MIT needed Korean Lecturer

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Global Languages unit, invites applications for one full-time position as a Lecturer in Korean. This is a one-year, temporary appointment beginning September 1, 2022 and ending May 31, 2023, with the possibility of one-year renewals. The position is eligible for benefits and visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities include teaching six Korean language undergraduate-level sections and associated preparations and office hours. Classes are planned for in-person instruction at MIT’s Cambridge campus.

Candidates must have:

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Korean language, teaching Korean as a foreign language, second language acquisition, or a related field;
• Native or near-native spoken and written proficiency in Korean and English;
• At least three years’ experience in Korean language instruction at the college or university level in North America;
• A record of demonstrated excellence in teaching;
• A record of on-going professional engagement and development.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a CV clearly showing requisite qualifications, a sample syllabus, and three letters of recommendation.

All materials should be submitted no later than March 15, 2022 via Academic Jobs Online:

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21150

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination can be found here.

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Any questions should be directed to MIT Global Languages: languages-search@mit.edu.