Lecturer in Labor Studies
Position overview
Position title: LecturerApplication Window
Open date: March 11, 2024
Most recent review date: Monday, Mar 25, 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: Wednesday, Jul 31, 2024 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
This is an open, interdisciplinary search for a Unit 18 Lecturer in Labor Studies. The Minor in Labor Studies is administered by the History Department and interdisciplinary in scope. Applicants from a wide range of disciplines in the Humanities, Social Sciences and related fields are welcome. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.
The Minor incorporates a variety of courses in in the Humanities and Social Sciences, as well as an internship that prepares students for various careers as well as advanced graduate study. Further information regarding the minor and course requirements can be found at https://www.history.ucsb.edu/undergraduate/labor-studies-minor/
UCSB is seeking a lecturer to teach courses that satisfy the core requirements of the Minor and to contribute to an expansion of the Labor Studies curriculum as part of the establishment of a new Central Coast Community Labor Project at UCSB. In addition to teaching Labor Studies courses, the lecturer will work under the direction of the Community Labor Project Executive Director and a faculty advisory committee to facilitate important curriculum development tasks, such as:
• Course development, including a new Introduction to Labor Studies course;
• Working with community/labor partners to expand upon the internship and related experiential learning components of the minor;
• Developing protocols for establishing and communicating learning objectives and entering into agreements with internship providers regarding student supervision and mentoring;
• Creating evaluation protocols for the minor.
Labor Studies minor: https://www.history.ucsb.edu/undergraduate/labor-studies-minor/
UCSB Community Labor Project: https://www.blumcenter.ucsb.edu/news/announcement/620
Qualifications
Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD (or equivalent) except the dissertation at the time of application.
PhD in History, Economics, Anthropology, Sociology, Chicanx/Latinx Studies, Black Studies, Ethnic Studies, Feminist Studies, Global Studies or related fields is required by the time of appointment.
Applicants with a PhD and one year teaching experience are preferred.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - We strongly encourage applicants to submit an optional Statement of Contributions to Diversity. These statements, if submitted, will be reviewed for evidence of teaching, research, professional and/or public service contributions that promote diversity and equal opportunity, such as effective strategies used for the educational advancement of students in various under-represented groups; demonstrated contributions to the advancement of equitable access and diversity in education; and contributions furthering diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through participation in such activities as recruitment, retention, and mentoring of scholars and students.
(Optional)Teaching evaluations (Optional)
Sample course syllabi
- 3 letters of reference required
Letters will be used to assess the candidate’s teaching credentials to help select those who will be seriously considered.
Help contact: armbrust@chicst.ucsb.edu
About UC Santa Barbara
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, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
As a condition of employment, 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.