Economics Disciplinary Communication Lecturer Pool

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Economics Disciplinary Communication Lecturer Pool Position overview Position title: Economics Disciplinary Communication Pre-six Lecturer Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $12,281-$13,823 (based on salary points 12-16). 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 units instructional need and the availability of funding. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in fall quarter 2026 through fall quarter 2027. 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 17, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Jul 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Aug 6, 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 Economics at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach courses satisfying the disciplinary communication (DC) requirement for the Economics Department. The position requires that lecturers have the ability to teach writing in the discipline of at least one DC course. Currently our department offers two DC courses: Econ 197: Economics Rhetoric and Econ 104: Is there Truth in Numbers? In our DC general education courses for undergraduate economics degrees, students develop empirical analysis skills applied to real economic data by reading, analyzing, discussing, writing, providing feedback and/or presenting topics bearing on issues related to economic theory and policy. Instruction will be at the upper-division undergraduate level. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a knowledge of economics, and strong writing and communication skills. The successful candidate must be able to work with students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds as well as be ready to deliver online instruction. Applicants who meet the basic qualifications and have college level teaching experience are encouraged to apply. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the inclusive excellence of the academic community. Internal candidates will be given priority consideration. Economics Department: https://economics.ucsc.edu Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted) M.A./M.S. or higher (or equivalent foreign degree). Knowledge of economics demonstrated by a degree in economics, experience teaching economics courses, or managerial experience involving budgetary and economic decisions. Teaching experience demonstrated by prior record of teaching, TA experience, research presentations, or professional development training seminars. Application Requirements Document requirements Cover Letter - Letter of application that addresses how you meet qualifications. Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Teaching - Teaching statement appropriate for the students that enroll at UC Santa Cruz. Candidates are urged to review the statement guidelines before preparing their application. Sample of Disciplinary Writing for Economics Sample Course or Presentation Materials - Syllabi, handouts, lecture slides, exams, etc. Sample Course or Presentation Materials - Syllabi, handouts, lecture slides, exams, etc. (Optional) Sample Course or Presentation Materials - Syllabi, handouts, lecture slides, exams, etc. (Optional) Teaching Evaluations from the Most Recent Terms (course 1 of 2) (Optional) Teaching Evaluations from the Most Recent Terms (course 2 of 2) (Optional) Reference requirements3-5 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 UCSCs confidentiality statement. Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF02053 Help contact: eclecrec@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 applicants 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. If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at jobaccommodations@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-4602. Notice of Availability: In comp

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