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Lecturer Teaching Positions Environmental Studies Program

Position Number: 6268124
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Position Type: Agriculture - Environmental Science, Ecology & Forestry

Lecturer Teaching Positions Environmental Studies Program

University of California Santa Barbara

Position overview
Position title: Lecturer Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table 15 for the salary history range. A reasonable estimate for this position is $68,247-$119,673. Percent time: 33.33% to 100% Application Window

Open date: June 1, 2025

Next review date: Monday, Jun 30, 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 Environmental Studies Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach undergraduate courses in Environmental Studies-related topics. Appointments are contingent on the ES Program's specific quarter-by-quarter instructional needs and the availability of funding.

For a complete list of our Environmental Studies Program courses, please visit our Course Catalog.

This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in Fall 2025 through Summer 2026. The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the ES Program. Positions may range from 33% to 100% time. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed.

The posting will remain open until March 31, 2026 to accommodate program needs. 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.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies or a related field. Applicants must also have at least 3 years teaching OR professional experience in Environmental Studies or a related field.

Preferred qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with a terminal degree (Ph.D., J.D. or M.F.A.) in Environmental Studies or a related field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching
Teaching Evaluations (Optional)

Reference requirements

3 required (contact information only)

The candidates that advance as a finalist will be notified that their references will be contacted.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02930

Help contact: ES-AP@es.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 as defined by the employer.
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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

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02930