University of California-Davis

2026-2027 Lecturer - Environmental Science And Policy

Location
Davis, CA
Pay
$70,977 – $98,249 per year
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
May 20, 2026

About this position

Position overview Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977 -$98,249 Application Window Open date: May 19, 2026 Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jun 3, 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: Thursday, Apr 1, 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 The Department of Environmental Science and Policy at the University of California, Davis invites applications for lecturer positions to teach courses during the 2026-2027 academic year. Compensation and the duration of the appointment will depend on the number of courses assigned and the number of units per course. Position Description: To instruct various ESP/ENV courses throughout the academic year, as depends on leave replacement needs. See contact info for queries about which courses are relevant in a given term. APPOINTMENT DATE: Assignments vary according to type of course and percentage of appointment. Service periods are: Fall Quarter 2026: September 21, 2026- December 11, 2026 Winter Quarter 2027: January 4, 2027 - March 19, 2027 Spring Quarter 2027: March 25, 2027 - June 10, 2027 RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach one or more undergraduate or graduate courses in Environmental Science and Policy and/or Environmental Policy and Management. Candidates may be asked to teach one to two courses for the year depending on programmatic need and candidate's availability. QUALIFICATIONS: Appropriate professional degree, e.g. Doctorate; or Master's degree and prior professional success and recognition for excellence; or Thirty (30) units of graduate coursework and prior professional success and recognition for excellence; a demonstrated teaching ability; a developing record of scholarly or professional achievement in an area of expertise related to the subject area of the course. GENERAL INFORMATION: Temporary Lecturers are selected to fill specialized positions which require professional, as well as academic, expertise. Temporary Lecturers may be selected to fill teaching needs occasioned by leave of regular faculty or to enhance and compliment the strengths of faculty teaching related courses. Therefore, in any given year, open positions and requirements for individuals to fill them will vary. SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications, education and experience. APPLICATIONS: Apply on-line at Browse Open Recruitments or Log In - AP Recruit by July 1, 2026 for first consideration; open until filled. Applicants should submit a letter of interest (including summary of qualifications), curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, contact information for up to three references (optional), identify which courses they are interested in teaching, and submit reprints or other examples of their scholarly or professional attainments and teaching evaluations. Candidates may be asked for further evidence of scholarly or creative work at a later date. This position is covered by collective bargaining agreement. UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Appropriate professional degree, e.g. Doctorate; or Master's degree and prior professional success and recognition for excellence; or Thirty (30) units of graduate coursework and prior professional success and recognition for excellence Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position) Project Management Experience A demonstrated teaching ability A developing record of scholarly or professional achievement in an area of expertise related to the subject area of the course. University level teaching experience is highly desired. Application Requirements Document requirements Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Evidence of Teaching Proficiency - Examples: Student evaluations four courses taught or TA'd previously. Peer review of teaching documents. Statement of Teaching (Optional) Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form. Misc./Additional (Optional) Reference requirements0-3 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07523 Help contact: katramos@ucdavis.edu About UC Davis 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 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 for Employees, Students and Third Parties APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled, "Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. UC Davis is a smoke

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$10,200/ course, n=301

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