Lecturer in Sociology Anticipated

Position Overview

Position title:

Unit 18 Faculty

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an initial appointment is $70,977. See Unit 18 Lecturer table for the full salary range.

Employment type:

Academic year appointments, prorated in accordance with instructional workload calculations.

Anticipated start:
Academic Year 7/1/2026 – 6/30/2027

Fall Semester: 8/1/2026 – 12/31/2026

Spring Semester: 1/1/2027 – 5/31/2027

Position duration:
Academic year or fall/spring semester

• Open date:
  April 16, 2026
• Most recent review date:
  April 30, 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time – applications received after this date may be reviewed only if the position remains unfilled.
• Final date:
  March 1, 2027 at 11:59pm Pacific Time – applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts seeks a lecturer(s) to teach courses in Sociology during the Fall 2026 semester. Sample courses may include:

• Statistics for Sociology

Responsibilities include creating a syllabus, holding weekly office hours (2 hours per week), grading examinations and/or papers, and potentially holding discussion/lab sections or supervising a graduate student teaching assistant. This is a limited‑term appointment under the UC/ATU Faculty Agreement. Full‑time equivalency is defined as three courses in both Fall and Spring semesters; currently appointments are expected to be part‑time, though full‑time or part‑time positions may be available based on instructional needs.

• Advanced degree and experience teaching at the college or university level.
• Must provide a record of excellence in teaching.

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Authorization to Release Information Form – As a condition of employment, finalists must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years that found them to have committed misconduct. Misconduct includes violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, assault, or discrimination.
• Statement of Teaching – No more than 500 words, detailing how the applicant would approach teaching the courses they wish to teach and indicating subject area of interest.
• Sample Syllabus
• Recent Teaching Evaluation

Reference requirements: 3 references (contact information only).

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Applicants must possess valid authorization to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor non‑resident applicants requiring an H‑1B visa.

The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.