Unit Lecturer WFC - Biology & Conservation of Fishes, Fall Quarter

Position Overview

Salary range: $70,977 - $75,301.

Open date:
June 25, 2026.

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

Final date:
Friday, Sep 4, 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.

Qualifications:

Appropriate professional degree (e.g., doctorate or master's degree, or 30 units of graduate coursework); demonstrated teaching ability; a developing record of scholarly or professional achievement in an area of expertise related to the subject area of the course.

General Information:
Temporary lecturers are selected to fill specialized positions that require professional as well as academic expertise.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience and course load.

Course Availability:
The following course is available for Fall quarter 2026:
Biology & Conservation of Fishes: WFC
120. This course has a 3 hour Lab WFC
120L. Although the Lecturer will not teach the Lab, they will oversee the TAs.

WFC 120 - Biology & Conservation of Fishes (3 units):
Evolution, ecology, and conservation of marine and freshwater fishes. Prerequisites: BIS 002A or BIO 002; BIS 002B or BIO 001; BIS 002C or BIO 003; upper division ecology course recommended.

WFC 120L - Laboratory in Biology & Conservation of Fishes (2 units):
Morphology, taxonomy, conservation, and identification of marine and freshwater fishes with emphasis on California species. Prerequisites: WFC 120 (can be concurrent) and consent of instructor.

For full consideration, applications must be received by 07/06/2026. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching proficiency and three references. Candidates may be asked for further evidence of scholarship or teaching effectiveness at a later date.

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Authorization to Release Information Form – required for all applicants.
• Statement of Teaching

• 3 required (contact information only)

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