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Lecturer: Russian
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Position Number: 5976524
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Foreign Languages & Literatures

Lecturer: Russian

University of California Santa Barbara

Position overview
Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table 15 for the salary history range (https://ap.ucsb.edu/compensation.and.benefits/ucsb.salary.scales/15.pdf). A reasonable estimate for this position at 100% is $68,247 to $72,404. Percent appointments may vary. Anticipated start: 07/01/2025 Application Window

Open date: February 3, 2025

Next review date: Monday, Mar 3, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Jan 30, 2026 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 Germanic and Slavic Studies at UC Santa Barbara invites applications for a qualified lecturer to direct its Russian program and teach Russian language courses.

Lecturers are not expected to engage in research, but staying up to date in research about second language acquisition is welcome. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at UC Santa Barbara. Our excellence relies on faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. Our program is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching and service.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Also, please note that the Department cannot reimburse travel or moving expenses for interviewing or relocating to our campus and that benefits such as health insurance may only be allocated to full-time employees.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must possess a minimum of a Master's degree or equivalent foreign degree in an appropriate field and have a minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience in a college or university at the time of application.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Native or near-native proficiency in Russian and English is required.

Preferred qualifications

A demonstrated background in foreign language pedagogy or second language acquisition is required for language teaching, as is the ability to manage the Russian language program.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Teaching Evaluations (Optional)

Reference requirements

3-4 required (contact information only)

Applicants should submit names and contact information for 3-4 references. After interviews, the committee will contact references for finalists.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02911

Help contact: gmorin@ucsb.edu
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"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, dishonesty or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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Job location
Santa Barbara, CA

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02911