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Temporary positions are anticipated for lecturers in Community and Regional Development.
A list of courses that may be available during the 2026-2027 academic year are listed below. It is possible that courses may be added or omitted from this list as the year progresses.

See General Catalog - General Catalog Home] for brief course descriptions.

Date:

Several appointments are made each year. The number of courses assigned for each appointment may vary depending on type of course and percentage of appointment.

Service dates are:

Fall Quarter 2026: September 21, 2026 - December, 11, 2026
Winter Quarter 2027: January 4, 2027 - March 19, 2027
Spring Quarter 2027: March 25, 2027 - June 10, 2027

Courses which may be available 2026-2027 (subject to change):

CRD 140 - Dynamics of Regional Development
CRD 142 - Rural Change in the Industrialized World
CRD 147 - Community Youth Development
CRD 151 - Community Field Research: Theory & Analysis
CRD 158 - Community Governance
CRD 162 - People, Work & Technology
CRD 164 - Theories of Organizations & Their Role in Community Change
CRD 172 - Social Inequality: Issues & Innovations

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach one or more lecture and/or practicum courses in the Community and Regional Development Unit of the Department of Human Ecology.

General Information:

The Community and Regional Development Unit of the Department of Human Ecology at the University of California, Davis, offers undergraduate majors leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Community & Regional Development, and Masters Degree in Community Development.

The Davis campus, third oldest in the ten-campus University of California system, offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The city of Davis is a progressive university town of about 65,622, located in the Sacramento Valley 72 miles northeast of San Francisco and 15 miles west of Sacramento, California's capital.

Applications:

Applicants internal to the UC Davis Department of Human Ecology who had an appointment in 2026-2027 and apply by the “Initial Review Date” of Sep 25, 2026 will be considered prior to all other applicants.

Applications may be submitted throughout the 2026-2027 academic year with appointments made as suitable candidates are identified. However, to guarantee consideration, applications should be received before Sep 25, 2026 for the 2026-2027 academic year. Interested persons should apply via Welcome - AP Recruit] by uploading a current curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, teaching evaluations, and identify the courses in which they are interested in teaching.

The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Human Ecology are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. These positions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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