[KatePhD]

If people are referring to the UCLA job posting of March 4, 2022 for an assistant adjunct professor in chemistry and biochemistry with no compensation - I have no idea how HR approved this. It is a violation of minimum wage laws, and the UCLA faculty contract. As a CA college professor I'd like to respond to some of the misconceptions in the replies: Sabbatical leave faculty are compensated. A fellowship is a paid position. Unpaid positions are not created for refugees. Faculty do not teach courses "for fun." It is a job. It is NOT extremely common in academia. I've been a college professor for over 25 years and have never heard of advertising an unpaid faculty position. It is outrageous. This is not a "volunteer position." There is no such thing as unpaid "volunteer" faculty. Faculty in the medical school and other areas may have research grants to cover their appointments. However, this position requires teaching without pay. That is a violation of the UCLA Faculty Association collective bargaining agreement.