"University Writing Program Lecturers 2025-2026"

Lecturer positions
University Writing Program
University of California, Riverside

The University Writing Program at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for full time and part time Lecturer positions during the 2025-2026 academic year. Teaching assignments are in English Composition and/or Entry-Level Writing classes, including ESL.

The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter and may be renewed based on the instructional needs of the Program and available funding.

Anticipated start dates:
Winter Quarter 2026: January 5, 2026
Spring Quarter 2026: March 30, 2026

Salary:
See Table 15 for the salary range for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf. A reasonable estimate for this position is $68,247 (full-time annual base rate), prorated according to appointment percentage.

An M.A. and two years of teaching experience at the college level are required. ESL certification and/or significant experience teaching second-language students will be relevant considerations in our search.

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, CV, verification of credentials, statement of teaching explaining their Writing Composition pedagogy, most recent student evaluations or evidence of teaching performance, and two current letters of recommendation. Although not required, including teaching materials such as syllabi and sample assignments will be useful additions to the application file.

Application materials must be uploaded via our online recruit system https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF02083.

Review of applications will begin November 21, 2025. To ensure full consideration, all supporting materials should be received before the review date.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Stacy Ramos, Stacy.Ramos@ucr.edu.

This position is represented by the University Council - American Federation of Teachers: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/contract.html.