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Assistant Teaching Professor - Marine Biology
UC San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $119,300 - $139,100 a year
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Bachelor of Science
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USC —Los Angeles, CA
- $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Classroom
- University
Part-Time, Teaching-Track Faculty Positions in Biological Sciences
USC —Los Angeles, CA
- $11,000 a year
- Part-time
- Laboratory
- Classroom
- University
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Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department: Lecturer Pool
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- University
Lecturer in Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology
University of California Santa Barbara —Santa Barbara, CA
- $70,977 - $89,913 a year
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- University
Ecology and Organismal Biology - Part-Time Lecturer Pool
California State University —Fullerton, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
- Wellness program
Unit 18 Lecturer for WFC 120 - Biology & Conservation of Fishes, 2026 Fall Quarter (2026-2027 academic year)
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- $70,977 - $75,301 a year
- Online Application
- Laboratory
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
Lecturer Pool in Department of Fisheries Biology (Academic Year 26/27)
California State University —California
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
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University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Mid-level
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Assistant Teaching Professor - Marine Biology

UC San Diego -
San Diego, CA

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Full-time
$119,300 - $139,100 a year

Qualifications

Biology
Genomics
Bioinformatics
Microbiology
Academic research projects
Developing new academic courses
Student mentoring
University research
Cell biology
Bachelor of Science
Cell Biology
Microbiology
Academic leadership
Experience working with undergraduate students
Advising undergraduate students
Doctor of Philosophy
Instructional leadership in education
University teaching experience
University course instructional design
Data interpretation
Oceanography
Data science
Teaching biology
Senior level
Laboratory teaching
Bioinformatics data analysis
Marine Biology
Data Science

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Position overview

Position title: Assistant Professor of Teaching - Academic Year

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $119,300-$139,100.
The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the salary scale(s) for this position: Salary Scale. The base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is $80,800-$104,700. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.
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Application Window

Open date: June 26, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Sep 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 23, 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

Assistant Professor of Teaching: Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego

The Department of Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO, Scripps Institution of Oceanography) and the Marine Biology Program (MB, Marine Biology (BS)) at the University of California, San Diego invite applications for a position as full-time Assistant Professor of Teaching with the potential to achieve security of employment (equivalent to tenure).

We are interested in exceptional candidates with expertise and teaching experience in any of the following focal areas (with emphasis in marine systems): Microbiology, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Data Science.

Approximately 200 principal investigators at SIO work to protect the planet by researching our oceans, Earth, and atmosphere to find solutions to our greatest environmental challenges. We strive for interdisciplinary engagement and rigorous data science.

Our marine biology undergraduate program leads students to develop an understanding of the biology of marine organisms and the biological and physical processes that affect these organisms, their populations, and their coastal and oceanic ecosystems. The major requires a foundation in the natural sciences, a systematic core of marine biology courses, and unifying laboratory/field courses that engage students more directly in the discovery process and in analyzing and interpreting data.

We seek outstanding candidates pursuing effective pedagogical approaches to teaching biological sciences at the university level and strong research experience in one of the above fields. The successful candidate is expected to: (i) contribute to teaching in our major curriculum and provide teaching leadership within the department; (ii) engage in service within SIO and UC San Diego including (but not limited to) mentoring and advising undergraduates in the marine biology major; and (iii) engage in meaningful professional and/or scholarly activity (creative activity/pedagogical or discipline-based research).

Professors of Teaching are full-time UC San Diego Senate faculty who are expected to teach a total of 24 units over the three quarters that make up the academic year (most courses are four units and are taught over a ten-week quarter). In addition to demonstrating excellence in teaching, individuals in this position are expected to engage in professional activities and services related to the pedagogical mission of the SIO Department, the Marine Biology Program, and the University.

In addition to excelling as instructors, Teaching Professors at UC San Diego are expected to be innovators in instructional development, curriculum design, course structure, teaching methods, new technologies, and coordinating a spectrum of teaching activities. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach core and advanced lecture and/or laboratory courses in the marine biology major. Of particular interest is the ability to lead courses in marine microbiology, cell biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and/or developmental biology.

Applications will be evaluated on vision and plans for: (i) teaching of truly exceptional quality that meets our long-term instructional needs; (ii) professional achievement and activity – an appointee in the teaching series is expected to maintain currency in the profession and pedagogy; (iii) University and public service, with substantial contributions to instruction-related, extracurricular, and outreach activities. Candidates are encouraged to highlight how they anticipate integrating UC San Diego’s Principles of Community (Principles of Community) in their research, teaching, and service. We welcome candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons (e.g., caring for children, the disabled, or the elderly).

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A Ph.D. degree (or advancement to candidacy) is required in oceanography, marine biology, microbiology, cell biology, developmental biology, bioinformatics, genomics, data science, or a related discipline at the time of application.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching - Please provide a 1-2 page teaching statement describing your teaching philosophy, highlighting how your approach to pedagogy will benefit our undergraduate community. Please include how your teaching (or vision for teaching) facilitates student learning, engages a diversity of learners, and prepares students for careers in science. Additionally include how you evaluate student learning as a product of your instruction.
Misc/Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

3 letters of reference required

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04509

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About UC San Diego

The University of California 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, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties.

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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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
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