University of Pittsburgh] Visiting Assistant Professor of Korean Studies

Non-Tenure Stream Visiting Assistant Professor, East Asian Languages and Literatures 2016-2017    

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The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a one-year non-tenure stream appointment as (NTS) visiting assistant professor, beginning September, 2016, pending budgetary approval. Areas of teaching and research interest of the successful candidate should include Korean film, modern and contemporary literature, performance, visual studies, and popular culture. Responsibilities will include teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, mentoring students, other normal service duties in the Department, and working with other Asia specialists on campus.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant area of Korean studies by the start of the appointment and have at least one year of experience teaching at a North American college or university.

The University of Pittsburgh has dedicated substantial resources to international studies. The East Asian Library is one of the best in the nation, and there are superlative research facilities, as well as generous funds for research and teaching.

Applicants should send a letter of application, CV, statements of teaching and research, samples of scholarly work, evidence of teaching ability (e.g., student teaching evaluations), and three reference letters to Korean Search Committee on-line via the link above. In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by Thursday March 31, 2016. We will continue to review applications until the position is filled.  

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans, and disabled.