Lecturer in Jainism and South Asian Religions

The Study of Religion IDP at UCLA welcomes applications for a part-time Lecturer in Jainism and South Asian Religions. The position will be expected to teach a total of four courses over the 2026-2027 academic year, including two courses in the area of Jain Studies, one comparative course in the area of Jainism and non-violent religious traditions, and one course in Religions of India.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Religious Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Literature, Philosophy, or related disciplines, and must demonstrate an approach to undergraduate teaching of religion that balances a philosophical, doctrinal, or ethical framework with engagement in the anthropological, social, historical, and political dimensions of religious traditions. A record of academic training in Jainism or of academic research on Jainism is a requisite, but candidates should be qualified and available to teach survey courses not only on Jainism but on other major living South Asian religious traditions such as Hinduism and Sikhism. Focus on modernity or the present age, experience of field research, research on gender and sexuality, diaspora, media and popular culture, political organization and activism, and inter-religious dynamics in South Asia and within the South Asian diaspora will be considered favorably.

Candidates must submit a CV, Teaching Statement (detailing previous teaching experience and teaching philosophy), and contact information for 3-5 references.

See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $73,107 - $77,561

This position is represented by the University Council - American Federation of Teachers: Contract | UCnet. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Religious Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Literature, Philosophy, or related disciplines, and must demonstrate an approach to undergraduate teaching of religion that balances a philosophical, doctrinal, or ethical framework with engagement in the anthropological, social, historical, and political dimensions of religious traditions.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Candidates must submit contact information for 3-5 references.

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.

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.

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