University of California-Santa Cruz

Mathematics Department: Lecturer Pool

Location
Santa Cruz, CA
Pay
$9,138 – $13,029 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
June 30, 2026

About this position

Mathematics Department: Lecturer Pool Position overview Position title: Mathematics Pre-six Lecturer Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $9,138-$13,029 (based on salary points 2-14). 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 Mathematics at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach various courses. Course topics include, but are not limited to, upper division and graduate level algebra, analysis and geometry, as well as, lower division areas of algebra, trigonometry, precalculus, and calculus. Outstanding candidates with experience to teach courses in one or more of the above areas 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. Appointments are temporary positions with end dates and generally made one quarter at a time, based on the changing curricular needs of the Department. Internal candidates will be given priority consideration. Mathematics: https://www.math.ucsc.edu/ Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted) Masters degree (or an equivalent foreign degree) in mathematics or a closely related field (e.g., applied mathematics, mathematical statistics, etc.). Prior teaching experience at the collegiate or university level, as an instructor or teaching assistant. 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. Statement of Teaching - Clearly outline your teaching experience, the mathematics courses you are qualified to teach, and your teaching interests. Candidates are urged to review the statement guidelines before preparing their application. Course Evaluations (set 1) - Course evaluations of your teaching from the most recent terms. (Optional) Course Evaluations (set 2) - Course evaluations of your teaching from the most recent terms. (Optional) Course Evaluations (set 3) - Course evaluations of your teaching from the most recent terms. (Optional) Sample Course Material (sample 1) - Syllabus, handout, etc. (Optional) Sample Course Material (sample 2) - Syllabus, handout, etc. (Optional) Sample Course Material (sample 3) - Syllabus, handout, etc. (Optional) Reference requirements4-6 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/JPF02078 Help contact: marecr@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 compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), UCSC publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is availa

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This listing
$13,029
Mathematics & Statistics median
$3,338/ course, n=70
California median
$10,286/ course, n=297

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