"Lecturer: Russian"

Lecturer: Russian

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Job #JPF02911

• Germanic and Slavic Studies / College of Letters & Science - Humanities and Fine Arts / UC 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

Most recent review date: Monday, Mar 3, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

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

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
• 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.

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA