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Lecturer--Pool, Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: April 1, 2024
Most recent review date: Friday, Nov 15, 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 Psychological & Brain Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers (part-time) for anticipated openings throughout the year including Summer Session. 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. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and any appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Salary is based on UC's salary scales.
Areas of specialization include: Cognition, Perception, and Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental and Evolutionary Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior, and Social Psychology.
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 posting will remain open until March 31, 2025 to accommodate department needs. The pool will close on March 31, 2025, if you would like to continue to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.
Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the next review date specified in UC Recruit to indicate the next potential upcoming opening. If there is no future review date showing, your application may not be considered at this time.
Department: https://psych.ucsb.edu/
Qualifications
The minimum requirement to be considered an applicant is the completion of all requirements for a PhD, except the dissertation, in Psychological and Brain Sciences, Cognitive Neuroscience/psychology, Developmental and Evolutionary Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior, and Social Psychology, or a closely related field at the time of application.
Applicants must have received their PhD by the time of their appointment
Previous experience in the title of Lecturer, Teaching Associate, or an equivalent title.
A demonstrated record of excellence and effectiveness in teaching at the university or college level as evidenced by positive teaching evaluations. Additionally, applicants should provide evidence of current expertise in the subject matter via the teaching statement and one sample syllabus.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching - Please discuss expertise in subject matter
Sample Syllabus
Teaching Evaluations
- 3 required (contact information only)
Applicants that are strongly considered will have their references contacted prior to selection for interview.
Help contact: pamelawilks@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.