Assistant Teaching Professor

Assistant Teaching ProfessorPosition title: Assistant Teaching ProfessorSalary range: $104,700 to $140,000Percent time: 100Anticipated start: July 1, 2027 or laterApplication WindowOpen date: November 2, 2026Next review date: Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date: Tuesday, Jun 1, 2027 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 descriptionThe Education Department invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position to help support and instruct undergraduate students in the newly established undergraduate major in Education & Society (EDSO). Teaching responsibilities will include preparation for the major courses in EDSO, such as Learning Across the Lifespan and/or Education & Human Diversity. The person in this role will work with the Undergraduate Faculty Director and Department Chair to support undergraduates through their degree program.In addition, this faculty member will support the growth of the EDSO major, including meeting emerging needs, supporting student and staffing needs, fostering the expansion of program partnerships, and ensuring that the course offerings meet the degree requirements.This role may also include directing or leading educational programs and/or initiatives within the department, and developing and/or working within educational and/or community partnerships. Collaboration with colleagues across the Department of Education and Gevirtz School of Education is expected and supported. The faculty member may teach other courses in the Department of Education's graduate programs as needed.We anticipate increasing demand for the EDSO major at UCSB and look forward to further developing the program.QualificationsBasic qualifications (required at time of application): Hold a doctorate degree (or equivalent international degree) in Education or related field OR must have completed all requirements for a doctorate (or equivalent), except the dissertation, at the time of applicationAdditional qualifications (required at time of start): Hold a doctorate degree (or equivalent international degree) in Education or related field One year of experience teaching students at the college/university levelPreferred qualifications: The applicant has:Experience working with undergraduate studentsExperience developing and implementing an undergraduate courseDemonstrated excellence in teaching, course design, and mentoringExpertise in theories about and approaches to learning, in informal contexts or community partnerships, and across the lifespanExperience in teaching courses that focus on Learning Across the Lifespan and/or Education & Human DiversityExperience with teaching in multiple modalities (e.g., online/hybrid)Experience directing or leading educational programs/initiativesExperience developing and/or working within educational or community partnerships Experience working with people from a wide range of backgroundsApplication RequirementsDocument requirements: All applicants who advance to the finalist stage (on campus interviews) will have to submit examples of course syllabi, as well as teaching/course evals or other evidence of teaching performance.Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement of Research (Optional)Statement of TeachingReference requirements: 3-5 required (contact information only)All candidates who advance to the preliminary zoom interview stage will have letters of reference solicited via UCRecruit.Apply link: contact: View email address on click.appcast.io UC Santa BarbaraAs 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 PolicyUC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, students and third partiesAPM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in EmploymentAdditionally, 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 locationSanta Barbara, CA