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 at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position Pre-6 Lecturer Salary Scale


Application Window

Open date: April 20, 2026

Most recent review
date: Wednesday, May 20, 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: 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.


Position description

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.

Qualifications


Basic qualifications (required at time of application) 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, but are not limited to: strong teaching or mentoring evaluations, peer or professional
reviews, peer-reviewed publications, creative research, and applicable grants, awards, honors, or nominations.

Additional
qualifications (required at time of start) Must have Ph.D by the time of start date.

Application
Requirements

Document requirements

• 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)

Reference
requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04488
Help contact:
ltamayo@ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

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.

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 prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties.


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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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have
filed an appeal with a previous employer.
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* "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 or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment,
discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination]

Job location

La Jolla, CA