Unit Faculty-Lecturer

Position Overview

The Department of Informatics in the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences has the occasional need for Unit 18 Faculty to assist in delivering a diverse curriculum. The department is highly interdisciplinary with faculty and student backgrounds in anthropology, computer science, design, education, health informatics, humanities, media arts, organizational studies, psychology, software engineering, and more. Please visit the Department website for information on the various degree programs and courses offered.

Applicants should have a graduate degree (Ph.D. or M.S) in an area related to Informatics or an equivalent combination of education/experience. A compelling teaching portfolio, as well as a clear vision for teaching to a diverse audience at the university level, is highly desired. This recruitment is for potential openings in the future (i.e., an open pool) and does not guarantee availability.

A reasonable estimate for this position ranges from $70,977 to $199,722 for a full-time appointment; actual salary will be based on appointment percentage and where the candidate falls within the provided salary scale range. Please see salary scale here ().

Open date:
January 12, 2026
Most recent review date:
Sunday, Feb 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date:
Tuesday, Jun 30, 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.

Assist in delivering a diverse curriculum across interdisciplinary programs within the Department of Informatics.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

• Graduate degree (Ph.D. or M.S) in an area related to Informatics or an equivalent combination of education/experience.

• Curriculum Vitae – your most recently updated CV.
• Reflective Teaching Statement – see our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
• Teaching Evaluations – evidence of teaching effectiveness, including peer review of teaching, awards, course syllabi.
• Reference requirements: 3–5 references (contact information only).

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The University of California, Irvine 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 categories covered by the UC anti‑discrimination policy. 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.

Irvine, CA