Assistant Professor (Korean Linguistics)

Industry: University of Hawai’i at Manoa – CALL – Department of East Asian Language & Literatures

Company: University of Hawaii

Location : Honolulu, HI

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: 2024-02303

Department: University of Hawai’i at Manoa – CALL – Department of East Asian Language & Literatures

Opening Date: 10/16/2024

Position Number:: TBD

Description

Title: Assistant Professor (Korean Linguistics)
Hiring Unit: College of Arts, Languages & Letters, Department of East Asian Languages & Literatures
Location: Manoa Campus
Date posted: October 16, 2024
Closing date: Continuous – application review begins on November 30, 2024
Salary information: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Monthly Type: 9 months
Tenure track: Tenure
Full-time/Part-time: Full-time
Position type: Permanent
Funding: General
Other conditions: Appointment to begin August 1, 2025, subject to position clearance and availability of funds

The University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (EALL), invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Korean Linguistics. Appointment to begin August 1, 2025 pending position clearance and availability of funds.

The Department of EALL is among the largest departments of its kind in the country and offers a curriculum unparalleled in its breadth and scope in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language, linguistics, literature, and culture. We offer BA in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean; MA & PhD in EALL, with a concentration on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Linguistics and Literature.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and upper-division undergraduate courses in Korean language and linguistics;
• Teach graduate courses in Korean language, linguistics, and/or field of specialization;
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students;
• Participate in graduate committees;
• Maintain an active agenda of scholarly research and publication in area(s) of specialization;
• Participate in departmental and university service;
• Other duties as assigned by the Chair.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in Korean Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, or a closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing (ABD will be considered, but all requirements for doctoral degree must be completed by August, 2025);
2. Demonstrated expertise in Korean Linguistics;
3. Experience teaching Korean at the college level;
4. Ability to develop courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
5. Evidence of scholarly activity in the field of Korean language and linguistics;
6. High level of proficiency in Korean and English;
7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, faculty, staff, and administration.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Two years of experience teaching Korean at the college level
2. Experience in multi-level Korean language teaching and curriculum development at the college level;
3. Demonstrated capacity to instruct and advise graduate students in the relevant research field;
4. Evidence of a strong publication record.
5. Demonstrated ability to support the university’s mission of diversity, equity and inclusion.

To Apply:
To apply, click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the following required documents:

1. Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;
2. Statements about the unique aspects and special significance of your accomplishments and future plans in teaching and research.
3. Current CV.
4. Up to three writing samples in the area of specialization;
5. Student course evaluations for different courses, including Korean courses;
6. Transcripts for highest degree (unofficial copies acceptable with the application; official transcripts required at time of hire).
7. Contact information for 3 references.

Inquiries: Dr. Mee-Jeong Park, Search Committee Chair; meejeong@hawaii.edu; 808-956-8940
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