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Sociology Lecturer Pool 2024-2025
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: April 1, 2024
Most recent review date: Monday, Jul 8, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Monday, Mar 31, 2025 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 Sociology at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach course(s) in Sociology 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. Positions may range from 33% to 100% time. Instruction is needed in the following academic areas: Introduction to Sociology, Culture, Social Movements, Race/Ethnicity, Methods, Theory, Inequalities, Law, and Gender Studies.
The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through 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.
Qualifications
1.) Must possess MA in Sociology or closely related field.
2.) Must have 1 year prior teaching experience at a college level.
PhD in Sociology or related field
Demonstrated promise of excellence in teaching (Demonstrable via qualitative or quantitative evaluations, and/or via interview process)
Contributions to diversity and equal opportunity, as applicable.
Knowledge of the following areas: Introduction to Sociology, Culture, Social Movements, Race/Ethnicity, Methods, Theory, Law, Inequalities, and Feminist and Gender Studies.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
(Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
References may be contacted in the final stages of the recruitment.
Help contact: cgorgita@soc.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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
- “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, dishonesty or unethical conduct, 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