Lecturer, Japanese History

1000scholars; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Department of History is seeking applicants to join a pool of qualified lecturers to teach lower and upper division undergraduate courses in various fields of history on the UCLA campus.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in History or a related field and demonstrate commitment to diversity and excellence in education. This is an ongoing search with rolling applications for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History or related field is required and must be in hand by Aug 30, 2026.
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses and developing syllabi.
• Ability to contribute to diversity and access initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower and upper division undergraduate courses in various fields of history on UCLA campus.
• Contribute to course development and maintain up-to-date curriculum.
• Participate in screening and selection processes as part of pool recruitment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Diversity & inclusion

Course planning

Education

PhD in History or related field

Job 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. Courses are taught in-person on the UCLA campus. Screening of applicants is ongoing; the number of positions and courses varies by quarter depending upon the needs of the department.

The department invites candidates to apply who are qualified to teach any of the following potential courses in Japanese History:

• HIST 172B: Early Modern Japan
• HIST C191R: Capstone
• HIST 171: Variable Topics in Japanese History
• and other potential courses as needed by the department.

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.

A Ph.D. in History or related field is required and must be in hand as of August 30, 2026.

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 $70,977‑$75,301 annually at 100% appointment.

This position is represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers.

Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.

This is an ongoing search, and applications will be considered for the 2026-2027 academic year on a rolling basis, as dictated by departmental needs.