Full-time lecturer Korean – Department of World Languages and Literatures, Boston University

Boston University’s Department of World Languages & Literatures invites applications for a full-time lecturer in Korean beginning September 1, 2022, with an initial term of 2 years, renewable based on satisfactory performance. Responsibilities include teaching all levels of Korean to heritage and non-heritage learners in BU’s robust Korean program and collaborating with faculty in related fields across campus.

Tenure-track position as Assist. Prof. in Korean literature, cultural studies, or film/media studies – Dept. of Asian Languages and Literature, University of Washington

The Department of Asian Languages and Literature, University of Washington, Seattle, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a teaching and research emphasis in Korean literature, cultural studies, or film and media studies, beginning Autumn 2022. The successful candidate is expected to develop a record of high-quality publications, to provide high quality teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to join the department in building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.

Full-time position as Lecturer or Senior Lecturer of Korean language – Department of East Asian Studies, Brown University

The Department of East Asian Studies at Brown University invites applications for a full-time position as Lecturer or Senior Lecturer of Korean language, renewable every three to six years, effective July 1, 2022. An M.A. degree in Korean language and linguistics, language pedagogy, or applied linguistics/second language acquisition or related fields is required; a Ph.D. degree in one of these fields is preferred. Candidates should have native or near-native fluency in Korean and a strong command of English. Priority will be given to those candidates who have independently taught Korean to English-speaking students at the university level. Applicants should be able to teach Korean at all levels, and be versed in a variety of teaching technologies.

Tenure-track Professor in Modern Korean Humanities – Dept of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University

The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in modern Korean humanities. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2022. We are particularly interested in scholars with an interdisciplinary range who combine an interest in transnational dynamics with strengths in film, media, and/or cultural studies.

KSAA strongly opposes UWA plans to eliminate Korean (and Asian) studies

The KSAA strongly opposes the announced plans at UWA to eliminate Korean studies, as well as Chinese, Japanese, and Indonesian studies, and anthropology. As KSAA President, Roald has submitted a letter to the Chancellor of the UWA, the Vice-Chancellor, the Senate and various DVCs, as well the School’s own Head, Prof. Amanda Davies calling for the plans to be called off.