Lecturer in Urban Studies and Planning

Lecturer in Urban Studies and Planning

University of California San Diego

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $70,977-$110,581.
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step is Unit 18 Faculty Pre-Six Year Lecturers, Academic Year Salary Scale https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf.

Application Window

Open date: September 25, 2025
Most recent review date: Friday, Oct 10, 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: Thursday, Apr 30, 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 Urban Studies & Planning within the School of Social Sciences at the University of California, San Diego, is seeking to make appointments at the Lecturer Academic Year (Unit 18-Non-Senate Faculty) level for both its undergraduate majors: 1) Urban Studies and Planning and 2) Real Estate and Development.

Responsibilities entail the effective instruction of students, teaching classes in accordance with course objectives and published schedules, advising students on academic matters and maintaining an active interest in the advances/current thinking in their subject area.

The full list of undergraduate courses offered by DUSP can be found in the online course catalog: https://catalog.ucsd.edu/courses/USP.html. In the cover letter, candidates must identify the specific course or courses they are applying to teach and quarters they are available.

The Urban Studies and Planning Program at the University of California, San Diego, is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.

The position is in-person and classes will be held on the UC San Diego campus.

Department website: https://usp.ucsd.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
ABD for PhD in urban studies or a related field. Candidates who do not have a PhD in urban studies or a related field should have a master's degree in urban studies or a related field OR a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred qualifications
Completion of a PhD in urban studies or a related field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter - Please identify the specific course or courses you are applying to teach and quarters (Fall, Winter and/or Spring) that you are available.
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Teaching Evaluations - Please provide at least 3 different summaries in the last 3 years compiled together into 1 PDF.
• Statement of Teaching - Describe your beliefs, goals and practices related to teaching and learning, supported by concrete examples from your teaching experiences.

Reference requirements

• 1 required (contact information only)