Job Details

Lecturer in Communication

Position Number: 7116935
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Position Type: Communications - Media & Communication Studies

Lecturer in Communication

University of California Santa Barbara

Position overview
Position title: Lecturer Salary range: See Table 15 for the annual salary range for this position at 100% time. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $70,977 to $82,284 annually. However, percent appointments may vary. Percent time: 44.44% Anticipated start: July 1, 2026 or later Position duration: Initial appointment one (1) year with potential renewal, based on performance, programmatic needs, and available funding. Application Window

Open date: April 28, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Mar 30, 2027 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 Communication invites applications for a Lecturer position.

The successful candidate will teach one or more courses per academic year. The classes we currently need are two new offerings in AI Literacy, one undergraduate/graduate bridge course in R Programming, and Comm 187 (Data Science and Communication) or possibly others, depending on curriculum needs.

All courses are taught in-person on campus. Therefore, applicants must be able to teach in-person, with no additional reimbursement.

This position will remain open until filled.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Qualified applicants must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in a Social Science discipline, or a field with research or training directly applicable to the course content being taught, by the time of application (ABD status).
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Candidates should have a Ph.D. by the appointment start date.

Preferred qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with proven undergraduate teaching experience and mastery of the course content.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Please highlight qualifications.
Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness - Please upload one (or more) student evaluations from a course you have instructed, ideally a course that may be similar to one you would teach at UCSB.
Statement of Teaching - Please upload a Teaching Statement which explains your teaching methodology.
Syllabi - Please upload 2 syllabi from courses you have taught, ideally courses that may be similar to the ones you would teach at UCSB.

Reference requirements

3 required (contact information only)

Applicants should provide the names and contact information for 3 references. The hiring unit will contact references for the top candidate.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03102

Help contact: hyoder@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.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, students and third parties
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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

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03102