What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer in Urban Studies and Planning position at UC San Diego?
Position overview
Position title: LecturerThe posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step is Unit 18 Faculty Pre-Six Year Lecturers, Academic Year Salary Scale https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf.
Application Window
Open date: September 25, 2025
Next review date: Friday, Oct 10, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 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
The Department of Urban Studies & Planning within the School of Social Sciences at the University of California, San Diego, is seeking to make appointments at the Lecturer Academic Year (Unit 18-Non-Senate Faculty) level for both its undergraduate majors: 1) Urban Studies and Planning and 2) Real Estate and Development.
Responsibilities entail the effective instruction of students, teaching classes in accordance with course objectives and published schedules, advising students on academic matters and maintaining an active interest in the advances/current thinking in their subject area.
The full list of undergraduate courses offered by DUSP can be found in the online course catalog: https://catalog.ucsd.edu/courses/USP.html. In the cover letter, candidates must identify the specific course or courses they are applying to teach and quarters they are available.
The Urban Studies and Planning Program at the University of California, San Diego, is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.
The position is in-person and classes will be held on the UC San Diego campus.
Department website: https://usp.ucsd.edu/
Department: https://usp.ucsd.edu
Qualifications
ABD for PhD in urban studies or a related field. Candidates who do not have a PhD in urban studies or a related field should have a master's degree in urban studies or a related field OR a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
Completion of a PhD in urban studies or a related field.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter - Please identify the specific course or courses you are applying to teach and quarters (Fall, Winter and/or Spring) that you are available.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Teaching Evaluations - Please provide at least 3 different summaries in the last 3 years compiled together into 1 PDF.
Statement of Teaching - Describe your beliefs, goals and practices related to teaching and learning, supported by concrete examples from your teaching experiences.
- 1 required (contact information only)
Help contact: dakerr@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
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.
As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties.
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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
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