Lecturer, Chinese History

The UCLA Department of History seeks applicants for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach lower and upper division undergraduate courses in various fields of history, should an opening arise. Courses are taught in-person on the UCLA campus. Screening of applicants is ongoing; the number of positions and courses varies by quarter depending upon the needs of the department. Courses HIST 170B: Selected Topics in Chinese History from 1500 HIST 170D: 20th-Century China HIST 187G: Variable Topics Historiography Proseminar: East Asia HIST 191G: Capstone Seminar: History—East Asia and other potential courses as needed by the department. The department is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from a diverse background and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for disadvantaged students. The department welcomes candidates whose experience in teaching, research or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Qualifications A Ph.D. in History or related field is required and must be in hand as of August 30, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply online to upload their materials for this position. Additional requirements are relevant scholarship and teaching experience; a curriculum vitae, sample syllabus for the course or courses for which you are applying, and three references. Please indicate in bold in the first paragraph of your cover letter to which course(s) you are applying, noting time period and area of focus. Salary See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977–$75,301 annually at 100% appointment. Representation This position is represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants. Search Details This is an ongoing search, and applications will be considered for the 2026-2027 academic year on a rolling basis, as dictated by departmental needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA