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Lecturer: Spanish and Portuguese
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: June 24, 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 Spanish and Portuguese at UC Santa Barbara invites applications for lecturers in Spanish and Portuguese. Positions may range from 33% to 100% time per quarter (that is, one to three courses). Lecturer appointments will range from one-quarter to one-year time, with the possibility of reappointment, depending upon performance and programmatic needs. The successful candidate will be expected to teach lower-division language courses, and upper-division courses if the need arises. The Program is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching and service.
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 if the department is currently reviewing applications for an upcoming position. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time. All application materials, must be submitted online via UC Recruit .
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. 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 are only allocated to full-time employees.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent foreign degree in Hispanic or Lusophone Studies, Hispanic, Lusophone or Applied Linguistics, or a similar field, and have two years of language teaching experience in a college or university.
Native-level proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is required.
Experience teaching upper division courses and/or Spanish for Heritage Speakers preferable. Experience in online teaching and learning, teaching underrepresented minorities and inclusive classrooms will also be considered.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
- 3-5 letters of reference required
Applicants should provide the names and contact information for 3-5 references and must request letters of reference within the system in order to complete application requirements.
Help contact: gmorin@ucsb.edu
About UC Santa Barbara
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