AY 2026-27 Department of Feminist Studies Lecturer Pool

The Department of Feminist Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach feminist studies courses in the Feminist Studies Department 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 Department's needs. Positions may range from 22% to 100% time.

The posting will remain open until March 31, 2027 to accommodate department needs. The pool will close on March 31, 2027. When this recruitment closes, 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 to the new recruitment.

We offer a Feminist Studies major and minor, LGBTQ minor, MA/Ph.D., and doctoral emphasis. General information and a list of our courses is available at University of California Santa Barbara Catalog

Please note: This position posting does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time of application. 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.

All courses are taught in-person on campus. Therefore, applicants must be able to teach in-person, with no additional reimbursement. Lecturer appointments will range from one-quarter- to one-year-time, with the possibility of reappointment, dependent upon performance and departmental needs. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to University of California (UC) policy and any appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Please note:

The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the next review date specified in UCRecruit to indicate the next potential upcoming opening. If there is no future review date shown at the time of application submission, your application may possibly not be considered at this time.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in feminist/women's/gender/sexuality/ethnic studies or a related interdisciplinary field and have a minimum of 1 year of teaching experience.

Ph.D. in Feminist Studies/Women's/Gender/Sexuality/Ethnic Studies. Strong teaching background desired.

• 3 required (contact information only)

A member of the search committee will reach out to the top candidate's required references.

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
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

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.