Lecturer Pool- Arabic, Person, Turkish, Ottoman Turkish, Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, Cuneiform,

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

Lecturer Pool- Arabic, Person, Turkish, Ottoman Turkish, Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, Cuneiform, Hittite, Ancient Egyptian, Sumerian, Akkadian, Nubian and general Middle Eastern cultures- Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position: UCOP Salary Tables. The current full-time salary range for this position is $70,977 to $75,301; salary is commensurate with teaching experience.

Percent time: 11% to 100%

Appointments are non-tenured and are typically part-time and can range from 11 percent to 100 percent, depending on the number of courses taught.

Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists.

Anticipated start: As soon as Summer 2026 (date depends on which summer session), August 1, 2026 (Fall 2026), January 1, 2027 (Spring 2027), or Summer 2027 (date depends on which summer session)

Review timeline: The Department reviews applications for Fall teaching in July and August, and applications for Spring teaching in November and December, and for the Summer in March (if applicable).

Application window

Open date: April 1, 2026

Most recent review date: Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 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: Wednesday, Mar 31, 2027 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 Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures at the University of California, Berkeley, invites application for a pool of qualified temporary lecturers to teach courses in Arabic, Person, Turkish, Ottoman Turkish, Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, Cuneiform, Hittite, Ancient Egyptian, Sumerian, Akkadian, Nubian and general Middle Eastern cultures should the need arise during Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring and Summer 2027.

Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to): 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Department: https://melc.berkeley.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

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

Preferred qualifications

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.

Application requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley 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, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affinity Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

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.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affimative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location: Berkeley, CA