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.

Application Window 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. Position description 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 Courses to be filled include: 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.

Qualifications 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. Salary 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. Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, sample syllabus, set of teaching evaluations, and contact information for two references. Please indicate the class or classes you would like to be considered for in your cover letter. Candidates should submit the application packet through the UC Recruit online portal. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by September 11, 2026. The position is open until filled. 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 Sample Syllabus
• Provide a sample syllabus (outline is accepted). Sample Teaching Evaluation
• Provide at least one set of teaching evaluations. If uploading two or more sets, please combine as one PDF. Authorization to Release Information Form
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Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form . Reference requirements 2 required (contact information only) Please note that telephone and email address are required for references.

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