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Economics Lecturer (Pooled Search)

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Position description

The Department of Economics at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for qualified temporary lecturers to teach courses in Economics. 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%. Please visit our website for a list of course offerings at https://my.sa.ucsb.edu/catalog/Current/CollegesDepartments/ls-intro/econ.aspx?DeptTab=Overview

A qualified applicant will have a Ph.D. in economics, and preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience at the college level. Priority will be given to candidates who are able to teach courses at all levels (principles, intermediate, and advanced) in a range of economics fields, including macroeconomics, microeconomics, econometrics, finance, and theory.

Teaching appointments are temporary and variable, ranging from one to three courses per quarter, and from one quarter to one year in length, with the possibility of reappointment, based on department need.

Applications must be submitted electronically at: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01215. Please include a cover letter, a CV, three references, and, if available, teaching evaluations. For primary consideration apply by April 2, 2018 ; however, positions will remain open until filled. The posting will remain open until October 31, 2018 to accommodate department needs. The pool will close on October 31, 2018; 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 direct questions to Kim Coonen, Department Manager, at (805) 893-3678 or kcoonen@econ.ucsb.edu

The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Requirements

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

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA