Assistant Professor

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number
PG194886EP

Internal Recruitment
No

Working Title
Assistant Professor

Anticipated Hiring Range
$70,000 – $72,000

Work Schedule
Core Business Hours Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; hours outside of core business hours will vary depending upon teaching and research schedule

Job Location
Raleigh, NC

Department
Integrative Humanities and Social Sciences

About the Department

The Department of Integrative Humanities and Social Sciences houses six majors with over 500 students in Africana Studies, Arts Studies, International Studies, Self-Design, Science, Technology, and Society, and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies. IHSS also offers 7 undergraduate minors, 3 undergraduate dual-degree honors programs, and 1 graduate program. IHSS has core faculty and faculty directors who work in partnership with departments from our college and others to deliver the courses in each program. IHSS actively partners with departments and programs on campus and in the Triangle to host events including speakers and conferences in support of the programs several times during the school year. For more information, please visit https://ihss.chass.ncsu.edu.

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at NC State provides students with a broad and intimate understanding of the rich and varied cultures of our globe-understanding that is built on solid competence of spoken and written skills in the language(s) you choose.

At the undergraduate level, the Department offers students the opportunity to major in the following programs of study leading to the B.A. degree: Arabic Studies, Asian Language, French, German Studies, and Spanish. Students who are eager to make teaching their career can pursue the B.A. Degree in French or Spanish Education. We also offer minors in the following: Arabic (through Middle Eastern Studies), Chinese, Classics (Greek and Latin), French, German Studies, Hindu/Urdu, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. In addition, we teach classes in Korean, Portuguese, and English as a second language.

At the graduate level, we have an M.A. program in World Languages and Cultures with three separate concentrations: one in French, one in Spanish and one in TESOL. Each of the concentrations incorporates literature, linguistics, and culture courses.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Propositionand learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties

North Carolina State University welcomes applications for an appointment as a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in film and/or media studies of the Korean peninsula and/or the diaspora.

The faculty position will have a joint appointment in the Department of World Languages and Cultures (WLC), therefore the candidate must demonstrate a capacity to teach beginning, intermediate and advanced level of Korean language and culture courses.

The appointment in Integrative Humanities and Social Sciences requires that the candidate have an interdisciplinary orientation, as it will be based in one of the following programs: Arts Studies; International Studies; Science, Technology and Society; or Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies.

In addition to filmmaking and/or videography production, you would also have a strong fine arts background and/or formal training in photography, illustration, painting, drawing, or installation art. The standard teaching load will be four courses per academic year, with two each in the IHSS and WLC departments. Other responsibilities include research, publication, and service.

Candidates must have successfully defended their Ph.D. by May 2027.

Other Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned by the Department Head.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires a doctoral degree in the field of instruction. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Other Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in teaching and facilitating research with a diverse cross-section of students.
• Proven ability to offer substantial course content in person and online.
• Commitment to an active research agenda.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary subject matter.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the university level
• Doctoral degree in East Asian Studies or Film Studies

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver’s License required
No

Commercial Driver’s License required
No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date
09/18/2026

Anticipated Close Date
11/15/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

As part of your application please provide the following:

1. Cover letter with a statement of your research interests
2. Curriculum Vitae,
3. Contact information of three references.

Applicants selected for interviews will be asked to provide evidence of their teaching ability (teaching portfolio) and a writing sample (15,000 words maximum). Or you can upload them as optional documents now. The deadline for applications is November 15, 2026.

Position Details

Position Number
00112329

Position Type
Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0

Appointment
9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation – Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory – Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation – Emergency Events
Non Mandatory – Emergency Event

Department ID
161001 – Integrative Humanities&Soc Sci

EEO

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