at the time of interview (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 2-4 required (contact information only)