The Philosophy Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach courses supplementing the department's core curriculum, covering logic, history of philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, value theory, and introductory courses. Appointments are typically made during one or more quarters of the regular academic year and may also be made during Summer Session; this recruitment is valid for initial appointments made from fall quarter 2026 through fall quarter 2027. A PhD (or equivalent foreign degree) in philosophy, ethics, logic, philosophy and religious studies, or a closely related field is required, along with a demonstrated record of university teaching experience. Applications require a CV, a letter of application, and a teaching statement, plus two to four confidential letters of reference. A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $8,872-$24,965 based on salary points, with Summer Session compensation possibly varying. Internal candidates will be given priority consideration and the hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses. Review of applications began July 17, 2026, and applications are accepted until August 6, 2027.
- Career stageUntenured faculty
- DegreePhD
- Degree requirementPh.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in philosophy, ethics, logic, philosophy and religious studies, or a closely related field.
- OtherA demonstrated record of university teaching experience.
- Affiliation requirementInternal candidates will be given priority consideration.
- Work authorization requirementThe hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.
- StatusOpen
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