Lecturer, Chinese History

Position description

The UCLA Department of History seeks applicants for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach lower and upper division undergraduate courses in various fields of history, should an opening arise. Screening of applicants is ongoing; the number of positions varies by quarter.

The department invites candidates to apply who are qualified to teach the following potential courses in Chinese History (courses are taught in-person on the UCLA campus):

• HIST 169A or 169B
• HIST 170B
• HIST 187G

The department is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from a diverse background and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for disadvantaged students. The department welcomes candidates whose experience in teaching, research or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

Candidates are encouraged to apply online at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10269 to upload information for this position. Ph.D. must be in hand as of August 15, 2025.

Additional requirements are relevant scholarship and teaching experience; a curriculum vitae, sample syllabus for the course or courses for which you are applying, and three references. Please indicate in bold in the first paragraph of your cover letter to which course(s) you are applying, noting time period and area of focus.

See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,295-$72,404 annually at 100% appointment.

This is an ongoing search, and applications will be considered for the 2025-2026 academic year on a rolling basis, as dictated by departmental needs.

This position is represented by the University Council - American Federation of Teachers:
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/contract.html . Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.

Department: https://.history.ucla.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications
PhD in history in hand by August 15, 2025

Additional qualifications
Relevant teaching experience and scholarship in Chinese History

Preferred qualifications
Experience teaching a diverse student population in a major research university.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
• Syllabus #1
• Syllabus #2 (Optional)
• Syllabus #3 (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

contact information for at least 3 references
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10269

Help contact: ann@history.ucla.edu

About UCLA

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.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

Los Angeles, CA