Economics Lecturer Pool Opportunities – University of California, Santa Cruz

Economics Lecturer Pool Opportunities – University of California, Santa Cruz

• Institution: University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Economics, Social Sciences Division

• Job References: JPF02052, JPF02053, JPF02054

• Appointment Type: Pre-six Lecturer Pool / Variable appointment

• Academic Rank / Level: Lecturer

• Salary / Remuneration: USD $12,281–$13,823 for a standard five-credit course; Summer Session compensation may vary

• Location: Santa Cruz, California, USA

• Application Deadline: August 6, 2027 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

• Recruitment Period: Initial appointments made from Fall 2026 through Fall 2027

📋 Overview of Role

The Department of Economics at the University of California, Santa Cruz is establishing ongoing lecturer pools for instructors qualified to teach economics, disciplinary communication, business, accounting, and economics-related computer programming courses. Teaching assignments may be offered at the undergraduate or graduate level depending on departmental instructional needs and available funding.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

1. Economics Disciplinary Communication – JPF02053

• Teach upper-division disciplinary communication courses for undergraduate economics students.

• Current courses include Econ 197: Economics Rhetoric and Econ 104: Is There Truth in Numbers?

• Help students develop empirical analysis, writing, discussion, presentation, and feedback skills using real economic data.

• Demonstrate strong economics knowledge, writing ability, and communication skills.

• Be prepared to deliver online instruction when required.

2. Economics & Computer Programming – JPF02054

• Teach courses covering microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, econometrics, applied microeconomics, and applied macroeconomics.

• Teach computer programming languages relevant to econometrics and economics data analysis.

• Assignments may be at the undergraduate or graduate level.

• Experience teaching college-level courses, large lectures, or relevant professional-sector courses is strongly encouraged.

3. Business & Accounting – JPF02052

• Teach business subjects including marketing, finance, business strategy, and entrepreneurship.

• Teach accounting subjects including financial, managerial, cost, accounting information systems, auditing, taxation, and advanced accounting.

• Teaching assignments may be at the undergraduate or graduate level.

• Relevant professional experience and college-level teaching experience are strongly encouraged.

• Across all three pools, lecturers must be able to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and contribute to inclusive excellence.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Education:

• JPF02053: M.A./M.S. or higher, or equivalent foreign degree.

• JPF02054: M.A./M.S. or equivalent foreign degree in economics or a field relevant to the advertised courses.

• JPF02052: CPA, MBA, or M.A./M.S. degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in economics, business, or a relevant field.

Experience & Specializations:

• Economics knowledge demonstrated through education, teaching, research, or relevant professional/managerial experience.

• Work or research experience relevant to economics, computer programming, accounting, or business, depending on the pool.

• Teaching experience demonstrated through college teaching, TA experience, research presentations, or professional-development training seminars.

• Ph.D. or equivalent is particularly encouraged for candidates teaching non-accounting economics/business courses where applicable.

• Experience teaching large lecture courses is strongly encouraged.

Certifications / Licensure:

• CPA qualification is accepted as an educational qualification for the Business & Accounting lecturer pool.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Estimated compensation: USD $12,281–$13,823 per standard five-credit course, based on salary points 12–16.

• Compensation for Summer Session courses may differ from regular academic-year courses.

• Appointment percentage is variable and depends on the assigned course load.

• Appointments are generally made for one or more quarters during Fall, Winter, and Spring, with possible Summer Session appointments.

• UC Santa Cruz offers a competitive employee benefits package and work/life balance programs where applicable.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter addressing how you meet the qualifications.

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV).

3. Statement of Teaching appropriate for UCSC students.

4. Sample Course or Presentation Materials, such as syllabi, handouts, lecture slides, or exams.

5. Disciplinary Writing Sample in Economics — required for the Disciplinary Communication pool.

6. Teaching Evaluations from Recent Terms — optional.

7. 3–5 Confidential Letters of Recommendation submitted directly through the UC Recruit system.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Links:

  • JPF02052 – Business & Accounting Lecturer Pool

  • JPF02053 – Economics Disciplinary Communication Lecturer Pool

  • JPF02054 – Economics & Computer Programming Lecturer Pool

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: eclecrec@ucsc.edu

• 📅 Final Deadline: August 6, 2027 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

• Most Recent Review Date: July 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Applications submitted afterward may still be reviewed if the positions remain unfilled.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/