Muir College Writing Program Lecturer (Part-Time/AY)

Muir College Writing Program Lecturer (Part-Time/AY)

University of California San Diego

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $70,977-$107,361.
The posted UC academic salary scales (Current UC Academic Salary Scales 2025-2026) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position: (Table 15: Unit 18 Faculty, Pre-Six Year Appointments, Academic Year (effective 7/1/25) (pdf)).

Application Window

Open date: March 9, 2026
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026 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: Sunday, Jan 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

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 university's eight undergraduate colleges has its own academic program through which students fulfill the university's writing requirements and engage the unique focus of the college. These programs are central to each college's student life and academic vision and reflect the college's mission statement and educational philosophy, providing a general education foundation on which students build disciplinary expertise in their majors and upper-division coursework. While the structure, subject matter, and educational approach of these programs vary by college, all are designed to help students develop the core competencies of written communication, oral communication, critical thinking, and information literacy.

John Muir College, one of UC San Diego's eight undergraduate colleges, seeks applicants for non-tenure-track lecturer positions in the Muir College Writing Program(MCWP). These positions are eligible for continuing status after 18 successful quarters of teaching. Appointments will be part-time and annual. Teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, and letters of recommendation may be required if the applicant is selected for an interview.

In this program, lecturers teach writing and course content in seminar-style classes and are responsible for assessing student work.

Muir College Writing Program engages students in critical thinking, reading, and writing. Courses require students to move beyond basic entry-level competency and produce university-level academic discourse. Students are expected to comprehend complex textual arguments and demonstrate strong analytical writing skills. The program offers three thematic course threads: Humanities, Science, and Environmental/Social Justice.

Muir Writing Home Page
Muir College Writing Program
Muir College Course Catalog

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.
2025-2026 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

• Cover Letter - (add description to request ranking of the selected colleges; if no preference, indicate)
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• 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)