Lecturer - Program in Global Languages & Cultures (2026-27)

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine's Program in Global Languages & Cultures (GLC) invites applications for Lecturer positions for the 2026-27 academic year. The primary needs are undergraduate multilingual/academic English courses, with opportunities in literature and global cultures.

Winter 2027 and Spring 2027 quarters include service periods and pay periods; applicants should have a doctoral degree and the ability to teach diverse literacy needs at a research university, with

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a field relevant to the GLC curriculum.
• Ability to teach a variety of courses in multilingual/academic English.
• Cross‑cultural teaching experience at college/university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the GLC undergraduate program.
• Participate in departmental activities and initiatives.
• Contribute to curriculum and course materials development.

Skills

Teaching multilingual courses

Course development

Cross-cultural communication

College-level teaching

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: The non-negotiable starting salary, per the 2026-27 Lecturer salary scale, is $9,227.13 per course. Benefits are available to appointees who meet eligibility requirements.

Application Window

Open date: August 24, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position Description

The Program in Global Languages & Cultures (GLC) at the University of California, Irvine anticipates hiring scholars at the rank of Lecturer to teach courses and to participate in other departmental activities for the 2026-27 academic year in the Winter and Spring 2027 quarters. The primary anticipated instructional need for academic year 2026-27 is in our undergraduate courses in our multilingual/academic English program (writing courses and reading/vocabulary courses). There may also be limited opportunities to teach other courses offered through GLC, including literature and global cultures. We are especially interested in candidates who are qualified to contribute to our program’s varied initiatives, including our Global Literacies program, Global Horizons program, CC×GC Pathways, and/or the Community Literacy Project.

Winter quarter service period: 1/4/2027-3/19/2027, pay period: 01/1/2027-03/31/2027

Spring quarter service period: 3/24/2027-6/11/2027, pay period: 04/01/2027-06/30/2027

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in a field relevant to the GLC curriculum (e.g., applied linguistics, rhetoric/writing, literature, etc.).
• Ability to teach a variety of courses in our multilingual/academic English program, designed to support the diverse literacy needs of multilingual students at a research university.
• Cross‑cultural teaching experience that includes, is equivalent to, or is translatable to the teaching of multilingual students at the college/university level at a research university.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience teaching courses in literature and/or global cultural studies
• Ability to contribute to curriculum and course materials development drawing on recent and relevant research across relevant disciplinary contexts
• Record of ongoing professional development and achievement

Salary

The non-negotiable starting salary, per the 2026-27 Lecturer salary scale, is $9,227.13 per course. Benefits are available to appointees who meet eligibility requirements.

Appointment Terms

This is a limited-term appointment which falls under the purview of the agreement between University of California and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and the collective bargaining agreement. Review of applications will be completed by the GLC Hiring Committee.

Letters Of Recommendation

1-3 Letters of Recommendation are required for applicants who have not taught with the Program in the past.

About GLC

Global Languages & Cultures (GLC) is a dynamic and multifaceted unit housed in the UC Irvine School of Humanities. GLC is home to the Global Cultures program, which is one of the most popular and fastest growing majors in the School and a top-choice double major for students across campus. We also offer courses in a range of languages (Arabic, Filipino, Persian, Vietnamese) along with a variety of courses in academic English for multilingual students. The Program is home to a range of initiatives, including the Global Horizons program, the Intercultural Communication VR Research Lab, and the TOEP, which provides international graduate students who plan to become teaching assistants with an assessment program and support tutorials.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Doctoral degree in a field relevant to the GLC curriculum (e.g., applied linguistics, rhetoric/writing, literature, etc.).
• Ability to teach a variety of courses in our multilingual/academic English program, designed to support the diverse literacy needs of multilingual students at a research university.
• Cross‑cultural teaching experience that includes, is equivalent to, or is translatable to the teaching of multilingual students at the college/university level at a research university.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Reflective Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
• Teaching Evaluations - Please submit three teaching evaluations, if available (please merge into a single PDF document for upload).
• Misc/Additional (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 0-3 letters of reference required

1-3 Letters of Recommendation are required for applicants who have not previously taught in the Program of Global Languages & Cultures. Letters of Recommendation are optional for those who have taught or are currently teaching in the Program.

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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affiant Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

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