Acad. Job: Lecturer in Russian (University of California, Santa Barbara)

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Lecturer: Russian Job #JPF02118 https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02118 

Germanic and Slavic Studies / College of Letters & Science – Humanities and Fine Arts / UC Santa Barbara

APPLICATION WINDOW Open date: November 15th, 2021; Next review date: Wednesday, Dec 1, 2021 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: The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies at UC Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary lecturers to teach courses in the German and Slavic 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 needs of the department. 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. Lecturers are not expected to engage in research, but staying up to date in research about second language acquisition is welcome. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time. 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 language 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 strong background in foreign language pedagogy or second language acquisition is highly desirable for language teaching.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Document requirements: Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V. , Cover Letter, Statement of Teaching, Teaching Evaluations, 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/JPF02118 Help contact: whitneylater@ucsb.edu

CAMPUS INFORMATION: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees must (a) provide proof of receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment and provide proof of Full Vaccination no later than eight weeks after their first date of employment; or (b) if applicable, submit a request for Exception or Deferral no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

JOB LOCATION: Santa Barbara, CA. 

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