Assistant Professor, History, Languages/Literary Traditions, and Religions of Ancient Iran

University of California - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Near Eastern Languages & Cultures, specializing in the history, languages/literary traditions, and religions of ancient Iran. This position is set to begin on July 1, 2025, and is aimed at junior scholars with a focus on research and teaching that spans the first millennium BCE to the end of late antiquity. The role emphasizes a diachronic approach and encourages engagement with broader cultural and intellectual traditions, including the Ancient Near East, the Classical World, and Central Asia.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop a variety of classes, including general education courses and graduate seminars in ancient Iranian history, philology, and religions.
• Contribute actively to the research and work of the Pourdavoud Institute for the Iranian World.
• Participate in UCLA Global Antiquity and establish links with colleagues working on ancient studies at UCLA.
• Engage in broad community outreach in Los Angeles and beyond.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in hand by June 30, 2025.
• Research and teaching interests in the history, languages/literary traditions, and religions of ancient Iran.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in diachronic research methods.
• Ability to engage with broader cultural and intellectual traditions.

Benefits

• Full-time position with open salary.