Portland State University, World Languages and Literatures
Postdoctoral Instructorship in Korean Studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Oregon, United States |
Position: | Instructor |
Portland State University invites applications for a postdoctoral Instructorship in Korean Studies for the 2017-2018 academic year, with a potential to renew for up to three years. Ph.D. is required. Applications are encouraged from specialists in any humanities, including cultural studies, arts, or social science discipline whose research relates to Korea. Appointment will be to an appropriate disciplinary department, but with the expectation that the successful candidate will contribute to the broader intellectual life of Korean Studies on campus. The fellow will be expected to participate in Korea-related events at PSU, as well as teach a 1-1-2 course load (.54 full-time Equivalent). (PSU is on the quarter system; a typical Instructor load is 3-3-3). The fellow also conduct research in the field of Korean Studies (.46 full-time equivalent). We encourage candidates who would be interested in teaching one course online.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach 16 credits (4 courses) of undergraduate Korean Studies courses.
- Conduct scholarly research in the field of Korean Studies.
- Give one public lecture during the academic year.
- Maintain regular office hours.
- Participate in Korea-related events at PSU.
- Regularly attend faculty meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD degree in field of Korean Studies.
- Native or near-native fluency in English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching Korean Studies at the college level.
- Korean language competence.
Annual Salary: $43,000
We are accepting applications online at https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/23018. Your application should include the following:
- letter of interest,
- CV,
- either a statement of teaching philosophy or sample course syllabus,
- and three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation must be submitted and uploaded directly from the recommenders through our online application system.
We will begin reviewing applications on May 15, 2017, and will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.
Contact: |
world@pdx.edu |
Website: | http://www.pdx.edu/wll |
Primary Category: | Languages |
Secondary Categories: | Asian History / Studies Humanities |
Posting Date: | 04/25/2017 |
Closing Date | 06/30/2017 |