Deadline: January 30, 2026
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.
For more information, go to https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02911