Temporary Lecturer Linguistics Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position overview
Position title: Lecturer
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $70,247 -$92,609. The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf) set the minimum pay determined
by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf)
Application Window
Open date: July 1, 2026
Most recent review date: Friday, Jul 31, 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: Monday, May 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
The Department of Linguistics within the School of Social Sciences at UC San Diego is committed to building an excellent and diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and invites applications from candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment. The Department is currently accepting applications for temporary non-tenure track lecturers (Unit 18).
Responsibilities include effective instruction, teaching classes in accord with the course description and objectives, following the academic and administrative policies of the department and program, and advising students on academic matters. Courses may include upper- and lower-division courses in the areas of Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics, Cognition and Language, Language and Society, Language Studies, and Speech and Language Sciences. Course descriptions can be found at http://ucsd.edu/catalog/courses/LING.html
Appointments may vary from part time to full time, up to a total of two courses per quarter, from one quarter up to one year in duration, with the possibility of extension in accordance with Department needs.
The posting will remain open for the duration of the year to accommodate upcoming course needs or until the positions are filled.
Department: http://linguistics.ucsd.edu
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have at minimum a Master's degree or equivalent in Linguistics or related field.
One year of teaching experience. Instructional experience may include experience as a teaching assistant or associate in.
Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Teaching - Describe prior experience and/or field of interest.
• Teaching Evidence - Please upload copies of recent teaching evaluations.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04503
Help contact: jlau@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
San Diego, CA