Temporary Teaching Opportunities In History For 2023-2024

The Department of History of the University of California, Davis intends, pending administrative approval and funding, to make temporary appointments of lecturers for one or more courses in the following fields:

• Other courses as needed
• Asia/Middle East History (Pending Funding)
• European History (Pending Funding)
• United States History (Pending Funding)
• Latin American History (Pending Funding)

Preference will be given to candidates with the Ph.D., but those who have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation will be considered. Compensation is contingent upon qualifications and experience.

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis for future temporary openings. However, for first consideration for the 2023-24 academic year, please submit your application by May 12, 2023. Applicants internal to the UC Davis Department of History who had an appointment in 2022-2023 and apply by the “Initial Review Date” of May 12, 2023 will be considered prior to all other applicants. Only completed files will be reviewed.

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for 1-3 referees, statement of teaching, and, if available, documentation of teaching ability.

CONTACT: Vice Chair, Department of History, University of California – Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616-8578 ([email protected]). Applications will be accepted online only at

The University of California, Davis, and the Department of History are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus that supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit.

Applicants should have a Ph.D or equivalent in History

• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit

• 1-3 required (contact information only)

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