[KS] GW Institute for Korean Studies Associate Director/Research Professor

Tue Apr 23 16:27:52 EDT 2019

*GW Institute for Korean Studies*

*Associate Director/Research Professor*

*Job Description:*

The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs
(ESIA) is one of the world’s leading schools of international affairs.
Located in the heart of Washington, DC, its mission is to educate the next
generation of international leaders, conduct research that advances
understanding of important global issues and engage the policy community in
the United States and around the world. The school’s unique location—just
steps from the White House, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, U.S.
Department of State, and dozens of other U.S. and international
organizations—enriches its teaching and research, providing students and
scholars with unmatched opportunities to engage with the U.S. and
international policy communities.

The GW Institute for Korean Studies (GWIKS) is seeking an Associate
Director/Research Professor who will be responsible for various
administrative duties and research grant projects. The incumbent will
assist the director of GWIKS in developing long-term academic plans for the
Institute. We are looking for an individual who can facilitate and
coordinate planning efforts from the conceptual through the implementation
phases and preferably holds bilingual verbal and writing skills in Korean
and English. Previous experience with budget management and working
knowledge of contracts and grant practices and procedures are required.

The Associate Director/Research Professor works with the Sigur Center for
Asian Studies and Asian Studies Program in the ESIA as well as departments
and schools across all GW campuses managing Korea-related research projects
and needs; working to balance the interests of all stakeholders. This
position is responsible for managing relations with local stakeholders in
the community, as well as working closely with international government
agencies. This position is also responsible for developing and maintaining
collaborative cross-disciplinary and cross-regional programs; developing
and maintaining relationships with academic administrators, other academic
units, Korean Studies faculty, graduate students and undergraduates to
communicate Institute goals and programs/projects; developing and
maintaining relationships with local/national/international organizations,
associations, and centers to advance the mission of the Institute.

The duties are:

*ADMINISTRATION (50%):*

   - Set annual goals and establish benchmarks for Institute performance.
   - Manage all communication between the Institute and the grant-giving
   institutions, including all performance reports and budgets.
   - Draft all kinds of reports, including grants, on behalf of the
   Institute.
   - Act as contact for all Korean Studies' donors and provide ongoing
   stewardship for these donors.
   - Identify and work with potential new donors to the Institute, for
   purposes of fund-raising and increasing visibility of Institute.
   - Actively seek support for and administer all Institute student
   fellowships.

*PUBLIC OUTREACH & EVENTS (40%):*

   - Create instructional, research, and educational programs that will
   maximize the Institute’s resources while meeting stated goals of the
   Institute grants, with full independent authority to undertake, fund, and
   evaluate all activities initiated.
   - Lead the GWIKS Summer Study Abroad Program.
   - Develop and oversee the coordination of regular lectures and other
   events throughout the year.
   - Collaborate with off-campus community partners on joint activities for
   public and business outreach events and programs.
   - Attend Korean community events to establish a connection between the
   Korean community and Korean Studies at GW, and to network with community
   members.
   - Serve on campus, local, and national boards pertaining to the core
   functions of the Institute with full authority to determine the Institute’s
   role in on-campus and off-campus partnerships.
   - Develop and oversee the publication of all printed and electronic
   material connected to the Institute, and oversee updating of the official
   GWIKS website.

*RESEARCH GRANT WRITING (10%):*

   - Seek, apply for, and administer grants for the incumbent’s own Korea
   related research.
   - Expected to seek and bring one’s own research grants to conduct
   projects on Korea.
   - Assist in the grant writing for the applications for the Institute
   research goals.

Perform other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not
preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to
the position.

*Minimum Qualifications:*

   - M.A. or Ph.D. degree in East Asian Studies, Korean Studies,
   International Studies, or another related discipline, and at least three
   years of relevant administrative experience
   - Experience with successful grant writing and reporting
   - Excellent Korean language skills and significant experience in
   interacting with the representatives from Korea
   - An interest in policy issues demonstrated by a research (and teaching)
   statement
   - Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability
   to work effectively with presenters, program/conference/workshop
   participants, and GW faculty and staff
   - Flexible schedule to allow for occasional attendance at evening and
   weekend events sponsored by the Institute

*Application procedure*:

Please send a cover letter that explains how your qualifications and
experiences satisfy the basic qualifications for this position, a CV,
sample publication (if available), and a teaching statement with a sample
of graduate course syllabus (optional). In addition, please send at least
three letters of recommendation to gwiks at gwu.edu.

Application materials (except for letters of recommendation to be sent
directly from the referee) must be submitted by *5:00 PM EST on Friday, May
10, 2019*. Please submit all documents in PDF format at gwiks at gwu.edu.
Letters of recommendation should also be emailed directly to
gwiks at gwu.edu. Review
of applications will begin on May 10, 2019, and will continue until the
position is filled. Only completed applications will be considered.

The George Washington University seeks to attract a diverse faculty of the
highest caliber; women and underrepresented minorities are particularly
encouraged to apply. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its
programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard
background screening.

Questions regarding the position or the application process should be
addressed to the GWIKS:

gwiks at gwu.edu | 202-994-2775

Institute for Korean Studies

Elliott School of International Affairs

The George Washington University

1957 E Street NW, Suite 503, Washington, DC 20052

GW Institute for Korean Studies <https://gwiks.elliott.gwu.edu/>
1957 E Street NW, Suite 503, Washington, DC 20052
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