Lecturers of African American & African Studies, AAS 123 and AAS

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $73,817 - $80,664 . The posted salary rate range is for a full-time 100% appointment. Salary will be prorated based on the percent of appointment for part-time lecturer positions.

Open date: August 20, 2026

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

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

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 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.

Davis, CA

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