Part-Time Lecturer: Korean Studies, Winter or Spring 2027

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 8,300 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine invites applications for a part-time Lecturer in Korean Studies to teach one or two courses in Winter 2027 or Spring 2027.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Korean Studies or related field by appointment. The position offers $9,227 per course with a typical 1–2 course schedule for Winter and Spring quarters, in Irvine, CA.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Korean studies or related field by time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or two courses in Winter 2027 or Spring 2027.
• Courses may range from premodern to contemporary Korean society, literature, intellectual history, and culture.

Education

Ph.D. in Korean Studies or related field

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: The starting salary rate is $73,817 for a 100% appointment ($9,227 per course).

Application Window

Open date: September 25, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

Part-Time Lecturer: Korean Studies, Winter or Spring 2027

The Department of East Asian Studies at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for the position of part-time lecturer to teach one or two courses in Winter 2027 or Spring 2027. Candidates may teach courses that ranges from premodern to contemporary Korean society, literature, intellectual history, and culture.

Winter quarter service period: 1/4/2027-3/19/2027
Winter quarter pay period: 1/1/2027-3/31/2027
Spring quarter service period: 3/24/2027-6/11/2027
Spring quarter pay period: 4/1/2027-6/30/2027

The annual full-time teaching load is eight courses per year with a full-time annual starting salary of $73,817 ($9,227 per course). The total salary for a one-course appointment for first-time lecturers in the Department of East Asian Studies is $9,227.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Korean Studies or related field by the time of appointment.

Completed applications must contain:
(1) CV
(2) Teaching statement
(3) Teaching evaluations

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Korean studies or a related field by the time of appointment.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
• Student Evaluations of Teaching

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
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• APM - 035: Affermative 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