Lecturer in Latin American Studies AY 2026-2027
UC San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
Position Overview
Unit 18 Pre-Six Lecturer
Salary range: $70,977-$82,284
Application Window
Open date: April 20, 2026
Next review date: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) – Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Mar 31, 2027 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
For Academic Year 2026-27, Latin American Studies at UC San Diego has occasional openings for temporary non‑tenure track lecturers (Unit 18) throughout the academic year. The program is looking for applicants who have experience teaching undergraduate lower and upper division lecture courses. The full list of courses offered by Latin American Studies can be found in the Online Course Catalog. Candidates must identify the specific course or courses they are applying to teach and quarters they are available. 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.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application): Applicants must have an MA in Sociology or an MS, MSW or JD in related fields with at least two years of relevant experience to the course(s) to which they are applying to teach.
Preferred qualifications : PhD or EdD in the field of Latin American Studies; at least 1 year of university level experience in teaching or mentoring in one of the specializations.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching
Teaching Evaluations
Reference Requirements
1-4 letters of reference required
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.
Job Location
San Diego, CA
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Unit 18 Pre-Six Lecturer
Salary range: $70,977-$82,284
Application Window
Open date: April 20, 2026
Next review date: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) – Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Mar 31, 2027 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
For Academic Year 2026-27, Latin American Studies at UC San Diego has occasional openings for temporary non‑tenure track lecturers (Unit 18) throughout the academic year. The program is looking for applicants who have experience teaching undergraduate lower and upper division lecture courses. The full list of courses offered by Latin American Studies can be found in the Online Course Catalog. Candidates must identify the specific course or courses they are applying to teach and quarters they are available. 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.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application): Applicants must have an MA in Sociology or an MS, MSW or JD in related fields with at least two years of relevant experience to the course(s) to which they are applying to teach.
Preferred qualifications : PhD or EdD in the field of Latin American Studies; at least 1 year of university level experience in teaching or mentoring in one of the specializations.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching
Teaching Evaluations
Reference Requirements
1-4 letters of reference required
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.
Job Location
San Diego, CA
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