Lecturer in Languages
University of California Santa Barbara
United States

Application Window

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at UC Santa Barbara invites applications for possible lecturer positions should vacancies appear. The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department. Positions may range from 33% to 100% time per quarter (that is, one to three courses). The Program is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching and service.

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 if the department is currently reviewing applications for an upcoming position. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time. All application materials, must be submitted online via UC Recruit .

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.

Applicants must possess a minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent foreign degree in Hispanic or Lusophone Studies, Hispanic, Lusophone or Applied Linguistics, or a similar field, and have two years of language teaching experience in a college or university.

Native-level proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is required.

Experience teaching upper division courses and/or Spanish for Heritage Speakers preferable. Experience in online teaching and learning, teaching underrepresented minorities and inclusive classrooms will also be considered.

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Applicants should provide the names and contact information for 3-5 references and must request letters of reference within the system in order to complete application requirements.

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 status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.