What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer in Latin American Studies AY 2026-2027 position at UC San Diego?
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Open date: April 20, 2026
Most recent review date: Friday, May 15, 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: Wednesday, Mar 31, 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.
For Academic Year 2026-27, Latin American Studies at UC San Diego [las.ucsd.edu] has occasional openings for temporary non-tenure track lecturers (Unit 18) throughout the academic year. The program is looking for applicants who have experience teaching include undergraduate lower and upper division lecture courses. The full list of courses offered by Latin American Studies can be found in the Online Course Catalog
Candidates must identify the specific course or courses they are applying to teach and quarters they are available.
Responsibilities entail the effective instruction of students, teaching classes in accordance with course objectives and published schedules, advising students on academic matters and maintaining an active interest in the advances/current thinking in their subject area.
Applicants are required to have an MA in Sociology or an MS, MSW or JD in related fields with (two years required) relevant experience to the course(s) to which they are applying to teach.
PhD or EdD in the field of Latin American Studies
At least 1 year of university level experience in teaching or mentoring in one of the specializations.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching
Teaching Evaluations
- 1-4 letters of reference required
Help contact: b1guzman@ucsd.edu
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