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University of California Santa Barbara
XITO Lecturer
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What they do
An Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor leads courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$87,587 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
XITO Lecturer University of California Santa Barbara Position overview Position title: Lecturer Salary range: See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977-$75,301 annually.
D., J.D. or M.F.A.) in Chicana/o Studies or related field at the time of application. Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Applicants must have their terminal degree conferred by the time of appointment. Preferred qualifications 1 or more years of experience in teaching Chicana/o Studies, Latina/o Studies, or Ethnic Studies; and demonstrated subject expertise in Ethnic Studies education. Application Requirements Document requirements Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Teaching - Statement addressing teaching experience, teaching philosophy, teaching strategies, career goals as a teacher, etc. Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) The search committee will contact the references only if the applicant becomes a top candidate, using the information provided.
Application Window Open date:
May 20, 2026 Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jun 3, 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. Position description The XITO Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) seeks one or more lecturers to support the instructional mission of a new teacher education pipeline program rooted in ethnic and feminist studies. The Lecturer(s) will be responsible for developing and teaching courses that prepare undergraduate students to pursue careers in education, with a focus on equity, justice, and culturally responsive pedagogy. The role involves delivering the academic curriculum for XITO scholars and contributing to a collaborative, interdisciplinary teaching environment across ethnic studies and feminist studies departments.Duties may include:
Teaching a seminar course for XITO undergraduate scholars. Teaching an upper-division undergraduate course, Teaching for Justice. Designing syllabi, assignments, and instructional materials aligned with program goals and student needs. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) At a minimum, applicants must be enrolled in a terminal degree program (Ph.D, Ed.D., J.D. or M.F.A.) in Chicana/o Studies or related field at the time of application. Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Applicants must have their terminal degree conferred by the time of appointment. Preferred qualifications 1 or more years of experience in teaching Chicana/o Studies, Latina/o Studies, or Ethnic Studies; and demonstrated subject expertise in Ethnic Studies education. Application Requirements Document requirements Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Teaching - Statement addressing teaching experience, teaching philosophy, teaching strategies, career goals as a teacher, etc. Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) The search committee will contact the references only if the applicant becomes a top candidate, using the information provided.