Job Details

Lecturer in History

Position Number: 7131249
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - History

Lecturer in History

University of California Santa Barbara

Position overview
Position title: Lecturer in History Salary range: A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $70,977 to $75,301 annually. Percent appointments may vary. Percent time: 33.33% Anticipated start: August 3, 2026 Position duration: Summer Session B (8/3/26-9/11/26) Application Window

Open date: May 4, 2026

Most recent review date: Monday, May 18, 2026 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: Tuesday, Jun 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 History at UC Santa Barbara seeks to appoint an in-person, part-time, non-tenure track lecturer position at the University of California Santa Barbara during Summer Session 2026 to teach History 177 (History of California). History 177 focuses on the history of California as a case study of national trends, and as a unique setting with its special problems and culture.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD in History or Related Field is required by time of application.

Preferred qualifications

Applicants who have 1 year or more of teaching experience.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Sample Course Syllabi
Teaching Evaluations (Optional)

Reference requirements

2-4 required (contact information only)

References will be contacted for the finalists prior to the video interview.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03080

Help contact: njuarez@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.
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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

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03080