Unit Lecturer Academic Year 2025-2026, Dept of Plant Sciences

Salary range:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977-$124,460.

Review timeline:
Apply by the "Initial Review Date" of August 18, 2025 will be considered prior to all other applicants. Applications will be reviewed throughout the year as need arises.

Open date: August 7, 2025

Next review date: Monday, Sep 8, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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

Final date: Monday, Jul 27, 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.

The Department of Plant Sciences offers temporary Lecturer positions in the Plant Sciences. A list of courses that may be available during academic year  is provided below. Included are area of degree and experience required to effectively teach these courses. Courses may be added or omitted from this list as the year progresses.

APPOINTMENT DATES:
Assignments vary according to type of course and percentage of appointment. Service periods are:

Fall Quarter 2025:
September 22 - December 12, 2025

Winter Quarter 2026:
January 2 - March 20, 2026

Spring Quarter 2026:
March 26 - June 11, 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach one or more undergraduate or graduate courses in PLS, BIT, ENH, IAD, and/or HRT or others as needed . Candidates may be asked to teach 1or more courses for the year depending on programmatic need and candidate's availability.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Temporary lecturers are selected to fill specialized positions which require professional as well as academic expertise. Temporary lecturers may be selected to fill teaching needs occasioned by leave of regular faculty or to enhance and compliment the strengths of faculty teaching related courses. Therefore, in any given year, open positions and requirements for individuals to fill them will vary.

SALARY:
Commensurate with experience and course load.

COURSE AVAILABILITY:
The following courses may be available for the  academic year pending availability of funding. Areas of degree and experience noted. Other courses will be added as needed. For full descriptions of courses please see:

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This position is covered by collective bargaining agreement.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A. Master's Degree (or 30 units of graduate coursework) at time of appointment.

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

B. Demonstrated teaching ability

C. A developing record of scholarly or professional achievement in an area of expertise related to the subject area of the course.

D. Doctorate Degree

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Teaching

• Reprints or other examples of scholarly or professional attainments (Optional)

• 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 required (contact information only)

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