Lecturer in Comparative Literature

University of California Santa Barbara

Lecturer: Comparative Literature Program

Job #JPF02375
  • Germanic and Slavic Studies / College of Letters & Science - Humanities and Fine Arts / UC Santa Barbara

Application Window

Open date: December 6, 2022

Next review date: Tuesday, Jan 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Mar 31, 2023 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 Comparative Literature Program at UC Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach courses in the Comparative Literature Program for upcoming openings. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department.

The Program is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Also, please note that the Department cannot reimburse travel or moving expenses for interviewing or relocating to our campus and that benefits such as health insurance may only be allocated to full-time employees.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

ABD or equivalent and at least one year of teaching experience in a college or university at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Completion of the Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) in Comparative Literature or other cognate fields by the start date of the position.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement of Teaching Experience and Philosophy
  • Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
Reference requirements
  • 3-4 required (contact information only)

Applicants should submit names and contact information for 3-4 references. After interviews, the committee may contact the references of finalists.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02375

Help contact: loidachan@hfa.ucsb.edu

Campus Information

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA