Part-Time Lecturer in Digital Humanities: Spring 2026

The Digital Humanities Program at UCLA seeks applications for a part-time Lecturer position. This position will be 50% for Spring 2026 and will cover 1 course for the quarter.

Course Description:

DGT HUM 122 (Theories of the Information Society) - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00-3:15pm

This course explores the seminal theories that have shaped scholarship on the information society, internet studies, and digital media. Through a critical examination of canonical texts and contemporary debates, students will gain an in-depth understanding of how digital technologies transform social, cultural, political, and economic landscapes. Topics include the evolution of network societies, the digital divide, media convergence, and the cultural politics of information technology. Technical proficiency in digital humanities tools and experience teaching digital humanities courses at the university level are required.

Classes also involve regularly scheduled office hours to consult with students and to offer mentorship support.

Requirements: Expertise in Information Studies, Science and Technology Studies, Information Policy. Ph.D. in a related field is required. Candidates should provide a letter of application, CV, and three names for references. Recommendation letters are not required.

Instruction Start and End Date: March 30th, 2026 through June 5th, 2026.

Payroll (9/9)* Start and End Date: April 1st, 2026 through June 30th, 2026.

To assure full consideration, applications should be submitted by March 4th, 2026.

Ph.D. in hand, preferably from a field in the Humanities; technical proficiency in digital humanities tools; and experience teaching digital humanities courses at the university level.

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Letter of application, CV, and three names of reference will be reviewed upon submission of application.

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.

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