Entry Level Writing Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Position overview
Position title: Lecturer
Salary range: See Table 15 for the salary range for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf . A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,97 (full-time annual base rate), prorated according to appointment percentage. $70,977 to $84,752
Anticipated start: September 1, 2026
Application Window
Open date: February 28, 2026
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Apr 1, 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: Wednesday, Jun 30, 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 University Writing Program at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for full time and part time Lecturer positions during the 2026-2027 academic year. Teaching assignments are in English Composition and/or Entry-Level Writing classes, including Multilingual Learner(s) (ML).
The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter and may be renewed based on the instructional needs of the Program and available funding.
Anticipated start dates:
Fall Quarter 2026: September 23, 2026
Salary:
See Table 15 for the salary range for this position: [ https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf ]. A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977 (full-time annual base rate), prorated according to appointment percentage.
Basic Qualifications:
An M.A. and two years of teaching experience at the college level are required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Multilingual Learner(s) (ML) certification and/or significant experience teaching second-language students will be relevant considerations in our search.
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, CV, verification of credentials, statement of teaching explaining their Composition pedagogy, most recent student evaluations or evidence of teaching performance, and contact information of at least three individuals for letters of recommendation. Although not required, including teaching materials such as syllabi and sample assignments will be useful additions to the application file.
Application materials must be uploaded via our online recruit system.
[ https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF02226 ].
Review of applications will begin April 1, 2026. To ensure full consideration, all supporting materials should be received before the review date.
Questions regarding this position should be directed to Eric Chong, ericc@ucr.edu .
This position is represented by the University Council - American Federation of Teachers: [ https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/contract.html ]
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
An M.A. and two years of teaching experience at the college level are required.
Preferred qualifications
Multilingual Learner(s) (ML) certification and/or significant experience teaching second-language students will be relevant considerations in our search.
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Cover Letter - 1-page maximum
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Verification of Credentials - Diploma, official transcripts, etc.
• Statement of Teaching - 2-page maximum
• Student Evaluations / Evidence of Teaching Performance
• ESL Certification and/or Significant Experience (Optional)
• Sample Syllabi or Assignments (Optional)
• Statement of Research / Creative Activity (Optional)
• Misc. / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Letters are confidential. Candidate provides name/contact information of references. Request for letter is sent via AP Recruit.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02226
Help contact: ericc@ucr.edu
About UC Riverside
The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission ( https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement ) is a preferred qualification.
We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal ( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf ).
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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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 or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.
For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH .
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination .
For the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy, please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf .
Job location
Riverside, CA