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Position title: Temporary Lecturer

Salary range: A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $70,977 - $120,835 annually.

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.

Percent time: Percent appointments may vary, up to 100%

Anticipated start: Summer 2026 or later

Application Window

Open date: April 1, 2026

Next review date: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Mar 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 Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at UCSB invites applications for our lecturer pool, focusing on Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Microbiology. The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department. We aim to enrich our academic community with broad perspectives and innovative teaching. This opportunity is ideal for educators enthusiastic about employing modern pedagogies to meet the varied needs of a wide range of academic backgrounds, thereby enhancing learning experiences and academic excellence.

The posting will remain open until March 31, 2027, to accommodate our department needs. The pool will close on March 31, 2027; if you would like to continue to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.

Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the next review date specified in UC Recruit to indicate the next potential upcoming opening. If there is no future review date showing, your application may not be considered at this time.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

At a minimum, applicants must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. (or equivalent) except the dissertation (or equivalent) in Molecular or Cellular Sciences, or related field.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Applicants must have a PhD degree or equivalent in Molecular or Cellular Sciences, or related field by the time of appointment.

Preferred qualifications

Teaching experience at the college level in a related field is preferred

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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Cover Letter

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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

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Statement of Teaching - May include, but not limited to detailed teaching experience, teaching philosophy, teaching strategies, career goals as a teacher, and preferred courses to teach. (~3 pages)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

The search committee will solicit letters from the references using the contact information provided only if the applicant becomes the top candidate.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03040

Help contact: alczarnecki@ucsb.edu

About UC Santa Barbara

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.

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, students and third parties

• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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.

Job location

Santa Barbara, California

Application Links

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