University of California-Santa Barbara Adjunct & Guest Lecturer Jobs

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15Open
Positions
9Academic
Disciplines
$3,611Avg Pay
/course

Open Positions at University of California-Santa Barbara

Latest posting: October 26, 2026

15 positions found

Santa Barbara, CaliforniaIn-PersonEngineeringPart-time
Posted 5d ago•Pay not disclosed•via AcademicKeys
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Santa Barbara, CAIn-PersonVisual & Fine ArtsPart-time$2,000 – $4,250/course
Posted 2w ago•via HigherEdJobs
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Santa Barbara, CAIn-PersonComputer Science & ITPart-time$2,000 – $4,250/course
Posted May 11•via HigherEdJobs
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Santa Barbara, CAIn-PersonPsychologyPart-time$72 – $92/hr
Posted Apr 2•via HigherEdJobs
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Santa Barbara, CAIn-PersonPsychologyPart-time$72 – $92/hr
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Santa Barbara, CAIn-PersonBusiness & ManagementPart-time$1,500 – $3,500/course
Posted Apr 2•via HigherEdJobs
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Santa Barbara, CAIn-PersonLaw & Legal StudiesPart-time$650 – $3,000/course
Posted Apr 2•via HigherEdJobs
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Santa Barbara, CAIn-PersonBusiness & ManagementPart-time$1,500 – $3,500/course
Posted Apr 2•via HigherEdJobs
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Santa Barbara, CAIn-PersonBusiness & ManagementPart-time$1,500 – $3,500/course
Posted Apr 2•via HigherEdJobs
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Santa Barbara, CAIn-PersonAccounting & FinancePart-time$1,500 – $3,500/course
Posted Apr 2•via HigherEdJobs
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Santa Barbara, CAIn-PersonHealth Sciences & NursingPart-time$80+/hr
Posted Apr 2•via HigherEdJobs
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Santa Barbara, CAIn-PersonBusiness & ManagementPart-time$1,500 – $3,500/course
Posted Apr 2•via HigherEdJobs
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Santa Barbara, CAIn-PersonEnglish & WritingPart-time$50 – $100/hr
Posted Apr 2•via HigherEdJobs
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Santa Barbara, CAIn-PersonEngineeringPart-time$50 – $80/hr
Posted Apr 2•via HigherEdJobs
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Santa Barbara, CAIn-PersonBusiness & ManagementPart-time$1,500 – $3,500/course
Posted Apr 2•via HigherEdJobs
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Recently Closed Positions at University of California-Santa Barbara

No longer accepting applications — kept as a record of University of California-Santa Barbara's adjunct hiring activity.

  • UCSB PaCE Part-Time Instructor - Research Methods (MasterScholar Program)Other
    Posted Jul 16, 2026 · Listing closed
  • UCSB PaCE Part-Time Instructor Assistant - Master Scholar ProgramOther
    Posted Jul 16, 2026 · Listing closed

University of California-Santa Barbara Hiring Insights

Based on 17 positions tracked since April 2026, including closed listings.

Job Postings Over Time

12
Apr 26
1
May 26
2
Jul 26
2
Oct 26

Positions by Discipline

Business & Management5
Engineering2
Psychology2
Other2
Visual & Fine Arts1
Computer Science & IT1
Law & Legal Studies1
Accounting & Finance1
Health Sciences & Nursing1
English & Writing1

Average Pay by Discipline

Based on listed compensation

Other$5,650/course
Visual & Fine Arts$4,250/course
Computer Science & IT$4,250/course
Business & Management$3,500/course
Accounting & Finance$3,500/course
Law & Legal Studies$3,000/course
English & Writing$100/hour
Psychology$92/hour
Health Sciences & Nursing$80/hour
Engineering$80/hour

About Teaching at University of California-Santa Barbara

University of California-Santa Barbara is a public 4-year institution located in Santa Barbara, California. There are currently 15 open adjunct and lecturer positions available.

OpenLecture has tracked 17 adjunct and lecturer positions at University of California-Santa Barbara since April 2026.

Current openings span 9 academic disciplines including Engineering, Visual & Fine Arts, Computer Science & IT, Psychology, Business & Management, and more. Positions are available in In-Person formats.

The average compensation for listed positions is $3,611 per course.

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