Lecturers of African American & African Studies, 2026-27: AAS 123 and AAS 083

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 2 required (contact information only)

Please note that telephone and email address are required for references.

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