The Department of Asian American Studies at the University of California at Santa Barbara invites applications for part time Lecturers for the summer 2019 and the 2019-2020 academic year. A Master’s Degree in Asian American Studies or related field is a minimum requirement. However, candidates with a Ph.D. or ABD in Asian American Studies or related field (or equivalent degree) are preferred. In addition, at least one year of teaching experience is required.

Successful candidates will be hired to teach one or two courses listed in the Department’s current curricular offerings. We are especially interested in candidates who can teach queer studies, popular culture, transnationalism, environmental justice, communities, ethnographies, visual culture, and mental health from an Asian American studies perspective. Candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service are particularly encouraged to apply.

For more information, please review our list of course offerings available at 
[http://my.sa.ucsb.edu/catalog/current/CollegesDepartments/ls-intro/asam.aspx?DeptTab=Courses]

Please direct any questions to Professor erin Ninh at [ninh@ucsb.edu].

To apply, please go to the following link: [https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF1483]

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, provide the names and contact info of three references, a description of proposed courses, sample syllabi, and course evaluations. For primary consideration, all application materials must be completed by or before May 31, 2019. Applications will be accepted until the individual courses are filled.

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.