FACULTY POSITIONS FOR 2024-25

Assistant Professor in Quantitative Methods in Educational Research
Job #JPF02883
Percent time: 100
Open date: November 25, 2024
Next review date: Friday, Jan 10, 2025
Anticipated start: 7/1/2025
Brief position summary:
The Department of Education invites applicants for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) whose scholarship focuses on the use of quantitative methods of research and analysis in Education, with expertise in one or more of the following areas: measurement (including approaches to test development, use, and validation, as well as the use of psychometric models), generalized linear modeling (including, e.g., multilevel and longitudinal modeling), and the use of a range of methodological approaches (e.g., AI/machine learning, Bayesian methods, causal inference, network analysis) in educational research. The successful applicant should also either have a substantive program of research that dovetails with their methodological interests or a demonstrated record of contributing to such research. The department is particularly interested in scholars with a strong focus on culturally sustaining and justice-oriented research methods, and whose research, teaching, and service is in line with the school’s mission to address pressing social justice issues through interdisciplinary collaborations with a focus on diversity and inclusion. 

UCSB is an AA/EOE, including disability/vets. A reasonable estimate for this position is $82,200 - $110,000. Submit materials online.

FOR MORE INFO & TO APPLY: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02883
Help contact: aaron.ballett@ucsb.edu

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Lecturer in Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology 2024-2025 Academic Year
Job #JPF02836
Percent time: Varies by course.
Open date: October 14, 2024
Next review date: Monday, Nov 18, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Monday, Mar 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Applications are invited for possible openings for part-time lecturers at the University of California, Santa Barbara to teach in the Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology. Appointments are variable in terms of percentage time, with the possibility of reappointment. Salary is based on UCSB salary scales. Areas of Specialization:
• Clinical Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• School Psychology
• Psychology (general)
• Social Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02836
Help contact: sofiamuller@ucsb.edu

 

RESEARCH AND TEACHING POSITIONS 

Lecturer - Multivariate Statistics

Job #JPF02802

  • Education / Graduate School of Education / UC Santa Barbara

POSITION OVERVIEW

Salary range: Salary is based on UCSB salary scales. Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $68,247-$79,119 annually. Percent appointments may vary.

Anticipated start: September 22, 2024

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: August 14, 2024

Next review date: Thursday, Aug 29, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Sep 17, 2024 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 Gevirtz School of Education at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) is committed to its mission to advance equitable educational systems and practices which are driven by core values of equity, evidence, excellence, community, critical thinking, and compassion. With this in mind, we seek to hire a part-time Lecturer beginning the Fall Quarter for the 2024/2025 academic year to a graduate level statistics course. This position is subject to the availability of funding and, depending on the circumstances. Courses may be added to this list as needed to cover one-time openings.

Academic offerings include undergraduate major and minor programs, masters programs with multiple specializations, professional preparation programs in elementary, secondary, and special education, and a doctoral program with multiple specializations. To learn more about the SOE, please visit https://education.ucsb.edu/

Teaching Responsibilities:
We are seeking an outstanding lecturer who can teach in the School’s doctoral program. The successful candidate will be skilled in effectively teaching the economically, racially, and culturally diverse student body in the context of a minority-serving institution. This includes having racial literacies and culturally sustaining pedagogical practices.

We are seeking an instructor to teach the Multivariate Statistics course (ED 216A), a course that is taught to graduate-level students in the Education and Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychology graduate students in the School of Education. Topics include applied statistical modeling approaches used with multivariate data and its graphical display. This includes but is not limited to, measures of central tendency, variance and associations of multivariate data, multivariate normal distributions and its implications in applied modeling, data reduction techniques including principal component analysis, canonical correlations, cluster analysis, discriminate analysis, MANDOV, and repeated measures designs.

The teaching approach should be accessible to applied social science students and highlight how to select the appropriate method to use with multivariate data, how to run models, interpret, and present results. The focus should be on the application of multivariate statistical methods in Education and Psychological research.

General Duties/Responsibilities:
Duties will include full responsibility for mission-driven course preparation and presentation, including but not limited to, lectures, preparation and grading of exams, office hours outside of class, advising students, and supervision of teaching assistants or readers if assigned.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A Master’s degree in Education or related field.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

A minimum of five years of demonstrated teaching experience in Education or a related field.

