Stevenson Elective Courses- Navigating Research University Lecturer Pool

Stevenson Elective Courses
- Navigating the Research University Lecturer Pool

Position overview

Position title: Stevenson Elective Courses Pre-six Lecturer
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach the standard five-credit course is $8,531 - $14,523 (based on salary points 1-19). Please see the UCSC Salary Scales and refer to the Non-senate Instructional (NSI) Unit 18 Pre-six Lecturer Academic Year scale.

Percent time: Variable, based on the course load assigned (one standard, five-credit course is 37.5%)

Anticipated start: Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit’s instructional need and the availability of funding. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments beginning in spring quarter 2025 through spring quarter 2026.

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: February 4, 2025
Most recent review date: Thursday, Mar 6, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

Stevenson College at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach Stevenson’s non-core/enhancement courses.

Stevenson’s enhancement courses explore the concept of Self and Society and emphasizes the goals of both self-understanding and active participation in one’s community. Some of the enhancement courses that are more frequently offered are Stevenson 26
- Navigating the Research University, Stevenson 10
- Skills for College and Beyond, Stevenson 50A
- Stevenson Alumni Careers in Law, and Stevenson 50B
- Stevenson Alumni Careers in Science and Technology.

Applicants with any of the areas of expertise or qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Demonstrated record of working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of social, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
• Skills in a research university setting.

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.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted)

• B.A./B.S. degree or higher (or equivalent foreign degree) and a minimum of two years of professional experience such as teaching, student advising, and/or educational programming.
• Teaching experience demonstrated by college-level teaching, TA experience, research presentations, and/or professional development training seminars.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.
• Statement of Teaching - Teaching statement appropriate for the students that enroll at UC Santa Cruz.
• Teaching Evaluations (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 2-3 letters of reference required

Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation.

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 Policy.