Santa Barbara - Lecturer, Critical Health Studies in Asian American Studies

Lecturer, Critical Health Studies in Asian American Studies – University of California, Santa Barbara University of California Santa Barbara Position title: Lecturer (Non‑Senate Faculty) Salary range: See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimated full‑time rate for this position at 100% time is $75,301–$101,198/year. Percent time: Percent appointment may vary. Position duration: Initial appointment one (1) year with potential renewal, based on performance, programmatic needs, and available funding. Open date: May 19, 2026 Next review date: Tuesday, Jun 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position description The Asian American Studies Department at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for qualified lecturers with strong research training and innovative pedagogic experience to teach courses in critical health justice. Ideally, the successful candidate will be hired to develop and teach both small and large courses as part of the Department’s new health justice track, including an introductory course on health justice & community. We are especially interested in candidates whose scholarly interests go beyond standard biomedical and public health approaches to teach interdisciplinary health justice centered courses on such topics as critical disability studies, food justice, environmental/climate justice, health disparities/policy, reproductive care, indigenous knowledge production, community healing practices, migrant health care, medical racism/apartheid, colonial medicine, etc. While an ongoing research agenda is not expected of this position, candidates must show evidence of strong research training in order to teach research methods (qualitative/humanistic or quantitative) as part of their teaching repertoire. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Ph.D. or ABD trained in a social science or relevant interdisciplinary field such as feminist, queer, global, ethnic and/or Asian American studies is a minimum requirement. Candidate must have at least one year of teaching experience. Preferred qualifications: More than one year of teaching experience and a strong record of innovative, community‑engaged teaching desired. Evidence of strong research training in critical health justice to teach research methods as part of the teaching repertoire. Application Requirements Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V. Evidence of Effective Teaching – previous course evaluations. Statement of Teaching – evidence of teaching research methods such as qualitative/humanistic, quantitative, or mixed. Sample Syllabus – upload one syllabus from a relevant course previously taught. Proposed Courses – upload description(s) of proposed courses. (Optional) Reference requirements: 3–5 required (contact information only). Provide names and complete contact information for 3 references; may submit 2 additional optional references. Job location Santa Barbara, CA Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Additional Information Applicants may 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. Applicants will also 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. Apply Apply link: #J-18808-Ljbffr H Net