Lecturers of African American & African Studies, 2026-27

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Position overview Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977 - $77,561. 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. Application Window Open date: July 13, 2026 Most recent review date: Sunday, Aug 2, 2026 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: Thursday, Dec 31, 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 Position DescriptionThe Department of African American & African Studies at UC Davis welcomes applications for undergraduate courses in the Winter and Spring quarters of the 2026-27 academic year. This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Courses to be filled include: Winter Quarter 2027 AAS 17, "Women in African Societies" (4 units) AAS 107A, "African Descent Communities & Culture in the Caribbean & Latin America" (4 units) Spring Quarter 2027 AAS 18, " Introduction to Caribbean Studies" (4 units) Quarter Dates-Winter Quarter: January 4, 2027 - March 19, 2027 -Spring Quarter: March 25, 2027 - June 10, 2027 QualificationsA 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. SalaryThe 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. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) 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. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter - Describe your teaching experience, expertise, availability, and the course(s) you are in interested in teaching. Sample Syllabus - Provide a sample syllabus (outline is accepted). Sample Teaching Evaluations - Provide at least one set of teaching evaluations. If uploading two or more sets, please combine as one PDF. Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form. Reference requirements2 required (contact information only) Please note that telephone and email address are required for references. Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07738 Help contact: aschwanhausser@ucdavis.edu About UC Davis 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: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment 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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and students. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service are embodied by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values. A variety of resources and programs are available to academics, staff, and students that reflect the core values reflected in our strategic plan: "To Boldly Go," our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400. UC Davis is also a national leader in inclusive practice. 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