Unit 18 Lecturer 2026-27 AY

The UC Davis Writing Center invites applications for lecturers to teach general education writing courses at the entry level, first year and/or upper division. A PhD in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies or closely related field is preferred. An MA, MS, or graduate specialization in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies or closely related field will also be considered.

We are also interested in candidates who have experience teaching hybrid courses and contributing to curriculum and faculty development projects. Successful candidates will be familiar with contemporary composition theory and practice. The Writing Center is a unit that houses writing instruction as well as writing support, tutoring and consulting.

The Center is committed to teaching a linguistically and culturally diverse student body and to hiring instructors who reflect that diversity. UC Davis is an AANAPISI and HSI. Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit’s instructional need and the availability of funding. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in Winter quarter 2027 through Fall quarter 2027.

Application Process Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, contact information of three references, and a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses experience. All materials must be submitted through the online application form . We will begin reviewing applications on 10/25/2026 and applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Applications will continue to be accepted until 10/1/2027, but those received after the initial review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. We will conduct interviews by Zoom, or, when possible, on campus. To find out more about our current lecturers and the courses they teach, please visit the Writing Center website .