Lecturer - Arabic, Hebrew & Ancient Near East

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 70,977 - 75,301; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary lecturers to teach courses in Arabic, Turkish, Hebrew, and other Middle Eastern languages and cultures. Positions may be Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 or Summer 2027 depending on need.

Responsibilities may include teaching one or more sections, advising students with regular office hours, grading, and maintaining a course website.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in an advanced degree (or equivalent international degree) program.
• MA degree (or equivalent international degree) in relevant fields of language and literature, cultures or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness in teaching relevant field of Middle Eastern culture, preferably in a college or university setting.

Responsibilities

• Teaching one or more sections of a lecture course (or courses) and attending all lectures.
• Advising students and holding regular office hours; assigning grades; preparing course materials; and maintaining a course website.

Skills

University teaching

Education

Advanced degree (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in an advanced degree program

MA degree (or equivalent international degree) in relevant fields

Job description

The University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary lecturers to teach courses in Arabic, Turkish, Hebrew, and other Middle Eastern languages and cultures. Positions may be Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 or Summer 2027 depending on need.

Responsibilities may include teaching one or more sections, advising students with regular office hours, grading, and maintaining a course website.