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Unit 18 Lecturer for WFC 130 - Physiological Ecology of Vertebrates, 2027 Winter Quarter (2026-2027 academic year) • 2026 - 2027

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $73,817 - $78,314

Application Window

Open date: October 22, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Nov 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Dec 18, 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.

Position description

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology offers a temporary Lecturer position in Physiological Ecology of Vertebrates

APPOINTMENT DATE:
Winter Quarter 2027: January 4, 2027– March 25, 2027

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach one upper division course in Physiological Ecology of Vertebrates: WFC 130

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: A reasonable estimate for this position is $68,247-$70,295. The % of annual salary will be determined by the Instructional Workload Credits worksheet based on enrollment, lecture and discussion hours.

COURSE AVAILABILITY: The following course is available for Winter Quarter 2027:

Physiological Ecology of Vertebrates: WFC130

See link below for full course description.
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This position is covered by collective bargaining agreement. 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.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

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.

Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

Demonstrated teaching ability; a developing record of scholarly or professional achievement in an area of expertise related to the subject area of the course.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Teaching

  • 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.

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07960

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Job location

Davis, CA