Unit 18 Lecturer (AY) for HYD 144 - Groundwater, Fall Quarter 2025

UNIT 18 LECTURER POSITION

Department of Land, Air and Water Resources (LAWR)

University of California, Davis

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Land, Air and Water Resources offers a temporary Lecturer position in - Groundwater Hydrology, HYD 144 (4 units)

Fundamentals of groundwater flow and contaminant hydrology. Occurrence, distribution, and movement of groundwater. Well-flow systems. Aquifer tests. Well construction operation and maintenance. Groundwater exploration and quality assessment. Agricultural threats to groundwater quality: fertilizers, pesticides, and salts (upper division).

APPOINTMENT DATE: Service periods are:

Fall Quarter 2025: September 22, 2025 - December 12, 2025

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach one undergraduate/upper division course in Groundwater Hydrology, HYD 144 (4 units).

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:

A reasonable estimate for this position is $68,247-$72,404. The % of annual salary will be determined by the Instructional Workload Credits worksheet based on enrollment, lecture and discussion hours.

COURSE AVAILABILITY: The following course is available for Fall Quarter 2025

HYD 144, Groundwater Hydrology (4)

FULL COURSE DESCRIPTION:

https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/courses-subject-code/hyd/

APPLICATIONS:

For full consideration, applications must be received by June 5, 2025 (open until filled). Interested candidates should submit the following:

cover letter (optional),

curriculum vita (required),

contact information for 3 references (required) and

statement of teaching proficiency (optional).

Reprints or other examples of scholarly or professional attainments and teaching evaluations (optional)

Candidates may be asked for further evidence of scholarship or teaching effectiveness at a later date. Candidates must apply online at:

https://recruit.ucdavis.edu

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.

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 groundwater hydrology or an area of expertise related to the subject area of the course.

Candidate must have taught HYD 144 or equivalent course in the past. Evidence of teaching excellence or potential for excellence; and a well-established record of scholarly or professional achievement in groundwater hydrology.

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