Lecturer – Teaching Positions Environmental Studies Program

The Environmental Studies Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach undergraduate courses in Environmental Studies-related topics. Appointments are contingent on the ES Program’s specific quarter-by-quarter instructional needs and the availability of funding.

For a complete list of our Environmental Studies Program courses, please visit our Course Catalog.

This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in Fall 2026 through Summer 2027. The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the ES Program. Positions may range from 33.33% to 100% time. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed.

The posting will remain open until March 31, 2027 to accommodate program needs. 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 Environmental Studies or a related field. Applicants must also have at least 3 years of teaching in Environmental Studies or a related field OR at least 3 years of professional experience in Environmental Studies or a related field.

Preference will be given to applicants with a terminal degree (Ph.D., J.D. or M.F.A.) in Environmental Studies or a related field AND/OR extensive professional experience in Environmental Studies or a related field.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Teaching

• Teaching Evaluations (Optional)

• 3 required (contact information only)

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.