UC San Diego is hiring: Literature Lecturer - Creative Writing in San Diego

Position Overview

Position title: Non‑Senate

Salary range: $68,247–$72,404. The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment.

The salary scale for this position can be viewed in the UC salary tables.

Application Window

Open date: July 25, 2025

Most recent review date: Monday, August 11, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:59 pm (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 Literature within the School of Arts and Humanities at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. We invite applications for Temporary Lecturer(s) in Creative Writing for the 2025/26 academic year. The successful applicant(s) will have expertise in teaching multiple disciplines and genres of creative writing, potentially including Fiction Writing, Poetry Writing, Creative Nonfiction Writing, Experimental Writing, Screenwriting, and Speculative Fiction Writing.

Appointments will be part‑time (1–2 classes per quarter), from one quarter up to one year in duration.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

• hold an MFA or PhD in Creative Writing
• demonstrated outstanding teaching experience (at least 2 years teaching at the College level) in at least three of the following genres/areas: Fiction Writing, Poetry Writing, Creative Nonfiction Writing, Experimental Writing, Screenwriting, and Speculative Fiction Writing.
• Publications in Peer‑Reviewed Journals

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated outstanding teaching experience in more than three of the following genres/areas: Fiction Writing, Poetry Writing, Creative Nonfiction Writing, Experimental Writing, Screenwriting, and Speculative Fiction Writing.
• One or more books in the above genres

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• 2 Detailed Syllabi
• Teaching Evaluations – can scan teaching evaluations into one PDF document and upload here (strongly advised to include teaching evaluations if available). 2 are required.
• 10‑page Writing Sample
• Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements:

• 2 references (contact information only)

Please add contact names and requested information. Request your dossier services to upload reference letters to your online application web page.

Apply Link

https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04324

Help Contact

naponce@ucsd.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Location

La Jolla, CA