Jobs & Internships

HELPFUL TIPS

Still need to find a “match”? Feel free to look for other organizations you can work with.

When you email organizations, make sure to:

  • state your major(s) and, if applicable, your minor(s)
  • let them know you are looking for an internship for academic credit for a particular quarter (make sure to include the start and end dates!)
  • describe why you are interested in their organization for an internship
  • share what skills or knowledge that you have to contribute
  • include your resume and open schedule

UCLA Career Center - Handshake

Handshake is a platform that connects talented Bruins with internships, jobs and career opportunities.

Use Handshake to find workshops, events and other career development programs hosted by the UCLA Career Center.

https://career.ucla.edu/Handshake

UC Program Internships

UCLA Center for American Politics and Public Policy (CAPPP)
Quarter in Washington Program
www.cappp.ucla.edu

UC Center Sacramento Program
uccs.ucdavis.edu

Department Teaching Assistants

Applications for TAships with the Asian American Studies Department are due inWinter Quarter (February).

The Asian American Studies Department TA application may be found here:

 https://forms.gle/nz41Zbo3tw7qxNka7

Job Postings

ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES CALL FOR LECTURERS – Application Page Here

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by step at appointment. The annual salary range for this position is $70,977-$87,294.

Application Window

Open date: June 18, 2026

Next review date: Saturday, Aug 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Mar 15, 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 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 the 2026-2027 academic year. Appointments are usually per course, on a quarter-by-quarter basis. The UCLA Department of Asian American Studies offers a major, minor, a Pilipino Studies minor, a graduate concentration, and a Master of Arts.Salary commensurate with applicant qualifications and experience; percentage of appointment commensurate with teaching load. See Table 15 Unit 18 Faculty Pre-Six – AY for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position $70,977 – $87,294.We are especially interested and looking for applicants who can teach courses that satisfy our major/minor requirements of Comparative and Intersectional Ethnic Studies or Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities and Social Movements.Requirements: Applicants with a Ph.D. are preferred. Applicants who are advanced to Ph.D. candidacy or who have a M.A., M.F.A., or equivalent may be considered (currently enrolled UC students are not considered).Preliminary review of applications and teaching assignments will be conducted starting August 1, 2026. Candidates should submit the following application materials:• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching evaluation summaries
• Course list and availability
• A paragraph description and syllabus for each proposed course
• Names and contact information of three referencesThe University of California, Los Angeles and the Asian American Studies Department are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy.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.

Department: https://asianam.ucla.edu

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Applicants who are advanced to Ph.D. candidacy or who have a M.A., M.F.A., or equivalent may be considered (currently enrolled UC students are not considered).

Preferred qualifications

Applicants with a Ph.D. are preferred.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

  • Cover Letter (Optional)
  • Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Teaching Evaluation Summaries
  • Course list and availability
  • Paragraph description and syllabus for each proposed course
  • 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 institutionPrompt 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
Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)
Please submit the names and contact information of three references who could be contacted at a later date regarding your application. When contacted, references are reached via email.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11002

Help contact: RolfeGroupAP@ss.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.

Job location

Los Angeles, CA (UCLA campus)

Apply HERE to join the 2026 UCLA Public Health Scholars Training Program. Applications close January 31, 2026.

This 8-week summer program is designed for undergraduate students and recent graduates to explore the field of public health through hands-on training, interactive workshops, group events, volunteering, and leadership development. The 2026 program will run from June 21 to August 15. There is no GPA requirement, and scholars will receive a $4,000 stipend, housing, and a meal plan.

Interested in learning more? Check out the attached flyer, visit our webpage and register for one of our information sessions hosted via Zoom:

  1. Friday, November 7 from 10-11 AM Pacific Time [register here] 
  2. Thursday, December 4 from 3-4 PM Pacific Time [register here] 

We look forward to receiving your application!

UCLA Public Health Scholars Team

phscholars@ph.ucla.edu 

Other Opportunities

The CAUSE Leadership Academy (CLA), is a nine-week paid internship program for college undergraduates and recent graduates that prepares students and recent graduates to lead and advocate for the civic engagement and political empowerment of the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community.

By the end of the program, interns have dramatically increased their confidence to pursue careers in community advocacy, public policy, government affairs, and public interest law. CLA alumni have developed clarity on their academic major and career path, gone on to leadership roles on campus, and shaped legislation and policy.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Some details may change as public health circumstances shift. 

DATES: June 15, 2026 – August 14, 2026

LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA (In-person, full time program)

STIPEND: $5,000

PROGRAM SUMMARY: The 2026 CAUSE Leadership Academy (CLA) is a nine-week, paid, full-time, in-person internship program that prepares college students and recent graduates to lead and advocate for the civic engagement and political empowerment of the API community. Interns will participate in Civic Leadership Workshops, a Host Office Placement in Southern California, a Civic Engagement Project, and the Capitol Summit.

To learn more, click here!

APPLICATION INFORMATION

DEADLINE: Sunday, January 31st, 2026 at 11:59 pm PT

Applicants must complete the application, including a letter of recommendation, by the date listed above.

To apply, click here!