Lecturer in Islamic Studies

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at UCLA invites applications for a Lecturer in Islamic Studies to teach one in-person course in Islamic Thought for the 2026-2027 academic year, likely Spring Quarter 2027. The successful candidate will have at least an M.A.

in Islamic Studies with specialization in Islamic thought and college teaching experience, and must demonstrate knowledge of major historical debates and genres in Islam, plus advanced Arabic.

Qualifications

• MA in Islamic Studies or related discipline
• Prior college-level teaching experience
• Advanced knowledge of Arabic required; additional languages (Persian, Turkish, Malay, etc.) desirable

Responsibilities

• Teach one in-person course in Islamic Thought during the 2026-2027 academic year (Spring Quarter 2027).
• Submit CV, Teaching Statement, and contact information for 3-5 references.

Skills

Teaching experience

Arabic language

Education

MA in Islamic Studies or related discipline

Job description

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.

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.