AY25-26 Department of English Lecturer Pool

Position overview

Position title : Lecturer

Salary range :

A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $70,977-$77,561. Percent appointments may vary. See Table 15 : https : / / ap.ucsb.edu / compensation.and.benefits / ucsb.salary.scales / 15.pdf .

Application Window

Open date : August 5, 2025

Most recent review date : Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

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 Department of English at UC Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach courses in English for any upcoming openings. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed for any upcoming openings. The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department. Lecturers teach lower- and upper-division courses, including introductory and advanced English courses and, in some cases, graduate-level courses.

The posting will remain open until March 31, 2026 to accommodate department needs. Appointments for fall quarter are usually reviewed in July, winter quarter in November, and spring quarter in February. The pool will close on March 31, 2026; 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.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Department : https : / / www.english.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 English and / or American and / or Anglophone Literatures or a related field and have one or more years teaching experience at university or college level.

Additional qualifications

(required at time of start)

At the time of hire, a PhD in English and / or American and / or Anglophone Literatures or a related field is required.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Teaching

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Applicants will be asked to name 3-5 references, and the Department will reach out to these references to provide letters upon identification of a finalist.

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.ucsb.edu / JPF02975

Help contact : karenrice@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.