Lecturer Pool - Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Tibetan Languages and Cultures

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 70,977 - 75,301; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary lecturers to teach Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Tibetan languages and cultures as needs arise. Positions are non-tenured and can range from 17% to 100% time, typically part-time, with start dates in January 2026 or Summer 2026.

Responsibilities include teaching courses, office hours, grading, preparing materials, and engaging with students through email, bCourses, and Zoom.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications: Advanced degree or enrollment in an advanced degree program.
• Additional qualifications: Advanced degree.
• Preferred qualifications: MA degree (or equivalent) in teaching Japanese, Chinese, Korean, or Tibetan as a foreign language, linguistics, second language acquisition, literature or related field.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in introductory, intermediate, and advanced Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Tibetan languages and cultures.
• Holding office hours and assigning grades.
• Preparing course materials and maintaining a course website.
• Compiling teaching materials and interacting with students via email, bCourses, and Zoom.

Education

Advanced degree or enrollment in an advanced degree program

Advanced degree

Job description

Lecturer Pool - Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Tibetan Languages and Cultures- East Asian Languages & Cultures

Position Overview

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf. A reasonable estimate full-time salary range for this position would be $70,977 to $75,301; salary is commensurate with teaching experience.

Percent time: 17% to 100%. Appointments are non‑tenured and are typically part‑time and can range from 50 percent to 100 percent, depending on the number of courses taught.

Anticipated start: January 1, 2026 (Spring 2026), or Summer 2026 (date depends on which summer session).

Review timeline: The Department reviews applications for Fall teaching in July and August, for Spring teaching in November and December, and for the Summer in March (if applicable).

Note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. We do not anticipate any openings, but are posting this search in case of an unexpected hiring need.

Position Description

The department of East Asian Languages & Cultures at the University of California, Berkeley, invites application for a pool of qualified temporary lecturer positions to teach courses in introductory, intermediate, and advanced Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Tibetan languages and cultures should the need arise.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Teaching courses
• Holding office hours
• Assigning grades
• Preparing course materials
• Maintaining a course website
• Compiling teaching materials
• Interacting with students via email, bCourses, and Zoom instructional software

For those who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a U.S. visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position. The department is unable to provide a visa/work permit.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

• Advanced degree or enrollment in an advanced degree program

Additional qualifications (required at time of start):

• Advanced degree

Preferred qualifications:

• MA degree (or equivalent international degree) in teaching Japanese, Chinese, Korean, or Tibetan as a foreign language, linguistics, second language acquisition, literature or related field
• Experience with computer‑assisted language learning and language instructional software, and online instruction
• Native or near‑native fluency in the target language; English fluency; demonstrated experience teaching Japanese, Chinese, Korean, or Tibetan language, preferably in a college or university setting

Application Requirements

Document requirements (at time of application):

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated CV
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching
• Sample Syllabus (Optional)

Reference requirements: 2–4 references (contact information only)

Job location

Berkeley, California

Equal Opportunity Statement

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in its public mission of research, teaching, and service. The University of California, Berkeley 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, or protected veteran status.