Academic recruitment • United States
UC Davis Lecturer Pools and Faculty Opportunities 2026–27
Selected teaching pools, temporary lecturer searches and separate faculty vacancies at the University of California, Davis.
Review dates and final dates differ. Several initial reviews have passed. Later applications may be considered only while positions remain unfilled. Pool registration does not guarantee a course assignment.
Recruitment overview
| Institution | University of California, Davis — UC Davis |
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| Scope | Selected lecturer pools and teaching searches, plus separate faculty vacancies |
| Application route | Individual JPF recruitment records within UC Davis AP Recruit |
| Coverage | A selected guide, not a complete vacancy inventory |
The opportunities below are separate applications. Use the JPF number to locate each record through the official portal linked at the end.
Lecturer pools and temporary teaching searches
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering — JPF07836
Part-time temporary lecturer pool for undergraduate teaching, dependent on instructional need. A relevant PhD or equivalent and evidence of teaching capability are required. The description expects capacity to teach at least three relevant undergraduate courses.
| Review / final | 11 October 2026 passed / 30 June 2027 |
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| Published salary estimate | US$73,817–207,711; actual pay depends on appointment percentage |
| Documents | Cover letter; CV/publications; teaching evaluations as available; teaching statement; signed Authorization to Release Information. Research statement and scholarly examples optional. |
| References | 3–5 contacts |
Both dates use 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. The notice equates one four-unit course in a quarter with a 33% appointment.
School of Law Lecturer Pool — JPF07417
Part-time, limited-term, non-tenure-track teaching, subject to instructional needs. Applicants need a JD or equivalent and relevant professional expertise.
| Review / final | 14 September 2026 passed / 31 December 2026, both 11:59 p.m. Pacific |
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| Documents | CV, cover letter proposing courses, signed release form; teaching statement and student evaluations optional |
| References | Three professional contacts |
| Pay basis | Prorated according to appointment percentage and courses assigned |
The notice says applicants wishing to remain in the pool after closure must submit a new application.
Psychology Temporary Lecturers — JPF07586
Requires a PhD in Psychology or a related field at application. The notice also specifies college/university teaching experience and evidence of effective teaching by the start date. It prioritises specified UC Davis-associated candidates and requires US work eligibility.
| Review / final | 30 June 2026 passed / 31 March 2027, both 11:59 p.m. Pacific |
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| Teaching areas | General psychology, research methods and selected upper-division specialisms |
| Documents | CV, cover letter, teaching statement, student evaluations, course expertise/justification and signed release form |
| References | 3–5 contacts |
Civil and Environmental Engineering — JPF07515
Temporary in-person teaching at Davis. The basic qualification is a relevant master’s degree or extensive relevant university-level teaching experience, with specified exceptions for exceptional practice/teaching backgrounds. A relevant PhD is preferred.
| Review / final | 30 October 2026 passed / 2 March 2027, both 11:59 p.m. Pacific |
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| Required materials | CV, courses interested in teaching and signed release form; several additional teaching materials are optional |
| References | 3–5 contacts |
| Pay caution | The US$78,314–85,576 range is stated for a 100% appointment; expected assignments may be only 25–33% for one quarter |
Mathematics Pre-Six Lecturer — JPF07566
A mathematics or related PhD and prior mathematics teaching experience are required. Materials include a CV, teaching statement, evaluations for two courses, signed release form and two required teaching letters; a third letter is optional. A teaching-video link is encouraged but optional.
Date discrepancy: the structured application window gives 31 March 2027, 11:59 p.m. Pacific, for review and final submission. The narrative retains an earlier “30 April 2026” full-consideration date, predating the listed opening. Confirm the intended review schedule with the department rather than relying on the inconsistent text.
Sociology of Criminology and Law — JPF07913
Temporary spring-quarter teaching requires college-level teaching experience and an advanced degree in Sociology or a related discipline. The annual salary rate is US$73,817, adjusted for appointment percentage.
| Full consideration / final | 7 December 2026 / 26 February 2027, both 11:59 p.m. Pacific |
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| Core documents | CV, cover letter, teaching statement, teaching materials and signed release form |
| References | Two contacts |
The narrative calls teaching materials optional, but the document checklist includes a required slot. Follow the live portal requirements and clarify any uncertainty with the department.
