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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">Assistant
Professor, Asian Languages & Literature: Korean Literature, Cultural
Studies, or Film and Media Studies<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">The Department of Asian Languages and Literature, University
of Washington, Seattle, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant
Professor with a teaching and research emphasis in Korean literature, cultural
studies, or film and media studies, beginning Autumn 2022.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">The successful candidate is expected to develop a record of
high-quality publications, to provide high quality teaching and mentoring at
both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and</span><span lang="EN"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">to join the department in building a
diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">The University of Washington has a long history of Korean
studies and an excellent library collection for Korea-related fields. The
successful applicant will join a vibrant campus community of students and
scholars of Korean studies and will build connections across campus. The
applicant will contribute to the future development of the Korean program
within the department, and work collaboratively with relevant groups in the
department, university, and community.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">This is a tenure-track, full-time appointment (9-month
service period), with a 5-course teaching load. University of Washington
faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">Qualifications<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">Applicants must have a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent by the
start of the appointment, with a specialization in Korean literature, cultural
studies, or film and media studies.<span></span></span></p>
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in Korean, and to engage with Korean language primary and secondary materials
in their research.<span></span></span></p>
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Documents</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN"><span></span></span></b></p>
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apply, submit:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black" lang="EN">1-2-page cover letter
that addresses research, teaching, and evidence of collaboration &
leadership experience</span><span lang="EN"><span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black" lang="EN">curriculum vitae,
including three potential recommenders (we are not soliciting recommendation
letters at this time)</span><span lang="EN"><span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black" lang="EN">an article- or
chapter-length writing sample (6,000-8,000 words)</span><span lang="EN"><span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black" lang="EN">1-2-page statement of
research interests</span><span lang="EN"><span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black" lang="EN">1-2-page statement of
teaching philosophy</span><span lang="EN"><span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black" lang="EN">1 sample undergraduate
course syllabus </span><span lang="EN"><span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black" lang="EN">1-2-page diversity
statement</span><span lang="EN"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black" lang="EN">The
DEI statement is an opportunity for applicants to highlight their leadership
and other prior experiences with diversity, equity, and inclusion in
educational settings, as well as to describe specific ways applicants would
help advance the department’s commitments to DEI and anti-racism.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black" lang="EN">Application
Instructions</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN"><span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">If you have questions about the position, the status of the
opening, or disability accommodations, please contact Professor Heekyoung Cho
at <a href="mailto:hchohcho@uw.edu">hchohcho@uw.edu</a>. Priority will be given to applications received by the
deadline of October 15, 2021. Applications must be submitted electronically to</span><span lang="EN"><a href="http://apply.interfolio.com/78540" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"> </span></a><span> </span><a href="http://apply.interfolio.com/87978" target="_blank" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline">apply.interfolio.com/87978</a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black" lang="EN">Equal Employment
Opportunity Statement</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN"><span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin,
sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender
identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">Commitment
to Diversity<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">The University of Washington is committed to building
diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and
articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (</span><span lang="EN"><a href="http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(17,85,204)">http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">/). Additionally, the University’s
Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service
that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a
faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (</span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(17,85,204)">https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432</span></a></span><u><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">).</span></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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