Lecturers of African American & African Studies, 2026-27: AAS 123 and AAS 083

The Department of African American & African Studies at UC Davis welcomes applications for undergraduate courses in the Fall and Winter quarters of the 2026-27 academic year. Applicants may apply to teach one or more courses.

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

1. AAS 123 "The Black Female Experience"

• Fall Quarter 2026:
  September 21, 2026 - December 11, 2026
• 4 units
  - Scheduled for TR 10:30-12:20PM
• Enrollment cap: 65 students
• Course description:
  Black female social, intellectual, and psychological development. Black women's contributions in history, literature, and social science; life experiences of Black women and philosophical underpinnings of the feminist movement.

2. AAS 083 "Black Food Politics"

• Winter Quarter 2027:
  January 4, 2027 - March 19, 2027
• 4 units
• Scheduled for TR 2:10-4:00PM
• Enrollment cap: 65 students
• Course description:
  Critical examination of the histories and politics of Black food traditions in the United States.

A Ph.D. is preferred, but we welcome candidates who are ABD, hold an M.A. degree in a related field, and/or who have previous experience teaching at the college/university level.

The posted salary range is for a 100% appointment for a Unit 18 Lecturer, which is based on teaching an average of 6 classes per quarter. The average expected appointment for this position may be 42-50% over one quarter. Payment for teaching an individual course is a fraction of this salary range based on the student enrollment of the class.