University of California, Los Angeles Is Hiring A Lecturer in Japanese

The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures (ALC) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time (100%) Lecturer position in Japanese language starting in Fall 2026. 🌏📚

Position Overview

The UCLA Department of Asian Languages and Cultures invites applications for a Lecturer role dedicated to teaching Japanese language courses across all levels. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced educators passionate about Japanese language and culture.

Qualifications

• Language Proficiency: Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English
• Academic Degree: M.A. or Ph.D. in applied linguistics, Japanese language/linguistics, education, language pedagogy, or related fields
• Teaching Experience: Three or more years of university-level teaching across all Japanese language courses (desirable)

Application Components

Complete applications should include the following documents:

• 1) Cover letter
• 2) Teaching statement
• 3) Curriculum vitae
• 4) Sample sets of student evaluations (if available)
• 5) Names of three references
• 6) Sample lesson plans for:
• Introductory class
• Intermediate class
• Advanced class
• 7) Statement on your past contributions and future commitments to UCLA's mission
• 8) Video demonstration of recent classroom teaching (must include a link in your CV)

Interested?

Join UCLA's vibrant academic community and contribute to advancing language education and cultural understanding. 🎓✨