Position overview
Application Window
Open date: June 25, 2026
Next review date: Saturday, Jul 11, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Sep 4, 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
QUALIFICATIONS: Appropriate professional degree, e.g. doctorate or master’s degree (or 30 units of graduate coursework); demonstrated teaching ability; a developing record of scholarly or professional achievement in an area of expertise related to the subject area of the course.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Temporary lecturers are selected to fill specialized positions that require professional as well as academic expertise.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and course load.
COURSE AVAILABILITY: The following course is available for Fall quarter 2026:
Biology & Conservation of Fishes: WFC120. This course has a 3 hour Lab WFC120L. Although the Lecturer will not teach the Lab, they will oversee the TA's.
Course Description:
WFC 120 — Biology & Conservation of Fishes (3 units)
Course Description: Evolution, ecology, and conservation of marine and freshwater fishes.
Prerequisite(s): (BIS 002A or BIO 002); (BIS 002B or BIO 001); (BIS 002C or BIO 003); upper division ecology course recommended.
WFC 120L — Laboratory in Biology & Conservation of Fishes (2 units)
Course Description: Morphology, taxonomy, conservation, and identification of marine and freshwater fishes with emphasis on California species.
Prerequisite(s): WFC 120 (can be concurrent); and consent of instructor.
APPLICATIONS: For full consideration, applications must be received 07/06/2026. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vita, evidence of teaching proficiency and three names of reference. Candidates may be asked for further evidence of scholarship or teaching effectiveness at a later date. Candidates must apply online at
This position is covered by collective bargaining agreement. UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Appropriate professional degree, e.g. doctorate or master’s degree (or 30 units of graduate coursework); demonstrated teaching ability; a developing record of scholarly or professional achievement in an area of expertise related to the subject area of the course.
Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)
Demonstrated teaching ability; a developing record of scholarly or professional achievement in an area of expertise related to the subject area of the course.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Research (Optional)
- Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.
- Statement of Teaching
- 3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07712
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