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  academic year.

Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. degree by August 2026 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  Table 1. The salary range for this position is $84,100 - $93,000. 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.

Please see Academic Salary Scale

Complete application must include:

• 1) cover letter;
• 2) curriculum vitae;
• 3) teaching statement;
• 4) research statement;
• 5) statement on your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission;
• 6) names of three references.

Applications must be completed by September 15, 2026.

Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. degree by August 2026 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 15, 2026.