Lecturer Pool, Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences

Position overview

Salary range :

See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $68,247 to $79,119 annually. Percent appointments may vary.

Percent time : Varies

Position duration : Varies

Application Window

Open date : April 1, 2025

Most recent review date : Friday, Aug 8, 2025 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 : 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 Psychological & Brain Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers (part-time) for anticipated openings throughout the year including Summer Session. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and any appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Salary is based on UC's salary scales.

Areas of specialization include : Cognition, Perception, and Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental and Evolutionary Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior or Social Psychology.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.

The posting will remain open until March 31, 2026 to accommodate department needs. The pool will close on March 31, 2026, 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 next review date specified in UC Recruit to indicate the next potential upcoming opening. If there is no future review date showing, your application may not be considered at this time.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

The minimum requirement to be considered an applicant is a Master's degree in Psychological and Brain Sciences, Cognitive Neuroscience / psychology, Developmental and Evolutionary Psychology, Neuroscience or Behavior, and Social Psychology, or a closely related field at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications

• Previous experience in the title of Lecturer, Teaching Associate, or an equivalent title.
• A demonstrated record of excellence and effectiveness in teaching at the university or college level as evidenced by positive teaching evaluations. Additionally, applicants should provide evidence of current expertise in the subject matter via the teaching statement and one sample syllabus.
• A PhD in in Psychological and Brain Sciences, Cognitive Neuroscience / psychology, Developmental and Evolutionary Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior, and Social Psychology, or a closely related field

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Teaching - Please discuss expertise in subject matter

Sample Syllabus

Teaching evaluations

Reference requirements

Applicants that are strongly considered will have their references contacted prior to selection for interview.

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.ucsb.edu / JPF02915

Help contact : pamelawilks@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.

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

Santa Barbara, CA