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Lecturer Pool Linguistics
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: May 9, 2025
Next review date: Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 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 Linguistics at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach course(s) in Linguistics and/or related clinical/applied fields. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed for any upcoming openings. The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department. Lecturers teach lower- and upper-division courses, including introductory and
advanced Linguistics courses and, in some cases, graduate-level courses.
For information about the department, see: http://www.linguistics.ucsb.edu.
The posting will remain open until March 31, 2026 to accommodate department needs. Appointments for fall quarter are usually reviewed in July, winter quarter in November, and spring quarter in February. The pool will close on March 31, 2026; 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 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.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Linguistics or a related field
A Ph.D. in Linguistics is preferred but not required
Demonstrated talent for teaching undergraduate students
At least one year of experience in teaching college-level linguistics courses.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching
- 3-5 letters of reference required
Applicants will be asked to name 3-5 references, and the applicant must request letters to complete their application. The online system will then contact your references with instructions about how to upload their letters.
Help contact: nmaisha@hfa.ucsb.edu
About UC Santa Barbara
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, dishonesty or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, students and third parties
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Additionally, 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.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.