<div>on behalf of Debora Halbert and Ehito Kimura . . .</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.politicalscience.hawaii.edu/koreaposition.html">http://www.politicalscience.hawaii.edu/koreaposition.html</a></div><div> </div>
<div><p>KOREAN POLITICS ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION OPENING</p><p>Assistant Professor, Korean Politics, Department of Political Science, College of Social Sciences, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, position #<b>0079432</b>, 9-month appointment, permanent, general funds, full time, tenure track, to begin August 1, 2013, subject to position clearance and availability of funds.</p>
<p><u>Duties</u>: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Korean Politics as a primary focus for research, with a theoretical background in international relations, comparative politics, international political economy, or cultural studies. Preferred areas of specialization may include: political economy, gender, development, postcolonialism, or the environment; conduct and publish research; share in advising; contribute to departmental, college, and community life; seek extramural funding and maintain an active research.</p>
<p><u>Minimum Qualifications</u>: Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalent. ABDs with all requirements for degree completed by August 1, 2013 will be considered. Demonstrated ability as a teacher in political science, with a focus on Korean Studies; record of scholarly achievement or promise of future achievement in chosen area of research. Language proficiency in Korean required.</p>
<p><u>Desirable Qualifications</u>: Applicants should have a demonstrated research program in theoretical and empirical analysis of Asian politics. We seek critically oriented scholars with inter-disciplinary or trans-disciplinary approaches whose work pays attention to the intersections of international relations theory and international security, international political economy, international environmental politics, and human rights broadly conceptualized. Asia-Pacific focus is desirable. The ability to contribute to one or more of the other parts of the Department's curriculum such as political theory, law and politics, comparative politics, and indigenous politics is also highly desirable. Selected candidate should be committed to innovative educational strategies and work with students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.</p>
<p><u>Salary Range</u>: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.</p><p><u>To Apply</u>: Send a dossier that includes a curriculum vita, cover letter stating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, a sample course syllabus, a statement of teaching philosophy, up to three relevant publications, and three letters of recommendation, to Debora Halbert, Chair, Political Science Department, 640 Saunders Hall, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, 2424 Maile Way, Honolulu, HI 96822.</p>
<p><u>Inquiries</u>: Dr. Debora Halbert, <a href="mailto:halbert@hawaii.edu">halbert@hawaii.edu</a>, phone (808) 956-7536.</p><p>Review of applications will begin on <strong>March 15, 2013</strong> and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by that date will be given priority.</p>
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