The Department of Asian Studies at Cornell University invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in Korean language beginning July 1, 2027. Initial one-year probationary contract with possibility of multi-year renewals, contingent on satisfactory performance of duties, the continued needs of the department, and availability of program funding.
Minimum qualifications: A Master's degree and native speaker level competency in Korean are required, as is prior teaching experience and ability to teach all levels of Korean at the college level in the U.S. Also required are an explicit understanding of the linguistic properties of Korean; knowledge of the cultural background necessary to teach the language; familiarity with language-teaching methodologies, including technology-related pedagogy and flexibility in using different teaching methodologies; excellent English skills; and the ability to work both in a team and autonomously at all levels of the language.
For full consideration, please apply by January 15, 2027. However, applications will be accepted until the appointment is made. Electronic submission of applications is required. Submit a letter of application, C.V., a statement of teaching philosophy (max 2 pages; including a list of Korean language courses taught), sample syllabi, teaching videos, and the names, titles, and contact information for three professional references to Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/33427.
Teaching videos (including both the Fact and Act portions, in unedited form) can be linked in one's application on Academic Jobs Online, or placed on USB and directed to:
Korean Language Search Committee
Department of Asian Studies
Cornell University
350 Rockefeller Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853-2502
The shortlist candidates may be asked to provide sample teaching material (including lesson plans) and teaching evaluations.
For candidates advancing further in review, professional references will be requested in early-mid-February. Please advise your referees to expect this request and be prepared to provide letters within one week of request.
Other inquiries can be made via e-mail to: asianstudiesjobs@cornell.edu.
Disclosure:
Consistent with Cornell's practice, appointments to academic positions require candidates to disclose relevant information about their prior employment including whether they have been found to have violated institutional or employer policies related to or governing unlawful discrimination and harassment, academic and research misconduct, or financial misconduct.
[Pay Range: $64,100 - $85,000]
Actual salary offers in the College of Arts and Sciences will be based on education, experience, discipline, and relevant skills.
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