Lecturer Department of Human Ecology, Community and Regional Development Program

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977 - $95,388

Open date: June 25, 2025

Most recent review date: Thursday, Jul 10, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Review date: Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 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.

Temporary positions are anticipated for lecturers in Community and Regional Development. A list of courses that may be available during the  academic year are listed below. It is possible that courses may be added or omitted from this list as the year progresses.

See (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for brief course descriptions.

Date: Several appointments are made each year. The number of courses assigned for each appointment may vary depending on type of course and percentage of appointment.

Service dates are:

• Fall Quarter 2025:
  September 22, 2025 - December 12, 2025
• Winter Quarter 2026:
  January 2, 2026 - March 20, 2026
• Spring Quarter 2026:
  March 26, 2026 - June 11, 2026

Courses which may be available  (subject to change):

• CRD 140 - Dynamics of Regional Development
• CRD 147 - Community Youth Development
• CRD 151 - Community Field Research:
  Theory & Analysis
• CRD 162 - People, Work & Technology
• CRD 164 - Theories of Organizations & Their Role in Community Change

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach one or more lecture and/or practicum courses in the Community and Regional Development Unit of the Department of Human Ecology.

General Information:

The Community and Regional Development Unit of the Department of Human Ecology at the University of California, Davis offers undergraduate majors leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Community & Regional Development, and Masters Degree in Community Development.

The Davis campus, third oldest in the ten-campus University of California system, offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The city of Davis is a progressive university town of about 65,622, located in the Sacramento Valley 72 miles northeast of San Francisco and 15 miles west of Sacramento, California's capital.

Applicants internal to the UC Davis Department of Human Ecology who had an appointment in  and apply by the  "Initial Review Date " of 7/8/2025 will be considered prior to all other applicants.

Applications may be submitted throughout the  academic year with appointments made as suitable candidates are identified. However, to guarantee consideration, applications should be received before July 8, 2025 for the  academic year. Interested persons should apply via  by uploading a current curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, teaching evaluations, and identify the courses in which they are interested in teaching.

We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Appropriate professional degree: minimum requirement is a Masters (MA/MS) in Human Ecology, Community Regional Development, Sociology, Geography, Public Policy, Planning, or equivalent discipline.
• Evidence of teaching excellence or potential for excellence.
• A developing record of scholarly or professional achievement in an area of expertise related to a subject area described in this announcement.

Preferred qualifications

• Ph.D. in Human Ecology, Community Regional Development, or equivalent discipline

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Teaching Evaluations
• List of Courses of Interest
• Statement of Teaching or other supporting documentation - A statement of teaching or reprints or other examples of scholarly or professional attainments.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements…