Lecturer in Film and Media Studies (Pooled Recruitment

Lecturer in Film and Media Studies (Pooled Recruitment)

The Department of Film and Media Studies at UC Santa Barbara is seeking a lecturer to teach courses in the  academic year, with options including Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, and potentially Summer 2027. Areas of Specialization include history, critical analysis, and theory of film, television, and digital media. 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.

Positions may range from 22% to 100% time.

One Fall quarter course is FAMST 192:
Film and Media Theory. This is a 5-unit theory course that explores an area of film, television, or media theory in-depth depending on the instructor's expertise. Specific topics are open for discussion; earlier emphases have included classical, contemporary, and comparative theories of film and media. New iterations of this course can be developed according to instructor interest. It includes 2 lectures per week of 2 hours each and discussion sections led by teaching assistants.

Applications are invited for anticipated academic teaching positions in Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters in the above-mentioned areas. This is a call to constitute a pool of candidates; actual positions become available depending on curricular needs and external candidates will only be considered as teaching needs arise.

The posting will remain open until March 31, 2027 to accommodate department needs.

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.

(required at time of application)

At the time of application, candidates must have completed all requirements for a PhD (or international equivalent) except the dissertation in Film and Media Studies or a related field.

(required at time of start)

At the time of hire, a PhD in Film and Media Studies or a related field is required. Teaching experience at the college or university level for at least one year.

• Curriculum Vitae
  - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
  - Your cover letter should include a discussion of qualifications and experience
• Statement of Teaching
  - Describe your methodological and theoretical approach to pedagogy — how you teach, why you teach that way, and the intellectual frameworks that inform both.
• Description of Proposed Courses
  - Describe your proposed film analysis and theory courses
• Sample Course Syllabus #1 - Please upload proposed course syllabi fitting the courses described based on your own area of expertise.
• Sample Course Syllabus #2
• Sample Syllabus #3 (Optional)
• Teaching Evaluations (Optional)

• 3 required (contact information only)

Please provide the names and complete contact information for 3 references. The department will conduct a reference check for the finalist before extending an offer.

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.