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DePaul University

Part Time Faculty, History

Chicago, IL · On-site

$4.5K - $5.6K/wk

Chinese History, African American History; Environmental History, History of Sports. Please visit the following URL for information about the program and course offerings: Considerations: Exceptions ...

DePaul

Part Time Faculty, History

Chicago, IL · On-site

$4.5K - $5.6K/wk

Chinese History, African American History; Environmental History, History of Sports. Please visit the following URL for information about the program and course offerings: Considerations: Exceptions ...

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Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor

Florence, SC · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Emphasizes building fluency through expanded conversation topics and connects language to Chinese history, modern society, and cultural comparison. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction:

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Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor

New Rochelle, NY · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Emphasizes building fluency through expanded conversation topics and connects language to Chinese history, modern society, and cultural comparison. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction:

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Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor

Brownsville, TX · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

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Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor

NY · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

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Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor

Raleigh, NC · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

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Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor

Wilmington, NC · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

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Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor

Chester, PA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

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Durham, NC · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

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UT · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

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CT · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

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Kalamazoo, MI · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

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KS · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

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Tampa, FL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

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To thrive in a Chinese History role, you need advanced research and analytical skills, deep knowledge of Chinese historical periods, and typically a graduate degree in history or a related field. Familiarity with academic research tools, Chinese-language sources, and database software such as JSTOR or CNKI is highly beneficial. Strong communication, cross-cultural understanding, and presentation skills help professionals excel in teaching, publishing, or curating historical content. These competencies are crucial for creating accurate, insightful work and for effectively sharing complex historical information with diverse audiences.

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Professionals specializing in Chinese History can pursue a variety of career paths, including roles in academia as professors or researchers, in museums or cultural institutions as curators or archivists, or in publishing and media as writers and consultants. Many start as research assistants, educators, or junior curators, progressing to senior or leadership roles with experience and publication records. Advancement may involve obtaining a PhD, developing specialized expertise, or taking on larger project or departmental responsibilities. Collaboration with international scholars and participation in conferences can also enhance career opportunities. This field values continued learning and engagement with both historical research and public education.

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Infographic showing various Chinese History job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, and 29% Part Time. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $19,075 per year, or $9.2 per hour.

Lecturer, Chinese History

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Other

Posted 6 days ago

UCLA rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 76 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

188th of 618 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Position overview Position title: Lecturer, Chinese History
Salary range: $70,977-$75,301 annually at 100% appointment
Application Window

Open date: June 11, 2026

Most recent review date: Monday, Jul 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Mar 1, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

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.

The department invites candidates to apply who are qualified to teach any of the following potential courses in the History of China:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications
Basic qualifications

PhD in history or related field in hand by August 30, 2026

Preferred qualifications

Experience teaching a diverse student population in a major research university, and research and /or community service that will contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

Application Requirements
Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

  • UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.

    The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:

    Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
    Expand our reach as a global university
    Enhance our research and creative activities
    Elevate how we teach
    Become a more effective institution

    Prompt for candidates for recruitment:

    Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service

  • Syllabus #1

  • Syllabus #2 (Optional)

  • Syllabus #3 (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

Contact information only

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11073

Help contact: amber@history.ucla.edu

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

  • "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
  • APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
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