Lecturer in Global Studies
University of California Santa Barbara Department of Global Studies
Lecturer Position, Department of Global Studies
- Global Studies / College of Letters & Science - Social Sciences / UC Santa Barbara
Position overview
Position title:LecturerApplication Window
Open date: September 23, 2022
Next review date: Friday, Oct 7, 2022 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 Department of Global Studies at University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary lecturers to teach an undergrad seminar course, one per quarter, in Global Studies focusing on fieldwork research methods for students preparing to embark on Education Abroad Programs. The course may focus on some combination of the following areas:
• International research methods, fieldwork, and research ethics
• Qualitative and quantitative data collection in an international environment
• Global and Area Studies themes such as global cultures, history, and religion; global political economy; global governance and human rights
• the history of EAP/study abroad in context
• regional and area studies in comparative and international context
Successful applications should reference one or more of these themes and discuss how the applicant’s studies and experience would contribute to designing and delivering the course.
Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the curricular needs of the department. Positions may range from 33% to 100%. The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.
Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the review date specified in UC Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for an upcoming opening. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.
Department: https://www.global.ucsb.edu/
Qualifications
Applicants must have completed an MA/MS degree, PhD degree or be completing a PhD degree by time of application.
Department seeks candidates with backgrounds in the social sciences, humanities, or interdisciplinary fields. Additional preferred qualification includes relevant teaching experience in a related field.
Application Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Sample syllabi - Please compile all sample syllabi into a single document upload
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
3-5 required (contact information only); references will be contacted for the interview finalist.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02286Help contact: meghanzero@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.