Global Studies Lecturer

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: Unit 18 Lecturer Scale

A reasonable estimate that the University expects to pay for this position at 100% time is $73,817 - $83,083 Annually.

Percent time: 33.33%-100%

Anticipated start: January 4th

Position duration: One Academic Quarter

Application Window

Open date: October 13, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Nov 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 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 qualified temporary lecturers to teach in Global Studies for an upcoming opening. The course, Global Racial Justice, includes the following topics:

Comparative history of political, social, and economic inequalities

Global socioeconomic processes such as labor, migration, and environmental injustice

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD (or equivalent) except the dissertation at the time of application

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

PhD by time of appointment, and one or more years teaching experience in related field.

Preferred qualifications

Department seeks candidates with backgrounds in the social sciences, humanities, or interdisciplinary fields.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

The Global Studies Department Chair will contact the finalist's references using the contact information provided.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03103

Help contact: mayrapcruz@ucsb.edu

About UC Santa Barbara

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 for Employees, students and third parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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.

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA