Lecturer in Israel Studies
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: Lecturer Salary range: $73,107 - $77,561
Application Deadline
Open date: June 26, 2026 Next review date:Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Aug 14, 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 Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at UCLA seeks applications for the position of a Lecturer in the Archaeology of Ancient Israel. The position will be expected to teach a total of three courses over the 2026-2027 academic year, starting in January 2027, including a course on Jerusalem, as well as variable topics on the archaeology of ancient Israel. Other undergraduate courses of the instructors own design will be approved in consultation with the Kershaw Chair and with the department chair’s approval and may focus on any archaeological subject concerning the southern Levant between the Chalcolithic and the Byzantine period. Candidates must have at least an M.A. or more in Near Eastern Archaeology or Anthropology with specialization in the Levant, and prior college-level teaching experience. They should be able to demonstrate a command of southern Levantine archaeology from ca. 4500 to 330 B.C.E. and its integration with Near Eastern textual sources, including biblical literature. Additional skills in related ancient languages is desired. Prior excavation experience in Israel is expected. 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 $73,107 - $77,561 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 qualificationsCandidates must have at least an M.A. or more in Near Eastern Archaeology or Anthropology with specialization in the Levant, and prior college-level teaching experience.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Teaching 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 advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. 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/JPF11100 Help contact:vadelatorre@humnet.ucla.edu