2025-2026 Assistant Adjunct Professor in Japanese Culture Studies

The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures (ALC) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for part-time or full-time assistant adjunct position(s) in Japanese culture studies in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. degree by August 2025 in one or more of the following: Japanese language; Japanese culture; education; or other related areas. Three years or more of experience in teaching Japanese culture studies courses at the college level is desirable.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 1. The salary range for this position is $80,800 - $89,400. This annual salary rate reflects a 100% appointment. The selected candidate's salary rate will be prorated based on the designated percentage of time. "Off-scale salaries", i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity-related teaching, research, and/or service. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Complete application must include: 1) cover letter; 2) teaching/research statement; 3) curriculum vitae; 4) names of three references; 5) Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; 6) Mission Statement. Applications must be completed by September 4, 2025.

As an 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.

Please apply at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10485

Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. degree by August 2025 in one or more of the following: Japanese language; Japanese culture; education; or other related areas. Three years or more of experience in teaching Japanese culture studies courses at the college level is desirable. Application must be completed by September 4, 2025.

• 3 required (contact information only)

Name and Email of 3 references

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.

The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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