Lecturer in Sociology

Application Window

The Department of Sociology at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach course(s) in Sociology for upcoming openings. 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% time. Instruction is needed in the following academic areas: Introduction to Sociology, Culture, Social Movements, Race/Ethnicity, Methods, Theory, Inequalities, Law, and Gender Studies.

The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching and service.

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.

1.) Must possess MA in Sociology or closely related field.

2.) Must have 1 year prior teaching experience at a college level.

PhD in Sociology or related field

Demonstrated promise of excellence in teaching (Demonstrable via qualitative or quantitative evaluations, and/or via interview process)

Contributions to diversity and equal opportunity, as applicable.

Knowledge of the following areas: Introduction to Sociology, Culture, Social Movements, Race/Ethnicity, Methods, Theory, Law, Inequalities, and Feminist and Gender Studies.

References may be contacted in the final stages of the recruitment.

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 SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.