[KS] Vacancy: Senior Lecturer in Korean Studies, University of Edinburgh

[James B. Lewis]

*Senior Lecturer in Korean Studies, University of Edinburgh *


Applications are invited for a Senior Lecturer in Korean Studies. The 
University wishes to appoint a scholar of high international distinction 
with a proven record in academic leadership, research and teaching 
innovation, and knowledge exchange and engagement who will lead on the 
development of Korean Studies across the University. Depending on 
research speciality, the post will be based either in the School of 
Literatures, Languages and Cultures or the School of Social and 
Political Science.

The Senior Lecturer will have a research specialisation in one or more 
of the following fields: Korean culture, including digital culture; 
Korean modern history; International Relations or International 
Political Economy, with a focus on Korea/ East Asia; social studies of 
contemporary developments in science and innovation in Korea/East Asia. 
They will have an outstanding record of publication; experience of 
providing research leadership; and a record of winning funding for 
research and/or knowledge exchange activities. Applicants will also have 
a proven track record of teaching excellence and innovation in 
curriculum development, student support and a commitment to leadership 
in these areas.

This is a full time, 35 hours per week and open ended post.

The role is grade UE09 and attracts an annual salary of £49,772 to 
£55,998 per annum.

Informal enquires about the post may be addressed to Professor Joachim 
Gentz at Joachim.Gentz at ed.ac.uk (Literatures, Languages and Cultures) or 
to Professor Fiona Mackay at F.S.mackay at ed.ac.uk (Social and Political 
Science).

The closing date for receipt of applications is no later than 5.00pm 
(GMT) on Wednesday 19th April 2017. It is anticipated that interviews 
will take place on Friday 26th May 2017.

Further information and details on how to apply can be found at the 
following link: 
https://www.vacancies.ed.ac.uk/pls/corehrrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=039246

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