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<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, 24 October 2026 14:15:15<br>
<b>To:</b> koreanstudies@koreanstudies.com <koreanstudies@koreanstudies.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Job posting: Assistant Professor in Modern Korean History at USC</font>
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USC is hiring a modern Korean historian. Please see the the full position announcement below.</div>
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Thanks for your attention, </div>
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<span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(36,36,36)"><b>Assistant Professor in Modern Korean History</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(36,36,36)">The Van Hunnick History Department of the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, is seeking
to hire one tenure-track assistant professor in modern Korean history. The appointment is expected to begin August 2027.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(36,36,36)">We seek a dynamic scholar with a strong research profile and a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students. A secondary research or
teaching interest in Korean American history is desirable. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary intellectual community and contribute to the growth of our Korean and East Asian Studies programs.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(36,36,36)">In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit an electronic USC application; follow this job link or paste in a browser:
</span><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(70,120,134)"><a href="https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/assistant-professor-in-modern-korean-history/1209/102278395392" target="_blank" id="OWA14afff51-26e7-857b-5f9d-e2145fcd6e42" class="x_OWAAutoLink" title="https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/assistant-professor-in-modern-korean-history/1209/102278395392" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" style="color:rgb(70,120,134); margin:0px"><u>https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/assistant-professor-in-modern-korean-history/1209/102278395392</u></a></span><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(36,36,36)">.
Please include a cover letter that addresses your research and teaching; a c.v. including the names and email addresses of three references; and a chapter- or article-length writing sample (applicants may include a one-page statement that contextualizes dissertation
or book chapters). Letters of recommendation will be solicited from short-listed candidates at a later date. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Potential applicants should feel free to contact Brett
Sheehan, </span><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(70,120,134)"><a href="mailto:bsheehan@usc.edu" id="OWAf6e8f1a5-751d-a34a-8d6a-1ee4340bff0e" class="x_OWAAutoLink" title="mailto:bsheehan@usc.edu" data-linkindex="1" style="color:rgb(70,120,134); margin:0px"><u>bsheehan@usc.edu</u></a></span><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(36,36,36)">,
chair of the search committee with further questions.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(36,36,36)">The annual base salary range for this position is $112,000 - $130,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but
not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational
considerations.</span></p>
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