Preferred qualifications

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or related field. Candidates with quantitative methods training background/coursework are strongly preferred.

Expertise in teaching quantitative research methods courses and applied statistics courses at undergraduate and graduate levels in higher education institutions.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

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

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
    (Optional)

Reference requirements

  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

Once the top applicant has been identified, the committee will contact the applicant’s listed references

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02802

Help contact: mcoopersmith@ucsb.edu

ABOUT UC SANTA BARBARA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a condition of employment, 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.

JOB LOCATION

Santa Barbara, CA

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Lecturer Pool, Teacher Education Program (TEP)

Job #JPF02732

Graduate School of Education/UC Santa Barbara

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: Salary is based on UCSB salary scales. Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $66,259-$76,814 annually. Percent appointments may vary.

Percent time: Varies by course

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: April 2, 2024

Next review date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Mar 31, 2025 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 Teacher Education Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary lecturers to teach various courses for upcoming openings. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions will vary from quarter to quarter and depend on the needs of the department. Positions are part-time and variable in terms of percentage time.

The posting will remain open until March 31, 2025 to accommodate department needs. The pool will close on March 31; 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.

Anticipated positions at this time may include the following specialty areas:
• Bilingual Education
• Special Education

Instructors are expected to attend all class sessions, read, respond, and evaluate student assignments, and assign grades adhering to all department guidelines. Additionally, instructors are expected to attend all course planning meetings.

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.

Reports to Director, Teacher Education Program: Victoria Harvey.

Program: https://education.ucsb.edu/tep

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Teacher certification in the State of California or equivalent or a Master's degree in Education or related field at the time of application.

Minimum of one year of experience as a public or private school classroom teacher or higher education instructor or equivalent at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

At least one quarter/semester experience in providing professional development services to teachers or other education personnel by the time of appointment.

At least one quarter/semester mentoring new teachers or pre-service teachers by the time of appointment.

Preferred qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in Education or related field, or equivalent experience.

Minimum of one quarter/semester of teaching experience at the college level.

Prior experience with classroom supervision of pre-service teachers.

Familiarity with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) and Teacher Performance Expectations (TPE).

Experience working in teacher education or K-12 education.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

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

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
    (Optional)

Reference requirements

  • 3 required (contact information only)

References will be checked for candidates who advance to finalist status.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02732

Help contact: samanthacole@ucsb.edu

JOB LOCATION

Santa Barbara, CA

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Supervisor Pool, Teacher Education Program (TEP)

Job #JPF02733

  • Graduate School of Education/UC Santa Barbara

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Supervisor, Teacher Education

Salary range: See Table 32 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $66,259 - $76,814. Percent appointments may vary.

Percent time: Varies by appointment

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: April 2, 2024

Next review date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Mar 31, 2025 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 Teacher Education Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for the position of Supervisor of Teacher Education. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. Open until filled.

The posting will remain open until March 31, 2025 to accommodate department needs. The pool will close on March 31; 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 supervisor 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.

The Supervisor’s responsibilities include:

  • Supervises Teacher Education Program students in practicum sites in elementary or secondary public schools.

  • Coordinates between UCSB coursework and practicum activities for TEP students and Cooperating Teachers.

  • Provides training and support for Cooperating Teachers at the school site.

  • Works in consultation with school personnel to identify classroom placements, promote growth in teaching practice and to resolve problems.

  • Meets regularly with TEP students and participates in TEP faculty meetings, curriculum development activities, and program and student evaluation activities.

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.

Program: https://education.ucsb.edu/tep

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Teacher certification in the State of California or equivalent at the time of application.

Minimum of three years experience as a lead public or private school classroom teacher at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

At least one quarter/semester experience in providing professional development services to teachers/educational personnel, OR at least one quarter/semester mentoring new teachers or pre-service teachers by the time of appointment.

Preferred qualifications

Master’s degree in Education or related field, or equivalent experience.

Prior experience with classroom supervision of pre-service teachers.

Familiarity with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) and Teacher Performance Expectations (TPE).

Knowledge of current policies and effective practices in K-12 teaching.

