Part-Time Lecturer, World Religions & Race Studies

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; Full time

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: $70,977

Open date: June 29, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, Jul 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Nov 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

The Program in Religious Studies is accepting applications for part time lecturer positions for the 2026-2027 academic year. We are seeking candidates with robust teaching experience who can contribute to our required undergraduate courses for the major. Beyond the ability to convey the required content, we are seeking teachers who will creatively help students engage with the study of religion as expressed in our programmatic aim.

Religious Studies 5B: World Religious II (Fall 2026)

Tues & Thurs 11:00am-12:20pm. An introduction to various religious traditions in selected areas of the world—including India and South Asia, East Asia, Africa, and the Americas. This is a large course of 150-160 students who come from disciplines across campus, and includes discussion sections hosted by 2 teaching assistants.

Religious Studies 155: Topics in Race and Religion (Winter or Spring 2027)

Critical analysis of race and religion as expressed through (1) various structures of socio‑political ordering, metaphysics, language, class, colorism, power, biology, nationalism, and culture, and (2) various expressions of moral philosophy, ethics, music, literature, arts, rituals, liberation, and revolution. Time TBD.

Initial review of applications will begin July 28, 2026. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Lecturer appointments are term appointments. The term appointment falls under the purview of the agreement between the University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and the collective bargaining agreement. The salary per course is $8,872.13.

Application Requirements

Applications must be submitted online at: recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10287.

Interested applicants must provide a Letter of Application, CV, Sample syllabus of your proposed course, Teaching Statement, Evidence of Teaching Excellence (e.g., course evaluations or teaching evaluation), and two (2) Letters of Recommendation.

Document requirements

• Letter of Application - Please indicate the course(s) you are applying for, including relevant teaching and research experience.
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Sample Syllabus - Sample syllabus of your proposed course(s). If you are applying for both courses, please consolidate the syllabi into one file before uploading.
• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
• Evidence of Teaching Excellence - Course evaluations or teaching evaluation. Please consolidate all files into one pdf before uploading.

Reference Requirements

• 2 letters of reference required.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10287

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine 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 covered by the UC anti‑discrimination policy.

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
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• APM - 035: Affectionate Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

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.

Job location

Irvine, CA