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Lecturer in Film and Media Studies (Pooled Recruitment)

Job #JPF03144
  • Film and Media Studies / College of Letters & Science - Humanities and Fine Arts / UC Santa Barbara

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer
Salary range: See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. The actual appointment percentage is variable, derived from an estimated full-time (100%) annual salary range of $73,817-78,314. Percent appointments may vary.
Percent time: 22.22-100%
Position duration: From one to three quarters

Application Window

Open date: August 17, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Aug 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Mar 31, 2027 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 Film and Media Studies at UC Santa Barbara is seeking a lecturer to teach courses in the 2026-2027 academic year, with options including Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, and potentially Summer 2027. Areas of Specialization include history, critical analysis, and theory of film, television, and digital media. 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 22% to 100% time.

One Fall quarter course is FAMST 192: Film and Media Theory. This is a 5-unit theory course that explores an area of film, television, or media theory in-depth depending on the instructor’s expertise. Specific topics are open for discussion; earlier emphases have included classical, contemporary, and comparative theories of film and media. New iterations of this course can be developed according to instructor interest. It includes 2 lectures per week of 2 hours each and discussion sections led by teaching assistants.

Applications are invited for anticipated academic teaching positions in Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters in the above-mentioned areas. This is a call to constitute a pool of candidates; actual positions become available depending on curricular needs and external candidates will only be considered as teaching needs arise.

The posting will remain open until March 31, 2027 to accommodate department needs. 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.

Department: https://www.filmandmedia.ucsb.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

At the time of application, candidates must have completed all requirements for a PhD (or international equivalent) except the dissertation in Film and Media Studies or a related field.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

At the time of hire, a PhD in Film and Media Studies or a related field is required.
Teaching experience at the college or university level for at least one year.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter - Your cover letter should include a discussion of qualifications and experience

  • Statement of Teaching - Describe your methodological and theoretical approach to pedagogy — how you teach, why you teach that way, and the intellectual frameworks that inform both.

  • Description of Proposed Courses - Describe your proposed film analysis and theory courses

  • Sample Course Syllabus #1 - Please upload proposed course syllabi fitting the courses described based on your own area of expertise.

  • Sample Course Syllabus #2

  • Sample Syllabus #3 (Optional)

  • Teaching Evaluations (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

Please provide the names and complete contact information for 3 references. The department will conduct a reference check for the finalist before extending an offer.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03144

Help contact: savannah@filmandmedia.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.

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.

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA