2025 Summer Session Lecturer - Environmental Science & Policy
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: May 30, 2025
Next review date: Monday, Jun 16, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Dec 31, 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.
Position description
Temporary Lecturer (Summer Sessions 2025)
Position Description
Temporary positions are anticipated for lecturers in Environmental Science & Policy
A list of courses that may be available during Summer Session I and II, 2025 are below. It is possible that courses may be added or omitted from this list as the year progresses.
Appointment Date:
Several appointments are made for summer session. The number of courses assigned for each appointment may vary depending on type of course and percentage of appointment. Service dates are:
• Summer Session I 2025 Monday, June 23 – Friday, August 1
• Summer Session II 2025 Monday, August 4 – Friday, September 12
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach one or more summer courses for Environmental Science & Policy.
Courses which may be available summer 2025 (subject to change):
• ESP 001- Environmental Analysis
See general catalog for the brief course descriptions:
https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/courses-subject-code/esp/
Salary:
Salary commensurate with qualifications, education, experience and course load.
Applications:
Review of applications will begin June 11, 2025; open until filled. Interested persons should upload a current curriculum vitae, names of three references, list of courses which you are interested in teaching, syllabi from previous courses, statement of teaching, and student evaluations to https://recruit.ucdavis.edu. Criteria for appointment will be evidence of teaching excellence (or, for first time, relatively inexperienced candidates, the potential for excellence) in terms of (a) rigorous and intellectually challenging course content, and (b) the ability to present that material effectively, i.e., stimulating interest in and critical thought regarding the subject matter.
Interested candidates need to fill out an application
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/analyst/recruitments/JPF07148
Qualifications
Appropriate professional degree [minimum requirement is Masters], e.g., in psychology, human development, or equivalent discipline.
• Evidence of teaching excellence or potential for excellence.
• A developing record of scholarly or professional achievement in an area of expertise related to a subject area described in this announcement
Ph.D. is preferred, e.g., in environmental policy, environmental science, or equivalent discipline
Application Requirements
Cover Letter (Optional)
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
List of Courses - Please submit a list of courses you would be interested in teaching
Syllabi from previous courses taught
Statement of Teaching
Student Evaluations - Please provide copies of student evaluations from previous teaching experiences. (Example: teaching assistant, associate instructor, and lecturer)
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.
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Help contact: katramos@ucdavis.edu
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