Winter​/Lecturer Iranian Studies

Position overview

Salary range:
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (Unit 18). The annual salary rate for this position is $80664 .00, and is commensurate with percentage of appointment.

Open date:
August 17, 2026

Next review date:
Monday, Sep 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date:
Monday, Sep 21, 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.

The Middle East/South Asia Studies Languages Program (ME/SA) seeks an instructor for a lecturer position in Iranian studies, pending administrative approval and funding, for the academic year . Positions are available for the following quarters:

Winter Quarter 2027 January 4 - March 19

Spring Quarter 2027 March 25 - June 10

Demonstrated experience in teaching and a doctoral degree in Iranian studies is required.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and the contact information for two (2) references. Teaching statement, course syllabus, and prior evaluations are optional. Applicants can apply and submit their materials through the online application form, which can be found at: [provide link]

We will begin review of applications September 14, 2026.

The University of California, Davis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) is strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

Demonstrated experience in teaching and a doctoral degree in Iranian studies is required.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start):

This Position Requires a Ph.D

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a teacher
• Experience using digital tools for teaching

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae
  - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• The contact information for two (2) references. Teaching statement, sample course syllabus, and prior teaching evaluations from UC Davis or another institution are optional.
  
  - Optional items to include.
• Authorization to Release Information Form
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Reference requirements:

• 2 required (contact information only)

Please submit contact information for two references

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035:
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To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled, "Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,…