Part-Time Lecturer(s) in Ethnic Studies

Position overview

Position title : Part-Time Lecturer

Salary range :

$7,886 per course (pending final budget approval).

Anticipated start :

Fall 2025 quarter begins September 22, 2025.

Winter 2026 quarter begins January 2, 2026.

Application Window

Open date : August 8, 2025

Most recent review date : Tuesday, Sep 9, 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 : Friday, Jan 2, 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

ETHNIC STUDIES DEPARTMENT

PART-TIME LECTURER POSITIONS

The Ethnic Studies Department at the University of California, Riverside, invites applications for part-time lecturer positions for the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 quarters. Fall 2025 quarter begins September 22, 2025 and ends December 12, 2025. Winter 2026 quarter begins January 2, 2026 and ends March 20, 2026.

Salary : $7,886 per course (pending final budget approval).

Qualifications :

A completed M.A. in Ethnic Studies, African / African American Studies, Ethnic Studies / American Studies, Art History, History, Law, Political Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Ethnomusicology, Public Health, Education, Public Affairs, Urban Planning, Philosophy, Theater, Film, Literature, Humanities, Gender Studies, LGBTQ Studies, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Candidates with a minimum of two years of teaching experience and a demonstrated record of distinguished undergraduate teaching is required. Priority will be given to candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching Ethnic Studies and who are knowledgeable in the area(s) of : Korean American Studies, Chicano Studies, and Native American Studies. In addition, preference will be given to internal prior Pre-Six candidates.

Course offerings are subject to availability of funding. Applications are welcome from persons qualified to teach :

Fall 2025

ETST 005 : Introduction to Asian American Studies in Comparative Perspectives

ETST 161 : United States Latinos : Crossing Borders, Crossing Cultures

Winter 2026

ETST 002 : Introduction to Chicano Studies in Comparative Perspective

ETST 007 : Introduction to Native American Studies in Comparative Perspective

Full course description can be found at :

https : / / registrar.ucr.edu / registering / catalog

Apply at : https : / / aprecruit.ucr.edu / JPF02133

Faculty Contact : Robert Perez perezr@ucr.edu

Application Procedure :

Provide a cover letter that specifies your qualifications for each position you are applying for, a sample syllabus for the class you wish to teach, curriculum vitae, Statement of Teaching, recent teaching evaluations taught at the college or university level, and 3 letters of reference that assess teaching ability. Materials should be uploaded using UCR's on-line application system.

The review of applications will begin on September 9, 2025 and may continue until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications and supporting material should be received by September 8, 2025.

Department : https : / / ethnicstudies.ucr.edu /

School : https : / / www.ucr.edu /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

A completed M.A. in Ethnic Studies, African / African American Studies, Ethnic Studies / American Studies, Art History, History, Law, Political Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Ethnomusicology, Public Health, Education, Public Affairs, Urban Planning, Philosophy, Theater, Film, Literature, Humanities, Gender Studies, LGBTQ Studies, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Candidates with a minimum of two years of teaching experience and a demonstrated record of distinguished undergraduate teaching is required.

Preferred qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching Ethnic Studies and who are knowledgeable in the area(s) of : Korean American Studies, Chicano Studies, and Native American Studies. In addition, preference will be given to internal prior Pre-Six candidates.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https : / / apro.ucr.edu / mission-statement ) is a preferred qualification.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Cover Letter - Provide a cover letter that specifies your qualifications for each position you are applying for.

Sample Syllabus - A sample syllabus for the class you wish to teach.

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Teaching Evaluations - Recent teaching evaluations taught at the college or university level.

Letters of reference - Letter of reference that assess teaching ability.

Letters of reference - Letters of reference that assess teaching ability.

Letters of reference - Letters of reference that assess teaching ability.

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

Applicants will upload their letters under the document section.

Apply link :

https : / / aprecruit.ucr.edu / JPF02133

Help contact : dawnv@ucr.edu

About UC Riverside

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https : / / apro.ucr.edu / mission-statement ) is a preferred qualification.

We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-210.pdf ).

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 categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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.

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.

"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 or discrimination, as defined by the employer. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.

For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit :

https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 4000385 / SVSH .

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination .

For the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy, please visit : https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-035.pdf .

Job location

Riverside, CA