More teaching listings in the portal
The following were checked at directory level only; their detailed eligibility and document requirements were not reviewed:
| JPF07508 — Agricultural and Resource Economics | Review passed 17 May 2026; final 1 April 2027 |
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| JPF07523 — Environmental Science and Policy | Review passed 3 June 2026; final 1 April 2027 |
| JPF07538 — History | Review passed 12 August 2026; final 31 March 2027 |
| JPF07917 — Theatre and Dance | Full consideration 6 November 2026; final 13 November 2026 |
Separate faculty vacancies
These are discipline-specific searches, rather than general lecturer pools.
Physics and Astronomy Assistant Professor — JPF07916
Tenure-track experimental hard condensed matter physics. A PhD or equivalent in physics or a related field is required at application. The expected salary range is US$124,300–148,900, based on experience.
The structured window gives 16 November 2026 for full consideration and 29 November 2026 as final, both 11:59 p.m. Pacific. The narrative instead mentions 20 November for full consideration. Use the earlier date for planning and confirm the discrepancy with the search committee.
Additional directory-listed faculty searches
| JPF07896 — Agricultural Economics, Associate/Full Professor | Full consideration 30 November 2026; final 30 June 2027 |
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| JPF07898 — Food Microbiology, Assistant Professor | Full consideration 1 December 2026; final 31 March 2027 |
These two entries were checked at directory level. Read their individual notices for qualifications, appointment series and application materials.
Documents, appointment percentage and pay
CareerAidHub guidance: build a separate checklist for each JPF record. Requirements differ even within the lecturer series. Do not substitute referee contacts for letters or treat an optional statement as mandatory across all searches.
Keep your CV, course list and teaching evidence consistent. Show the level, subject, class format and your responsibilities for each course taught. Explain your own contribution to collaborative curriculum or research work.
Ask the department to confirm the salary basis, workload, appointment percentage, service dates and benefits. A posted full-time rate should not be read as a promise of full-time annual employment.
How to apply
- Open the official UC Davis portal below and search the JPF number.
- Read the full notice, including structured dates and document fields.
- Resolve conflicting dates or eligibility questions with the listed department contact.
- Prepare and upload the specific documents, signed forms and references requested.
- Complete final submission and retain the acknowledgement. An account alone is not a submitted application.
- Choose the correct pool or faculty series.
- Check degree timing and teaching experience.
- Map your experience to the courses or research field.
- Distinguish review dates from final acceptance dates.
- Confirm work eligibility and any sponsorship needs.
Career Accelerator support
CareerAidHub’s independent Career Accelerator Program offers CV and cover-letter feedback, teaching and research statement feedback, opportunity mapping, mentoring and outreach planning. Contact coaxialedu@gmail.com.
Applicants remain responsible for their own submissions and university rules on outside assistance. CareerAidHub does not represent UC Davis or guarantee an appointment or visa.
Frequently asked questions
Is there one UC Davis faculty pool?
No. Apply to the individual recruitment matching your discipline and appointment type.
Does joining a lecturer pool guarantee teaching?
No. Assignments depend on instructional needs and the conditions of the relevant recruitment.
Are all these tenure-track jobs?
No. Temporary lecturer appointments and separate faculty searches have different terms.
Can I apply after a review date?
Check the recruitment’s current status and conditional-review wording. A final acceptance date is not a promise that a position remains unfilled.
Does every lecturer role require a PhD?
No. The reviewed notices specify different degree and experience requirements; see the individual profiles above.
Are salary ranges the amount a part-time lecturer receives?
Do not assume so. Confirm the salary basis, appointment percentage, service period and written offer.
Do all searches need reference letters?
No. Some ask for contact information, while Mathematics asks for teaching recommendation letters.
Can international candidates apply?
Check the individual notice and ask the department about work eligibility and sponsorship. No universal sponsorship commitment is verified here.
Official source
Reviewed on 4 November 2026 against UC Davis AP Recruit and individual notices JPF07836, JPF07417, JPF07586, JPF07515, JPF07566, JPF07913 and JPF07916. Other listed records were checked in the directory only. This is a selected snapshot; live notices govern applications.
Official UC Davis AP Recruit — search by JPF number and apply
