What are the responsibilities and job description for the Theater Studies Pre-Six Lecturer position at University of California Santa Barbara?
- Theater and Dance / College of Letters & Science - Humanities and Fine Arts / UC Santa Barbara
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title: Pre-Six LecturerAPPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: August 4, 2025
Next review date: Monday, Aug 25, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 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 Theater and Dance at University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a lecturer or lecturers to teach courses in Modern and American Theater during the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Courses include undergraduate courses (“American Drama - to 1940,” “American Drama - 1940 to Present,” “Modern Theater),” and a graduate seminar on “Theater and Drama of the US.”
Work will be in person on the UCSB campus; reimbursement for travel and housing expenses will not be provided. Salary is based on UC’s salary scales and depends on qualifications.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in Theater and Performance Studies or related field, except the dissertation, at the time of application.
A Ph.D. in Theater and Performance Studies or related field is required by the time of appointment.
Teaching experience at the college or university level.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Sample Syllabus: American Theater Syllabus
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
References will only be contacted for the proposed candidate after the candidate has been identified as a finalist for the position.
Help contact: hfahnestock@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
Salary : $73,107 - $77,561
