University of California - Santa Cruz
Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology Department: Lecturer Pool
University of California - Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061
Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology Department: Lecturer Pool
Position Overview
Position title:
Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology Pre‑six Lecturer
Salary range:
A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five‑credit course is $9,138–$11,576 (based on salary points 2‑10). Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from courses taught during the academic year.
Percent time:
Variable, based on the course load assigned.
Anticipated start:
Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit’s instructional need and the availability of funding. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in fall quarter 2025 through fall quarter 2026. Initial appointments with effective dates outside of this recruitment period will require an alternative open recruitment.
Position duration:
Appointments are typically made during one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), but they may also be made during Summer Session.
Application Window Open date:
June 16, 2025
Most recent review date:
Wednesday, Jul 16, 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:
Tuesday, Jun 16, 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 Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach non‑laboratory undergraduate courses in the department (see the UCSC Course Catalog for course descriptions). Teaching assistants may be assigned to assist instructors as needed, and will be supervised by the instructor.
Outstanding candidates with experience teaching general microbiology or anatomy and related courses are encouraged to apply. The campus is especially interested in candidates who are committed to ensuring opportunity for students of all backgrounds and to fostering a community of inclusion and belonging through their teaching and other assigned duties.
Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted)
M.A./M.S. (or equivalent foreign degree) in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or a related field.
Minimum of one year of university teaching experience.
Application Requirements Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position and the courses you are qualified to teach.
Teaching Statement - Teaching statement appropriate for the students that enroll at UC Santa Cruz. Candidates are urged to review the statement guidelines before preparing their application.
Course Evaluations (set 1) (Optional)
Course Evaluations (set 2) (Optional)
Reference requirements
2‑3 letters of reference required. Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation*. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.
*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at https://academicpersonnel.ucsc.edu/confidentiality-statements/.
Apply link:
https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01948
Help contact:
metxadmn@ucsc.edu
About UC Santa Cruz As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
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 categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy.
It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistency with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at jobaccommodations@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-4602.
Job location: Santa Cruz, California
To apply, visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01948
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Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology Pre‑six Lecturer
Salary range:
A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five‑credit course is $9,138–$11,576 (based on salary points 2‑10). Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from courses taught during the academic year.
Percent time:
Variable, based on the course load assigned.
Anticipated start:
Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit’s instructional need and the availability of funding. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in fall quarter 2025 through fall quarter 2026. Initial appointments with effective dates outside of this recruitment period will require an alternative open recruitment.
Position duration:
Appointments are typically made during one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), but they may also be made during Summer Session.
Application Window Open date:
June 16, 2025
Most recent review date:
Wednesday, Jul 16, 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:
Tuesday, Jun 16, 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 Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach non‑laboratory undergraduate courses in the department (see the UCSC Course Catalog for course descriptions). Teaching assistants may be assigned to assist instructors as needed, and will be supervised by the instructor.
Outstanding candidates with experience teaching general microbiology or anatomy and related courses are encouraged to apply. The campus is especially interested in candidates who are committed to ensuring opportunity for students of all backgrounds and to fostering a community of inclusion and belonging through their teaching and other assigned duties.
Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted)
M.A./M.S. (or equivalent foreign degree) in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or a related field.
Minimum of one year of university teaching experience.
Application Requirements Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position and the courses you are qualified to teach.
Teaching Statement - Teaching statement appropriate for the students that enroll at UC Santa Cruz. Candidates are urged to review the statement guidelines before preparing their application.
Course Evaluations (set 1) (Optional)
Course Evaluations (set 2) (Optional)
Reference requirements
2‑3 letters of reference required. Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation*. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.
*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at https://academicpersonnel.ucsc.edu/confidentiality-statements/.
Apply link:
https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01948
Help contact:
metxadmn@ucsc.edu
About UC Santa Cruz As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
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 categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy.
It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistency with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at jobaccommodations@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-4602.
Job location: Santa Cruz, California
To apply, visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01948
#J-18808-Ljbffr