Lecturer in Israel Studies

Position Overview Position title: Lecturer Salary range: $73,107 - $77,561 Application Window Open date: June 26, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Friday, Aug 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position Description The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at UCLA seeks applications for the position of Lecturer in the Archaeology of Ancient Israel. The position will expect teaching 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. Undergraduate courses of the instructor's 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. Responsibilities include teaching, developing new course material, and contributing to the academic community within the department. Qualifications Candidates must have at least an M.A. or higher in Near Eastern Archaeology or Anthropology with specialization in the Levant, and prior college-level teaching experience. Candidates 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 are desired. Prior excavation experience in Israel is expected. Application Requirements Curriculum 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 Statement of Contribution to UCLA Mission – Reflect on your personal and professional experiences, highlighting past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. Reference Requirements 3-5 references required (contact information only). Apply Link Help Contact View email address on click.appcast.io About UCLA The University of California 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 status under state or federal law. 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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. Related policies: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy; UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties; APM - 035: Affiant Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment. Job Location Los Angeles, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)