The Department of Asian American Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary lecturers to teach courses in Asian American Studies 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. All positions will be part time.

Note: our department is particularly interested in applicants who would be able to teach a large lower division class (for freshmen and sophomores) during our Winter 2021 quarter (Jan 1, 2021 – March 30, 2021). All UCSB Asian American Studies classes will be taught remotely/online for this quarter. Our next review date for applications will be October 16, 2020.

A Master’s Degree in Asian American Studies or related field is a minimum requirement; however, candidates with a PhD 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, law and immigration, 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]

To apply, please go to the following link [https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01714]. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, the names and contact info of three references, a description of proposed courses, sample syllabi, and previous course evaluations. Please direct any questions to Department Assistant Cora Danielson at cora@ucsb.edu.

This posting will remain open until October 31, 2020 to accommodate department needs. If you would like to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application. Appointments for fall quarter are usually reviewed in May, winter quarter in October, and for spring quarter in February.

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.