This study aims to examine the burnout levels of lecturers in Duhok University. The sample of the study included 100 lecturers from different faculties and departments of Dohuk University. A demographic questionnaire was used to collect the data regarding the individual characteristics including marital status, gender, age, and educational background. The Maslach Burnout Inventory-Educator Survey (MBI-ES) (Maslach, Jackson Schwab, 1986) was also employed to collect the data concerning the burnout levels of the lecturers. Quantitative data were analyzed through SPSS 18 (Statistical package for the social sciences) program, the results reveal that there are no significant differences between lecturers' demographic features and their burnout levels in terms of age, marital status, seniority in profession, and educational background, but there is a significant difference in terms of gender feature. Finally, the study came up with several suggestions to decrease the burnout levels.