Career Development

Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara seeks a Research Associate to work on a research and curriculum development project for a National Science Foundation Grant. The priority consideration deadline is January 6.

The Heritage Foundation Young Leaders Program is now seeking students for their summer internship program. If you'd like to experience Washington, D.C., firsthand while working next to policy makers, then this opportunity is for you. The deadline to apply is February 1.

The National Humanities Alliance Foundation invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellow position to implement a project entitled “The Publicly Engaged Humanities: A Survey of the Field.” Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until someone has been hired.

The American Historical Association is announcing a new grant-funded position to coordinate its Career Diversity for Historians initiative. The position will be funded for three years in Washington, D.C. The application deadline is January 18.

The Carsey-Wolf Center is now accepting applications for media internships in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. Check out their website to learn more about the positions available.

This two-week learning program is for graduate students who are interested in developing a holistic understanding of the conceptual challenges around global food security with a focus on cross-disciplinary problem solving of real-world development challenges. Deadline is February 15, 2017.

The Writing Program is now accepting applications for 2017-18 TA positions. If you are interested in teaching Writing 2, the required lower division (Area A1) course at UCSB, be sure to submit an application by January 27.

If you are a postdoctoral fellow or advanced graduate student interested in a faculty position in the chemical sciences at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI), this workshop can help you prepare for a rewarding career. Deadline to apply is January 9, 2017.

Share your story for a free t-shirt and chance to win lunch with UC President Janet Napolitano and Senior Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Christine Gulbranson.

The FrameWorks Institute – a nonprofit think tank that designs, conducts, interprets, and explains communications research to advance social justice – seeks a dynamic professional with strong skills in public speaking, writing, and fostering adult learning. Application review begins December 9.

Dr. Chavella T. Pittman and nhe National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity are hosting a webinar on Thursday, December 8, addressing potential issues with classroom dynamics following last month’s election.

The Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships (CSEP) is currently hiring for two new positions starting in Winter 2017 to conduct interviews with photonics companies to assess their workforce needs. This opportunity is most useful for photonics students but others are welcome to apply.

UCSB's Interdisciplinary Humanities Center seeks a graduate student to help design and implement a communications project that consists of creating a database of faculty on campus who are involved in publicly-engaged teaching and research. Applications are due December 15.

Attention all faculty, teaching assistants, and staff: GauchoSpace Support has services beyond email ticketing help! They also assist with gradebooks, assignments and quizzes, and even offer specialized trainings and advanced workshops. Check out their services and let them help you!

On Monday, November 14, the UCSB Library's Sherri L. Barnes led a lunchtime brown bag info session where she presented an overview of ​academic publishing today. This article contains useful handouts, slides, and resources from the workshop.