Bilingual in Spanish and English (assessed on the CV, e.g., statement that candidate is bilingual in Spanish, teaching experience in a bilingual classroom)

Familiarity with edTPA or CalTPA.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

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

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
    (Optional)

Reference requirements

  • 3 required (contact information only)

References will be checked for candidates who advance to finalist status.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02733

Help contact: samanthacole@ucsb.edu

JOB LOCATION

Santa Barbara, CA

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TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Teaching Assistant positions in the Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology as well as the Department of Education are listed below. TAships are typically 25% time. All positions are based upon available funding and student enrollment. Please note TAships are often tied to particular fellowships and are often assigned on that basis a year ahead. It is extremely rare that the GGSE can offer TAships to graduate students in other departments or schools.

Please contact the department chairs for additional information about a position and availability: Steve Smith, at ssmith13@ucsb.edu, Chair, Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology; Andrew Fedders, at afedders@ucsb.edu, Chair, Department of Education.

  • CNCSP 101, Intro to Applied Psychology

  • CNCSP 102, Practicum in Applied Psychology

  • CNCSP 110, Intro to Ed and Vocational Guidance

  • ED 20, Intro the University Experience

  • ED 103, Technology Tools for Teachers

  • ED 111, Intro to Human Development

  • ED 118, The Research University and The Transfer Student Experience

  • ED 123, Culture, Development, and Education

  • ED 124, Research on Teaching and Learning in Sociocultural Contexts

  • ED 125, Social Foundations of Education

  • ED 126, Social Connectedness, Motivation, and Self-Regulation in Education

  • ED 134, Advanced Problem Solving in Mathematical, Historical and Pedagogical Contexts

  • ED 135, Advanced Problem Solving in Mathematical, Historical and Pedagogical Contexts

  • ED 136, Green Works--Exploring Technology and the Search for Sustainability

  • ED 173, Introduction to Leadership Development

  • ED 176B, Practicum in Individual Differences

  • ED 190, Introduction to Autism

  • ED 214A, Introductory Statistics

  • ED 214B, Inferential Statistics

  • ED 214C, Linear Models for Data Analysis

  • ED 216A, Advanced Multivariate Statistics

  • ED 216B, Factor Analysis

  • ED 216F, Structural Equation Models

  • ED 217A, Constructing Measures

  • ED 217B, Analyzing and Validating Measures

  • Hosford Clinic Supervisor

  • School Psychology Supervisor

GGSE Employment Procedure:

Teaching Assistant (TA) and Graduate Student Research (GSR) appointments are offered through the Departments and the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education (GGSE). Please refer to the Graduate Division’s Graduate Handbook, for detailed descriptions of the TA and GSR appointment titles and benefits (Student Academic Apprenticeships).

Teaching Assistantships are assigned by the Department Chairs based upon a request and recommendation by the course instructor. TAships are allocated pending course enrollments, type of class and available funding. Students who have a commitment for department funding as part of a fellowship package will receive some priority if they meet the criteria listed in step 3 below. The following procedure is followed in making these appointments:

1. A listing of tentative TA needs positions is posted on this page.

2. To be eligible for a Teaching Assistantship, students must meet basic criteria set forth in the University’s Academic Personnel Manual (APM410) and in the Red Binder. These include: * Registered graduate student in full-time residence, enrolled in at least 8 units * In good academic standing, including maintenance of a minimum 3.0 GPA * Making appropriate progress to degree * Evidence of academic excellence and promise as a teacher.

The total length of time a student can hold a Teaching Assistant position is four years (12 quarters). System-wide regulation does not permit graduate student appointments beyond 18 quarters. An exception to policy is required to extend a Teaching Assistant position 13 to 15 quarters. These exceptions are reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis and requires the Department Chair’s approval in CCSP and the Vice Chair's approval in ED. For complete information, please visit Graduate Division’s web site: http://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/financial/.

3. In selecting a student for a Teaching Assistantship, the instructor and department chair will apply criteria appropriate to the needs of the course and anticipated students needs. These criteria might include: * Expertise in material covered by the course * Progress to degree * Teaching experience and evaluation results * Scholarly excellence and promise * Teaching ability and quality * Need for financial support 5. Both the instructor of record and the Graduate Student Teaching Assistant will be notified by the Department Office when the assignment is made

GGSE students interested in TAships may also contact the following departments who have hired GGSE students in the past: Asian-American Studies, Black Studies, Chemistry, Chican@ Studies Department, Communication, Ecology Evolution and Marine Biology, English as a Second Language, Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology, Physics.

STAFF POSITIONS