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CalTeach Lecturer for Elementary Mathematics Education

Position Number: 6881386
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education - Elementary

CalTeach Lecturer for Elementary Mathematics Education

University of California Santa Barbara

Position overview
Position title: Unit 18 Lecturer Salary range: A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $70,977-$84,752/year. Percent time: 33.33% Anticipated start: March 30th, 2026 (Spring Quarter) Position duration: March 30th, 2026 - June 30th, 2026 / The appointment is limited to the length of the course. Application Window

Open date: January 27, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 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

CalTeach and the Education Department invite applicants for a Unit 18 Lecturer position to teach an undergraduate course introducing students to mathematics education.

The lecturer will teach the undergraduate course ED 128 CalTeach, Elementary Mathematics Education in spring quarter 2026. This course introduces the learning and teaching of mathematics in grades K-8. The seminar-style course meets weekly on campus for one quarter. Timing of the course schedule is flexible (e.g., afternoons or evenings). The lecturer's responsibilities include developing or adapting a syllabus for the course, setting up a Canvas site, giving and grading assignments, providing office hours for students, and submitting final grades before the end of the quarter, as well as assisting the collection of student data for CalTeach. The lecturer will be supported by CalTeach colleagues in the Department of Education at UCSB's Gevirtz School of Education. A continuation of the teaching assignment in academic year 2026/27 is aspired.

Comprising nine campuses, the University of California's CalTeach program provides a sequence of undergraduate courses and field experiences in K-12 schools to introduce students to mathematics and science teaching. ED 128 is a CalTeach course that complements students' work in their majors, providing both the deep subject matter knowledge and the strong pedagogical skills needed to increase equity and access to STEM for all California's diverse students. The initiative began in response to both state and national concerns about the critical shortage of highly qualified elementary and secondary teachers. The CalTeach program at UCSB offers undergraduate courses in mathematics, science, engineering, and climate justice education at the elementary and secondary levels, supporting approximately 200 undergraduate students per year, mainly from the STEM fields. Many of these students pursue a minor in science and mathematics education.

CalTeach/Science Math Initiative: https://education.ucsb.edu/academic-programs/calteach-science-math-initiative/undergraduates

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must have a Master's degree.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

A minimum of three years of teaching at the K-8 level or equivalent

Preferred qualifications

Teaching credential
Five years or more of teaching at the K-8 level
California teaching license or teaching license from another state/country
Evidence of effective and innovative teaching methods applicable to K-8 teaching
Well-versed in teaching methods that support the full cognitive and linguistic repertoire of all learners
Knowledgeable about the requirements for teaching mathematics at the K-8 level in California
Experience providing professional development in mathematics to K-8 teachers (e.g., workshops, seminars)
Past and/or current involvement in teacher or pre-service teacher leadership (e.g., as supervisor/TOSA, mentor or cooperating teacher)

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

3 required (contact information only)

The Department Analyst will solicit references from all candidates who are selected for the long-short list.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03054

Help contact: aterzieva@ucsb.edu
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Job location
Santa Barbara, CA

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