Sociology Lecturer Pool 2024-2025
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: April 1, 2024
Next review date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
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
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.