Top 40 Creative writing lecturer Jobs in California

Lecturer Pool - College Writing Programs
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $70,977 - $199,722 a year
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Lecturer in Summer Sessions 2026 - College Writing Programs
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Public speaking
- English
Riverside - University Writing Program Lecturer (2026-2027)
University of California - Riverside —California
- $70,977 a year
- Part-time
- Classroom
- English
- Research
2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - BA Program in Liberal Studies for Prison Education (multiple sites)
California State University, Los Angeles —Los Angeles, CA
- $5,507 - $15,211 a month
- Part-time
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- Writing skills
Cinema and Television Arts (CTVA) - Part-Time Lecturer Pool
California State University, Fullerton —Fullerton, CA
- $5,007 - $6,359 a month
- Temporary
- Background check
- Mid-level
- University
- Wellness program
2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - BA Program in Liberal Studies for Prison Education (multiple sites)
California State University —Los Angeles, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- Writing skills
Writing Program Lectureships
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- $24,965 a year
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Part-Time Lecturers for the 2026-27 Academic Year
UCLA —Los Angeles, CA
- $1,477 - $4,437 a month
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- University
Lecturer Pool for Department of Writing, Languages, and Literatures (WLL), AY 2026-2027
California State University —East Bay, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- English
- Mid-level
Porter College: Elective Courses Lecturer Pool
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- $8,872 - $15,104 a month
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 3 years
2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - English
California State University, Los Angeles —Los Angeles, CA
- $5,507 - $15,211 a month
- Part-time
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- English
Lecturer in Political Theory
UCLA —Los Angeles, CA
- $79,887 - $87,294 a year
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- University
2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Liberal Studies
California State University, Los Angeles —Los Angeles, CA
- $5,507 - $15,211 a month
- Part-time
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- Writing skills
Music Department: History & Ethno/Musicology Lecturer Pool
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- $8,872 - $10,912 a month
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
9d
Department of English and Comparative Literature Lecturer Pool 2026-2027
California State University —San Diego, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- University
Adjunct Faculty - English
Taft College —Taft, CA
- $78.86 - $92.66 an hour
- Temporary
- English
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
Lecturer Pool for the Department of Communication AY 26-27
California State University —East Bay, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
Cinema and Television Arts (CTVA) - Part-Time Lecturer Pool
California State University —Fullerton, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - English
California State University —Los Angeles, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- English
Music Department: Music Theory & Composition Lecturer Pool
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- $8,872 - $10,912 a month
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
9d

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Lecturer Pool - College Writing Programs

University of California Berkeley -
Berkeley, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,977 - $199,722 a year

Qualifications

University teaching experience
Classroom experience
Classroom Teaching
University experience

Full Job Description

Position overview
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale(s) for this position: Salary Scale Table
The current full-time salary range for lecturer positions is $70,977 - $199,722.

Percent time: Positions may range from 17% to 100% time during the academic year, while summer appointments are handled on a by-agreement basis.

Anticipated start: Positions usually start in August and January, and various times throughout the summer.

Review timeline: Applications are typically reviewed in April and May for fall course needs, in September and October for spring course needs, and in February and March for summer course needs.

Application Window
Open date: April 15, 2026

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Apr 29, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Apr 15, 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

The College Writing Programs at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses in the College Writing Programs should an opening arise.

Job Duties : Successful applicants will teach in CWP's Reading and Composition sequence or other CWP courses in writing, reading, and oral communication. They will have complete responsibility for classes to include teaching in a classroom environment, meeting with students during scheduled weekly office hours and by appointment, and grading student work.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

UC lecturers are academic appointees and are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council - American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement of the UC-AFT.

The College Writing Programs and UC Berkeley are committed to supporting employees as they balance work and family.

The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. See the review date specified in AP Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for a specific position. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.

Department : https://www.writing.berkeley.edu

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Completion of advanced degree and three years of university-level teaching experience are required.

Preferred qualifications
A Ph.D., M.F.A., or equivalent international degree in one of the following fields:

o composition studies
o rhetoric and composition
o digital rhetoric
o second-language writing/ESL/applied linguistics
o education
o creative writing
o journalism
o social sciences
o humanities

Three or more years of experience teaching university-level composition, creative writing, or other university writing

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Evidence of clear communication skills as presented in application materials

Application Requirements

Document requirements
Cover Letter - Please indicate clearly in your application which type of classes you are interested in teaching.

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

1-Page Statement of Teaching

Syllabus from a recently taught class

Reference requirements

3 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05302

Help contact: [email protected]

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy ( APM 210 1-d ). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community , which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley 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, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy .

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location
Berkeley, CA

To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05302

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