Lecturer-(UGIS Interdisciplinary Studies Field Major; ISF

Lecturer-(UGIS) Interdisciplinary Studies Field Major (ISF)

Position title:

Lecturer Interdisciplinary Studies Field (ISF)

Salary range:
The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. A reasonable expectation for the full-time salary range for this position is $70,977– $82,284. Point 1-12 on the current Salary Scale, Academic Year, Table 15 UCOP Salary Tables.

Percent time:
Academic Year: 17%-100% Summer Sessions:
Summer Sessions Lecturers are appointed at 11% in part-time positions that are weighed at 50%. Lecturers can teach up to 22% in a Summer Session.

Anticipated start:
Fall 2026, Spring 2027 or Summer 2027

Review timeline:
Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise. See the review date specified in AP Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for this specific position. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.

Position duration:
Appointments will be made for one semester or one academic year, with possibility for reappointment. The length of summer appointments will vary depending on the session.

Application Window

Open date:
July 1, 2026

Next review date:
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:
Thursday, Jul 1, 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.

Interdisciplinary Studies Field Major (ISF) in the Undergraduate Division of the College of Letters and Science is an interdisciplinary major and a research-driven program of liberal education, one of the top-ranked personalized majors offered at US universities and colleges. ISF offers students the unique opportunity to develop an individualized cross-disciplinary research program that includes a course of study and a senior thesis.

The course of study is made up of courses taken in the social sciences, the humanities, and/or the professional schools and colleges, alongside the required courses in ISF. Specializations are open. We particularly welcome applicants who can teach theories and methods of humanistic inquiry.

General Duties:
In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and using Cal's electronic resources for course management and may include supervising teaching assistants and course graders and advising students on interdisciplinary course selection and senior theses. ISF invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors with experience teaching interdisciplinary studies and international relations.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Basic qualifications (required at time of application): must have an advanced degree or be enrolled in an advanced degree program at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (by start date):
Completion of advanced degree or an equivalent international degree. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Ph.D. or equivalent international degree, and experience working with a diverse student population is preferred. College-level teaching experience in interdisciplinary studies and global internships is preferred. Knowledge of accessible technologies and universal design in instruction and online teaching is preferred.

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching

Reference requirements:

• 3 required (contact information only)

Reference letters may be requested of finalists.

Apply link: /JPF
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Help contact: carolync

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