The Department of Asian American Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), invites applications for part-time Lecturer positions (Non Senate) with primary responsibility in teaching interdisciplinary courses in Asian American Studies for SUMMER SESSION 2008.  The six-week sessions include Summer Session A (first session, June 23-August 1, 2008) and Summer Session C (second session, August 4-September 12, 2008).

The Department of Asian American Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, offers a major, minor, a graduate concentration, and Master of Arts.

We are looking for applicants who can teach the following courses; however, we also welcome applicants who can offer other special topics courses that complement our curriculum:

• Asian American History
• Asian American Contemporary Issues
• Asian American Literature and Culture
• Asian American Women
• Asian American Film
• Asian American Food and Identity
• Asian American Popular Culture
• South Asian American Film/Popular Culture
• Korean American Experience

Requirements

Applicants with a Ph.D. preferred. Applicants who are advanced to candidacy or who have a M.A., M.F.A., or equivalent will be considered.

Application Procedure

Send materials via e-mail attachment to Stacey Hirose, Department Manager, <stacey@asianam.ucla.edu> 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
• 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 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2008 to Stacey Hirose (stacey@asianam.ucla.edu) or to:

UCLA Department of Asian American Studies
3336 Rolfe Hall, Box 957225
Los Angeles, CA 90095-7225
Ph. 310.267.5592, Fax. 310.267.5590