Lecturer in CCS Writing & Literature – University of California, Santa Barbara

Lecturer in CCS Writing & Literature – University of California, Santa Barbara

• Institution: University of California, Santa Barbara

• Academic Unit / Department: College of Creative Studies (CCS), Writing & Literature

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: JPF03147

• Appointment Type: Part-Time, Temporary, Non-Senate Unit-18 Pre-Six Lecturer

• Academic Rank / Level: Lecturer

• Salary / Remuneration: USD $73,817–$85,576 annual salary rate at 100% time; position is 50% time

• Location: Santa Barbara, California, USA — Onsite

• Application Deadline: September 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time; first review September 9, 2026

• Anticipated Start: Fall Quarter 2026 or later

• Position Duration: One year, with possibility of renewal

📋 Overview of Role

The College of Creative Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a part-time Lecturer in Writing & Literature to teach creative writing and related courses during the 2026–27 academic year, with an emphasis on fiction.

The lecturer will teach primarily in person and may contribute to narrative studies, interdisciplinary writing, literary publishing, and public communication. Additional responsibilities may include undergraduate advising, admissions review, and program administration.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach fiction and creative writing courses within the Writing & Literature major.

• Contribute to courses in narrative studies, interdisciplinary writing, literary publishing, and public communication as needed.

• Advise undergraduate students and mentor writers at different stages of development.

• Participate in admissions review when assigned.

• Support administration of the Writing & Literature program as assigned by the CCS Dean’s Office.

• Develop and foster inclusive, supportive creative writing environments.

• Work onsite at the UCSB campus.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: MFA in Creative Writing, Fiction, or a closely related field.

• Experience & Specializations: Significant achievement as a practicing literary artist is preferred, including book-length publication or substantial publication in distinguished literary journals. One or more years of college/university teaching experience is preferred.

• Preferred Expertise: Comparative or world literature, translation, interdisciplinary writing, editing, publishing, public-facing communication, cross-genre instruction, and contemporary literary/publishing practices.

• Certifications / Licensure: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Annual salary range at 100% time: USD $73,817–$85,576.

• The appointment is 50% time, with salary adjusted accordingly.

• Salary is based on UC salary scales and qualifications.

• Eligibility for benefits such as health insurance depends on the percentage and length of the appointment.

• The university does not reimburse travel or moving expenses for relocation.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) including teaching experience; a term-by-term teaching record is preferred.

2. Cover Letter describing interest in the position and confirming availability to start in Fall 2026 if selected.

3. Statement of Teaching Experience/Philosophy describing approaches to creative writing and related instruction, including interdisciplinary or cross-genre teaching.

4. Syllabus sample(s) from relevant courses — optional.

5. Contact information for 2–3 professional references.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03147

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: search@ccs.ucsb.edu

• 📅 First Review: September 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

• 📅 Final Deadline: September 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

• Applications received after the first review date may be considered only if the position remains unfilled.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: ccs.ucsb.edu