Dept. Asian American Studies at UCSB looking for lecturers!

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Lecturer (Non-Senate Faculty) Percent time: 33-67% depending on department needs Anticipated start:March 28, 2022 (Spring 2022); June 21, 2022 (Summer Session A); August 1, 2022 (Summer Session B); September 22, 2022 (Fall 2022). Position duration: 3 months with the possibility of renewal depending on department needs

APPLICATION WINDOW Open date: January 4th, 2022 Next review date:Monday, Jan 31, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Oct 31, 2022 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 TEMPORARY LECTURERS IN ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES

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. 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 mental health, transnationalism, law and immigration, environmental justice, communities, and ethnographies 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]

This posting will remain open until October 31, 2022 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.

QUALIFICATIONS Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Masters Degree in Asian American Studies or related fields. Candidate must have at least one year of teaching experience. Preferred qualifications Ph.D. trained in Asian American Studies or related fields or completion of all requirements for a Ph.D. in Asian American Studies or related field (or equivalent degree) except dissertation at the time of application. Strong teaching background desired.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Description of proposed courses and syllabi

Syllabi of courses taught

Teaching evaluations

Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Please provide the names and complete contact information for 3 references. If any of these required references are non-responsive, the department will reach out to any optional references provided by the candidate. The department will conduct a reference check for the finalist before extending an offer.

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JOB LOCATION Santa Barbara, CA