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Lecturer – Department of Feminist Studies
Position overview
Position title: Lecturer - Center for Feminist FuturesApplication Window
Open date: August 26, 2024
Most recent review date: Friday, Sep 20, 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: Sunday, Dec 1, 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
22% Lecturer – Department of Feminist Studies
The Department of Feminist Studies at UC Santa Barbara invites applications for lecturers in Feminist Studies. Lecturer will teach FEMST 171A (Winter) and FEMST 171B (Spring) for a total of .22 FTE in conjunction with the Center for Feminist Futures https://feministfutures.socialsciences.ucsb.edu. Lecturer appointments will have the possibility of reappointment, depending upon performance and programmatic needs. The successful candidate will be expected to teach this two quarter course sequence that integrates field-work experience with an academic seminar focusing on the historical, sociological, and political issues surrounding community services for women. Each student will be placed as an intern in a community agency for 1-2 quarters. The Program is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching and service.
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.
The Lecturer position is a 22% position and we encourage anyone to apply also for the 78% Academic Coordinator position in the Center for Feminist Futures. The Academic Coordinator position and the Lecturer position for these two courses add up to 100% salary. The Academic Coordinator position can be found here: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02805
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent foreign degree in Feminist Studies, or a related field.
Have two years of teaching experience in a college or university.
Applicants with a doctoral degree in Feminist Studies or related field are preferred. Experience teaching upper division feminist studies courses and/or engaged learning courses. 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
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statements of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will be reviewed for evidence of professional, public service, teaching, and/or research contributions grounded in feminist praxis and transforming institutions of higher education.
(Optional)
- 2-3 required (contact information only)
The search committee Chair will select from the top 3 candidates as needed and request references for those selected; if references do not respond in a reasonable time period, the optional reference will be contacted.
Help contact: rosa.pinter@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.