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: Tuesday, Apr 14, 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

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05322

Help contact: ealc_gbs_ap@berkeley.edu