Temporary Teaching Opportunities in History for 2025-2026

Position overview

Salary range :

A reasonable estimate for this position is $68,247-$89,047.

Application Window

Open date : April 18, 2025

Most recent review date : Tuesday, Jul 1, 2025 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, Mar 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

The Department of History at the University of California, Davis, intends, pending administrative approval and funding, to make temporary appointments of lecturers for one or more courses in the following fields :

• Latin American History (Pending Funding)
• Asia / Middle East History (Pending Funding)
• European History (Pending Funding)
• United States History (Pending Funding)
• Other courses as needed

Preference will be given to candidates with the Ph.D., but those who have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation will be considered. Compensation is contingent upon qualifications and experience.

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis for future temporary openings. However, for first consideration for the 2025-26 academic year, please submit your application by July 1, 2025. Applicants internal to the UC Davis Department of History who had an appointment in 2024-2025 and apply by the "Initial Review Date" of July 1, 2025 will be considered prior to all other applicants. Only completed files will be reviewed.

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for 1-3 referees, statement of teaching, and, if available, documentation of teaching ability.

CONTACT : Vice Chair, Department of History, University of California - Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616-8578 or bcpersonnel@ucdavis.edu . Applications will be accepted online only at https : / / recruit.ucdavis.edu / JPF07072 .

The University of California, Davis, and the Department of History are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities. The University of California is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit.

Department : https : / / history.ucdavis.edu /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Applicants should have a Ph.D or equivalent in History

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research (Optional)

Statement of Teaching

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 requirements

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ucdavis.edu / JPF07072

Help contact : bcpersonnel@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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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.

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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 for federal law.

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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 also is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) . There are numerous links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our administration, campus rankings, locations, campus safety, sustainability, visiting UC Davis and UC Davis Health.

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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.

Job location

Davis, CA