2026-2027 Assistant Adjunct Professor in Chinese Culture Studies
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: Assistant Adjunct Professor Salary range: $80,800 - $89,400 Review timeline: Spring/Summer 2026
Application Deadline
Open date: May 21, 2026 Next review date:Sunday, Jul 5, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Sunday, Jul 5, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position Description
The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures (ALC) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for part-time or full-time Assistant Adjunct Professor position(s) in Chinese culture studies starting Fall 2026. Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. degree by August 2026 in one or more of the following: Chinese language; Chinese culture; education; or other related areas. Three years or more of experience in teaching Chinese culture studies courses at the college level is desirable. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 1. The salary range for this position is $80,800 - $89,400. This annual salary rate reflects a 100% appointment. The selected candidate’s salary rate will be prorated based on the designated percentage of time. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Please see Academic Salary Scale Complete application must include: 1) cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) teaching statement; 4) research statement; 5) statement on your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission; 6) names of three references. Applications must be completed by July 5, 2026. Please apply at: http://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11407
Qualifications
Basic qualificationsQualified candidates should have a Ph.D. degree by August 2026 in one or more of the following: Chinese language; Chinese culture; education; or other related areas.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research Statement of Teaching UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of the state of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Name and Email of 3 references Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11047 Help contact:khsu@humnet.ucla.edu