Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor in Korean Studies

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Russian and East Asian Languages and Cultures (REALC) at Emory University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Korean Studies, made possible through the support of the Korea Foundation. This position begins in Fall 2027. The research field and period are open, and applicants with backgrounds in the humanities and/or humanistic social sciences, including literature, gender studies, media and cultural studies, religion, history, anthropology, and sociology, are encouraged. The department is particularly interested in candidates whose scholarship is inter-disciplinary and inter-regional to complement the existing community of scholars specializing in Korea, China, Japan, and Russia. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research profile, teach a 2-2 load including survey courses and specialized courses, and engage in departmental, college, and university activities. Near native proficiency in both English and Korean is required. Applicants must have a PhD in hand by the time of appointment. Only candidates authorized to work in the USA or able to obtain the necessary visa by the start of the appointment should apply.

Requirements

• PhD in hand by the time of appointment.
• Near native proficiency in both English and Korean.
• Authorized or able to obtain the necessary visa to work in the USA by the start of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Scholarship that is inter-disciplinary and inter-regional (within East Asia and beyond).

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research profile.
• Teach a 2-2 teaching load, including survey courses on Korea/East Asia and courses informed by the candidate’s research expertise and department’s curricular needs.
• Fully engage in departmental activities.
• Actively contribute at both the college and university levels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree