Department Of African American Studies Positions: Part-Time Lecturers; Non-Senate

Position: UCLA DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES OPEN POSITIONS: PART-TIME LECTURERS (NON-SENATE) 2025-2026
Position overview

Position title:

Lecturer

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position $68,247 - $83,936.

Application Window

Open date:
August 1, 2025

Most recent review date:
Friday, Aug 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date:
Monday, Mar 16, 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.

Position description

The Department of African American Studies at UCLA invites applications for non-tenure track lecturer positions in . We are looking for instructors who can teach generally a survey of African diaspora courses, not limited to courses in Africa and the Middle East, music, religion, history, and cultural studies. Lecturer appointments are part-time as dictated by instructional needs and budget constraints of the department.

Quarter academic appointment dates are as follows:

Fall:
October 1-December 31st, 2025

Winter:
January 1-March 31st, 2026

Spring:
April 1-June 30th, 2026

Salary commensurate with applicant qualifications and experience; percentage of appointment commensurate with teaching load. See Table 15 Unit 18 Faculty Pre-Six - AY (ucop.edu) for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position $68,247 - $83,936.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are working transnationally, including on Africa and diaspora and whose scholarship and engagements are interdisciplinary.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with a Ph.D. or equivalent in African/African American Studies, American Studies, Art History, History, Law, Political Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Ethnomusicology, Public Health, Education, Public Affairs, Urban Planning, Philosophy, Theater, Film, Literature, Humanities, Gender Studies, LGBTQ Studies, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Applicants who are advanced to Ph.D. candidacy or who have a M.A., M.F.A., or equivalent may be considered (currently enrolled UC students are not considered).

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants with a Ph.D. are preferred. Candidates with a minimum of two years of teaching experience and a demonstrated record of distinguished undergraduate teaching. Evidence of this teaching record must be supplied. Applicants with extensive academic and/or professional experience are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

* Cover Letter

* Curriculum Vitae

* Statement of Teaching

* Course syllabus

* Statement of Research (Optional)

* Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

Reference requirements

* 2 letters of reference required.

Mailed or emailed submissions will not be accepted.

A description of current African American Studies courses offered can be found in the UCLA Registrar's course catalog- https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).?

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The University of California, Los Angeles and the Department of African American Studies are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.

This position is represented by the University Council
- American Federation of Teachers:  Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy ( Affirm Act ).

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Candidates with a Ph.D. or equivalent in African/African American Studies, American Studies, Art History, History, Law, Political Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Ethnomusicology, Public Health, Education, Public Affairs, Urban Planning, Philosophy, Theater, Film, Literature, Humanities, Gender Studies, LGBTQ Studies, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Applicants who are advanced to Ph.D. candidacy or who have a M.A., M.F.A., or equivalent may be considered (currently enrolled UC…