FACULTY POSITIONS FOR 2022-23

Assistant/Associate Professor in the the Department of Counseling, Clinical, & School Psychology with Expertise in Racial Trauma and Prevention, Intervention, and Implementation Science with African American Communities

Assistant/Associate Professor in the the Department of Counseling, Clinical, & School Psychology with Expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorders (Assessment and/or Intervention)

Learn more about these positions.

RESEARCH AND TEACHING POSITIONS (Temporary)

Lecturer in Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, 2023-24 Academic Year

Open date: April 6th, 2023
Next review date: Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, Mar 31, 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.

Salary

Salary is based on UCSB salary scales. See Table 15 ( https://ap.ucsb.edu/compensation.and.benefits/ucsb.salary.scales/15.pdf ) for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is between $64,329 to $74,576 annually. It is important to note that percent appointments may vary depending on the specific circumstances and requirements of the position.

Percent time: Varies by course

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 and may be from one quarter to one year and may include summer, 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

If you are interested in positions that involve the supervision of clinicians-in-training, please provide information regarding your status as a licensed psychologist in California. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and any appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the CCSP Department Administrator Sofia Muller, via email (sofiamuller@ucsb.edu - include "CCSP Lecturer” in the subject line) or phone (805-893-3375).

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, 2024. 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)
At least a master's degree in clinical, counseling, school, educational or general psychology at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
At least one quarter or semester of teaching experience at the college level.
A doctoral degree in applied psychology will be required for positions teaching practicum courses.

Preferred qualifications
Ph.D. in psychology or a related field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement of Teaching

Reference requirements

  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

References will be checked for the candidate who advance to finalist status.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02486
Help contact: sofiamuller@ucsb.edu

CAMPUS INFORMATION

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 status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.


Supervisor Pool Teacher Education Program

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Supervisor, Teacher Education

Salary range: Salary is based on UCSB salary scales. See table 32 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $64,329-$74,576 annually. Percent appointments may vary.

Percent time: Varies by site

Position duration: 1 year, with possibility of reappointment

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: April 7, 2023

Next review date: Monday, Apr 24, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Mar 31, 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 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, 2024 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.

Programhttps://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/JPF02451

Help contact: samanthacole@ucsb.edu

CAMPUS INFORMATION

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 status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.


Lecturer Pool Teacher Education Program

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: Salary is based on UCSB salary scales. See table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $64,329-$74,576 annually. Percent appointments may vary.

Percent time: Varies by course

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: April 7, 2023

Next review date: Monday, Apr 24, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Mar 31, 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 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, 2024 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
• edTPA and Instructional Design
• 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.

Programhttps://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/JPF02450

Help contact: samanthacole@ucsb.edu

CAMPUS INFORMATION

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 status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.


ED 330 Instructor, Teacher Education Program (TEP), Summer 2023

POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title: ED 330 Instructor
Salary range: Salary is based on UCSB salary scales. See table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $5,360.75-$6,214.67 monthly. Percent appointments may vary.
Anticipated start: 6/26/23
Position duration: Appointment is limited to the length of the course (3 weeks).

APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: February 14, 2023

Next review date: Monday, Mar 13, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Jun 2, 2023 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
Applications are invited for a temporary part-time lecturer position at the University of California, Santa Barbara to teach ED 330, Writing Project Approaches to Teaching Composition, K-College in the Teacher Education Program during Summer 2023. Open until filled.

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.

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

QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Fellow of the South Coast Writing Project (SCWriP) or affiliation with any National Writing Project site or California Subject Matter Project at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications
Varied teaching experience in K-12 settings.

California Teaching Credential.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter (Optional)

Reference requirements

  • No references will be requested or contacted.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02430(link is external)
Help contact: samanthacole@ucsb.edu(link sends e-mail)

CAMPUS INFORMATION
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 status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments(link is external). All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2(link is external), Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment(link is external) for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment(link is external). (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.


STAFF POSITIONS

Director of Communications 

Job Code:  007477

Job Open Date: 5/3/23

Application Review Begins: 5/18/23; open until filled

Department Code (Name): GSED (Dean, School of Education)

Percentage of Time:  100%

Union Code (Name):  99 Non-Represented 

Employee Class (Appointment Type): 2 - Staff (Career)

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program):  PSS

Salary Grade:  Grade 22

Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $68,700 - $80,000/yr. 

Full Salary Range: Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.  The full salary range for this position is $68,700 to $132,500/yr.  The budgeted salary range the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $68,700 to $80,000/yr.

Work Location:  Education Building - 4133

Working Days and Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement if applicable: Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations)

Special Instructions

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application. Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to provide a writing sample from a previous position.

Brief Summary of Job Duties

Under the direction of the Assistant Dean with additional guidance provided by the Dean, builds a comprehensive marketing and communications program for the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education (GGSE) that includes the development and implementation of a marketing and social media strategy for the School. Independently designs and implements information campaigns, overseeing the alignment with and the execution of the School communication and market branding strategy, requiring a wide variety of communications media including written, visual, digital, electronic, and associated technical applications. Collaborates with staff in the offices of Public Affairs & Communications, Development, the GGSE Information Technology Group, and GGSE Outreach Management Team (including the Dean, Associate Deans, and Assistant Dean) to create, develop, and implement long and short-term strategic communications plans. Serves as a liaison with the offices of Development and Alumni Affairs, creating a communications program to support alumni cultivation, including an alumnus mentality in current graduate students, and philanthropic efforts for the School.

Required Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of experience working in an office setting/administrative work.
  • 1-3 years of experience in higher education.
  • 1-3 years of extensive writing experience (content marketing, copywriting, journalism, public relations) and communications skills, with a creative approach to writing about international education industry topics and an awareness of how to build messages for different audiences.
  • 1-3 years of experience in communications, public relations, including internal and external mediums.
  • Demonstrated experience in an administrative environment required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent grammar, editing and proofreading skills.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to listen to and effectively communicate with colleagues and donors.
  • Knowledge of template files and theme functions, and the Drupal theme layer.
  • Proficiency with social media, HTML, or CSS.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of photo/video creation, selection, design, collaboration, editing, scripting, etc.
  • Experience working with different media outlets (i.e. TV, Newspaper, Social Media).
  • Advanced skills to create, develop, and implement long and short-term strategic communication plans.
  • Advanced knowledge of verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills.

Special Conditions of Employment

Vaccinations Programs – Including SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19)

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs – With Interim Amendments.  As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.).  Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. 

For more information, please visit:

* Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel, Students, or Trainees under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Reasonable Accommodations

The University of California endeavors to make https://jobs.ucsb.edu accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Katherine Abad in Human Resources at 805-893-4664 or email katherine.abad@hr.ucsb.edu. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. 

Go to the UCSB Employment site to apply for job #007477.

2022-23 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 its availability: Steven Smith, Chair, Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology; Mian Wang, Chair, Department of Education.

All TAships for the 2022-23 year are currently filled.

  • 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.