University of California-San Diego

Lecturer in Chemistry

Location
La Jolla, CA
Pay
$70,977 – $107,361 per year
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
July 18, 2026

About this position

Position overview Position title: Unit 18 Temporary Lecturer Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $70,977-$107,361. The posted UC academic salary scales (2026-27 Academic Salary Scales | UCOP) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position (T15). "Off-scale salaries", i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Application Window Open date: July 17, 2026 Next review date: Saturday, Aug 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Thursday, Jul 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 CHEMISTRY within the School of Physical Sciences at UC San Diego seeks to establish a pool of outstanding instructors for undergraduate courses in all areas of chemistry. Candidates will be expected to teach a diverse population of undergraduate students in the classroom and one-on-one settings in accordance with the course objectives. They will need to create and maintain a respectful, open, and inclusive environment for learning and be able to advise students on academic matters, while maintaining an active interest in the advances/current thinking in their subject area. Candidates will also need to effectively mentor and train Teaching Assistants (TA's) for instructional support, if applicable. Lastly, the candidate will need to utilize appropriate , relevant, and meaningful technology in teaching and learning. School: https://physicalsciences.ucsd.edu/ Department: https://chemistry.ucsd.edu/ Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Ph.D. in Chemistry or re

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How the pay compares

Medians across listings on this board that disclose per-course pay, updated daily.

This listing
$70,977 – $107,361 per year
Chemistry median
$4,150/ course, n=26
California median
$10,912/ course, n=115

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