4.05.2011

ucla asian american studies department needs lecturers

Teaching jobs! No, seriously. The Asian American Studies Department at the University of California Los Angeles is currently accepting applications for part-time Lecturer positions with primary responsibility in teaching interdisciplinary courses in Asian American Studies for the 2011-2012 academic year.

Appointments are usually made per course. Academic appointment dates are Fall (October 1-December 31, 2011); Winter (January 1-March 31, 2012); and Spring (April 1-June 30, 2012). Here's some more information, including the specific courses they're hoping to find lecturers for:
The UCLA Department of Asian American Studies offers a major, minor, a
graduate concentration, and Master of Arts.

We are looking for applicants who can teach the following courses:

Asian American Community Research Methods/Applied Research Methods
Asian American and Pacific Islander Applied-Community Courses
Asian American Education
Asian American Neighborhoods and Shared Community Spaces
Globalization in Asian American Pacific Islander Communities
Pacific Islander Studies
Asian American Studies Ethnic Community Specific Courses
Asian American Gender and Sexuality

We also welcome applicants who can offer other special topics courses
that complement our curriculum.
Here's some information on how to apply:
Send materials via e-mail attachment to Stacey Hirose, Department Manager, followed by a hard copy of your application materials:

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Teaching evaluation summaries
Names and contact information of three references
List titles of course(s) you are willing to teach
Quarters that you plan to teach the course in
A paragraph description and syllabus of each proposed course

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. However, to ensure fullest consideration, all applications materials should be submitted by Friday, April 29, 2011 to Stacey Hirose (stacey@asianam.ucla.edu) or to:

Professor Lane Hirabayashi, Chair
C/O Stacey Hirose
UCLA Department of Asian American Studies
3336 Rolfe Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90095-7225
Applicants with a Ph.D. are preferred, though those with a M.A., M.F.A., or equivalent may be considered. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled, but to ensure fullest consideration, you should probably get your materials in by April 29. For further information, go tot he UCLA Asian American Studies Center website here.

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