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Lecturer Pool for Political Science (2024-25)
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: May 7, 2024
Most recent review date: Saturday, Nov 30, 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 Political Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a pool of qualified Lecturers to teach courses in Political Science for upcoming openings. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed with the possibility of future reappointment based on performance and department need.. The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department. Positions may range from 33% to 100% time.
The part time position(s) are for one or more courses in the subfields of American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Quantitative Methods.
The University 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.
Qualifications
The minimum requirement to be considered an applicant is the completion of all requirements for a Ph.D. except the dissertation (ABD status) in Political Science or a closely related field, at the time of application. A minimum of one year teaching experience at the University or college level is required.
PhD must be completed by start date of appointment.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
(Optional)Course Evaluations
- 3-6 required (contact information only)
Please list contact information for three references. References will be contacted after interviews.
Help contact: ehickingbottom@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.
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