Unit Lecturer AY

Position overview

UC Davis Writing Center invites applications for lecturers to teach general education writing courses at the entry level, first year and/or upper division.

A reasonable estimate for this position is between $68,247 - $79,119.

Open date: October 30, 2025

Next review date: Friday, Nov 21, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 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.

The UC Davis Writing Center invites applications for lecturers to teach general education writing courses at the entry level, first year and/or upper division.

A PhD in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies or closely related field is preferred. An MA, MS, or graduate specialization in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies or closely related field will also be considered. University-level experience in teaching developmental writing is desired. We are interested in candidates who have experience teaching hybrid courses and contributing to curriculum and faculty development projects. Ability to work successfully with a student population that is linguistically and culturally diverse is also very important.

Successful candidates will be familiar with contemporary composition theory and practice.

The Writing Center is a unit that houses writing instruction as well as writing support, tutoring and consulting. The Center is committed to teaching a linguistically and culturally diverse student body and to hiring instructors who reflect that diversity. UC Davis is an AANAPISI and HSI.

Appointments will begin on 1/2/26, and the percentage of time will be determined by the number of courses hired to teach.

Application Process

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, contact information of three references, and a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses experience. All materials must be submitted through the online application form: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
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We will begin reviewing applications on 11/21/2025 and hope to have made decisions by 12/21/2025, but positions will remain open until filled. We will conduct interviews by Zoom, or, when possible, on campus.

To find out more about our current lecturers and the courses they teach, please visit .

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must have a PhD (completed or near completed) or MA/MS in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. Degrees in other fields may be considered along with relevant teaching experience.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Additional qualifications include experience teaching one or more of the following: developmental writing, basic writing, developmental reading.

Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

Preferred qualifications include university-level experience in teaching diverse student populations, bilingual and multilingual students, first-generation college students, and writing across the curriculum courses. Preferred qualifications also include experience teaching hybrid and online courses and contributing to curriculum and faculty development projects.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter - Your cover letter should include your experience working with diverse students and how this has shaped your approach and learning outcomes.
• Statement of Teaching
• Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: /JPF
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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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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