Lecturer in Environmental Science

Application Window

 The Environmental Studies Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach course(s) in Environmental Studies-related topics 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. Positions may range from 33% to 100% time.

For a complete listing of our Environmental Studies Program courses, please visit:
https://my.sa.ucsb.edu/catalog/current/CollegesDepartments/ls-intro/envst.aspx?DeptTab=Courses

The university/department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

The posting will remain open until March 31st, 2024 to accommodate department needs. The pool will close on March 31, 2024; if you would like to continue to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.

Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the review date specified in UC Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for an upcoming opening. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.

Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of Environmental Studies and at least 3 years teaching experience OR 3 years professional experience in one or more of the following fields:

• Coastal Law and Policy
• Conservation Planning
• Diet & Global Climate Change
• Ecological Restoration
• Endangered Species Management
• Environmental Ecology
• Environmental Econ & Policy
• Environmental Education
• Environmental History
• Environmental Law
• Environmental Politics & Policy
• Environmental Risk and Vulnerability
• Environmental Studies/Sciences
• Food Security
• Industrial Ecology

Preference will be given to applicants with a terminal degree (Ph.D., J.D. or M.F.A.) in at least one of the aforementioned fields.

• 3 required (contact information only)

The candidates that advance as a finalist will be notified that their references will be contacted.

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 Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.