About the position
The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at UCLA seeks applications for the position of a Lecturer in Islamic Studies. The successful applicant will be expected to teach one in-person course in Islamic Thought during the 2026-2027 academic year, likely in Spring Quarter 2027. Candidates must have at least an M.A. in Islamic Studies or a related discipline, with specialization in Islamic thought, and prior college-level teaching experience. They should be able to demonstrate a command of major historical and contemporary questions and debates in Islam, as well as the major historical genres (such as hadith, tafsir, fiqh, kalam, falsafa, etc.) and contemporary disciplines in which those debates take place and are studied. Advanced knowledge of Arabic is required and additional skills in related languages, such as Persian, Turkish, Malay, etc. is desirable. Candidates must submit a CV, Teaching Statement, and contact information for 3-5 references. See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $73,817 - $80,664. This position is represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers: Contract | UCnet . Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications Candidates must have at least an M.A. in Islamic Studies or a related discipline, with specialization in Islamic thought, and prior college-level teaching experience.
How to apply
Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to the field of Islamic Studies. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service. Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Candidates must submit contact information for 3-5 references. Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11302 Help contact: vadelatorre@humnet.ucla.edu
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