Academic Coordinator in Global Languages and Cultures

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

UC Irvine in Irvine, CA is seeking an Academic Coordinator (Assistant Director) for a 25% appointment. The role reports to the Director of the Program in Global Languages & Cultures and collaborates with Administrative Staff to advance curricular initiatives and program priorities.

The position emphasizes research-informed curriculum design, participation in conferences, and mentoring lecturers and graduate instructors, with renewal based on budget and performance.

Qualifications

• PhD in a field relevant to the curricular and programmatic offerings of the Program in Global Languages & Cultures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research that directly or indirectly informs curricular innovation and publish such research in peer-reviewed venues
• Participate in professional organizations and present at relevant applied linguistics, communication studies, and/or cultural studies conferences
• Provide training and/or mentorship to other lecturers and/or graduate student instructors
• Create and evaluate a rigorous curriculum for various courses as needed
• Contribute to the creation of, administrating, and grading of the AE Placement Exam
• Contribute to the program’s varied initiatives and spearheading new initiatives based on programmatic capacity and Assistant Director’s expertise and aptitude

Education

PhD in a field relevant to the curricular and programmatic offerings of the Program in Global Languages & Cultures

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: Base salary $66,798 (based on a 100% appointment). Actual salary for this 25% appointment will be $16,700.

Application Window

Open date: September 16, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date

Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position Description

The Academic Coordinator reports to the Director of the Program in Global Languages & Cultures. In 2026-27, GLC anticipates hiring one Academic Coordinator at a 25% appointment. This is a fiscal year appointment, with annual renewal contingent primarily on budget and programmatic need (along with satisfactory performance). The hire will assume the working title of Assistant Director. The administrative duties of the position include but are not limited to working collaboratively with the Director, other Assistant Directors/Academic Coordinators, and Administrative Staff in order to:

• Conduct research that directly or indirectly informs curricular innovation and publish such research in peer-reviewed venues
• Participate in professional organizations and present at relevant applied linguistics, communication studies, and/or cultural studies conferences
• Provide training and/or mentorship to other lecturers and/or graduate student instructors
• Create and evaluate a rigorous curriculum for various courses as needed
• Contribute to the creation of, administrating, and grading of the AE Placement Exam
• Contribute to the program’s varied initiatives and spearheading new initiatives based on programmatic capacity and Assistant Director’s expertise and aptitude

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• PhD in a field relevant to the curricular and programmatic offerings of the Program in Global Languages & Cultures.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

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 or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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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.

Job location

Irvine, CA