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Position overview
Position title: Lecturer
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $70,977 - $98,249
The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position
Application Window
Open date: March 9, 2026
Most recent review date: Monday, Jul 6, 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: Sunday, Jan 31, 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
With a commitment to excellence and diversity the University of California, San Diego Department of Education Studies (EDS) invites applications for the position of Non-Senate Faculty (temporary/part-time lecturer) to teach undergraduate courses as well as courses in the graduate programs during the academic year. Applicants will be selected from this pool for one year as needed; some appointments begin in the fall quarter and others in winter and spring quarters. The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter and may be renewed based on need and performance. Successful applicants may have an opportunity to teach in our Summer Session's course offerings.
EDS is an interdisciplinary department committed to equity and grounded in a close intersection between research and practice. Our mission is to collaboratively transform educational systems to better serve all students and our new colleague will share that passion. Academic offerings include undergraduate education minors, teaching credential programs in elementary, secondary, and Deaf education, and two doctoral programs. EDS Faculty research interests include linguistic and cultural diversity, teacher learning, leadership, and policy, school leadership and change, family and school partnerships, and uses of educational technology in teaching and learning. You may visit the EDS website to learn more about the UCSD Department of Education Studies. EDS Course descriptions can be found in the UCSD General Catalog .
Teaching Responsibilities:
We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can teach/co-teach courses in the department's undergraduate minor/major and advanced degree programs.
Potential undergraduate minor and major courses (excluding 128AB and 129ABC) can be found in the catalog (denoted with "EDS" course prefix).
Potential doctoral courses can be found here: PhD and Educational Leadership
Full EDS Course descriptions can be found in the UCSD General Catalog .
General Duties:
In addition to teaching responsibilities, duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students and preparing course materials.
The position is expected to be in-person and classes will be held on the UC San Diego Campus.
Department: http://eds.ucsd.edu
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Master's degree in the field of Education, Social Sciences or Humanities.
• At least six years of strong and demonstrated commitment to furthering equity, diversity and the improvement of public education.
• The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching and practice experience in the subject matter field with diverse populations of at least 1 year.

Preferred qualifications

• PhD or EdD in the field of Education, Social Sciences or Humanities
• At least 1 year of university level experience in teaching or mentoring in one of the specializations.

Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest - Applicants should summarize their training, relevant experience, and courses they are interested in teaching.
• Teaching Evaluations - Most recent evaluations.
  (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04474
Help contact: goshmago@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
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 status under state or federal law.
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.
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Job location
La Jolla, CA