Lecturer in History

Position Overview

Position title:

Lecturer

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $70,977. The posted UC academic salary scales UCOP Academic Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step  the following table for the salary scale for this position Pre-6 Lecturer Salary Scale.

Open date:
April 20, 2026

Next review date:
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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

Final date:
Tuesday, Apr 20, 2027 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 History within the School of Arts and Humanities at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.

We are seeking applicants for temporary lecturer position(s) in the fields of Africa, Ancient Mediterranean, East Asia, Europe, Jewish Studies, Latin America, Middle East, United States, History of Science, and Public History.

Duties include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs. Lecturers will work with the Director for Undergraduate Studies to discuss course content and develop syllabi as needed.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on published UC pay scales.

Appointments may be one or more quarters based on departmental need, and for one, two, or three courses per quarter.

Subsequent applications will be reviewed periodically as teaching needs arise.

Applicants must have an ABD or Ph.D. in History, related History fields, Anthropology, or 3-5 years of professional experience in the relevant discipline. ABD candidates will be considered.

Qualified candidates should have a minimum of three years of teaching experience or expertise in a specialized area.

Examples of relevant accomplishments include: strong teaching or mentoring evaluations, peer or professional reviews, peer‑reviewed publications, creative research, and applicable grants, awards, honors, or nominations.

Must have Ph.D. by the time of start date.

• Curriculum Vitae – your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Evaluation summaries – evaluations within the last 3 years (Optional)
• Syllabi (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• 3 reference contacts (contact information only)

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