Science Communication Program Lecturer Pool

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Science Communication Program Lecturer Pool Position overview Position title: Science Communication Pre-six Lecturer Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $10,286 - $11,576 (based on salary points 6-10). 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 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 Science Communication Program at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach various graduate and undergraduate-level courses. Course topics include science newswriting and editing, feature writing and editing, profile and essay writing, multimedia storytelling, and investigative and policy reporting. See the UCSC Course Catalog for a complete list and descriptions of the programs courses. We seek applications from practicing journalists and science writers to teach graduate students the art and craft of science writing at a national, professional level. Lecturers will be expected to edit and guide student work to a professional standard, as well as inspire and promote student professional development. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Applicants with experience in public outreach are strongly encouraged to apply. The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the inclusive excellence of the academic community through their teaching and other assigned duties. The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position. Internal candidates will be given priority consideration. Science Communication Program: https://scicom.ucsc.edu/ UCSC Course Catalog: https://catalog.ucsc.edu/en/current/general-catalog/courses/scic-science-communication/ Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted) B.A./B.S. (or equivalent foreign degree) in science, English, journalism, or closely related field. A minimum of one quarter (or semester) teaching experience at the college or university level or experience leading workshops or training exercises for science communication professionals. A minimum of three published articles in professional science journalism. Your application must demonstrate that you meet all of the basic qualifications when you submit your application. There are no exceptions to this requirement. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your journalistic qualifications, relevant areas of expertise, teaching experience, and interest in the position. Please discuss your professional editing experience and how you have fostered or would foster student professional development. Relevant Published Writing Sample Relevant Published Writing Sample Relevant Published Writing Sample Sample Course Syllabus (required) Sample Course Syllabus (Optional) Sample Course Syllabus (Optional) Sample Course Syllabus (Optional) Sample Course Syllabus (Optional) Evaluations of Teaching (course 1 of 5) (Optional) Evaluations of Teaching (course 2 of 5) (Optional) Evaluations of Teaching (course 3 of 5) (Optional) Evaluations of Teaching (course 4 of 5) (Optional) Evaluations of Teaching (course 5 of 5) (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/JPF02042 Help contact: ehayden@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 Pol

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