[KS] [Job Announcement] Assistant Professor, University of Washington -- Korean Literature, Cultural Studies, or Film and Media Studies

HK Cho hchohcho at gmail.com
Mon Aug 30 19:36:44 EDT 2021


*Assistant Professor, Asian Languages & Literature: Korean Literature,
Cultural Studies, or Film and Media Studies*

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.

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 to join the department in building a
diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.

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.

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.

*Qualifications*

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.

Applicants are expected to have a high level of proficiency in Korean, and
to engage with Korean language primary and secondary materials in their
research.

*Required Documents*

To apply, submit:

●      1-2-page cover letter that addresses research, teaching, and
evidence of collaboration & leadership experience

●      curriculum vitae, including three potential recommenders (we are not
soliciting recommendation letters at this time)

●      an article- or chapter-length writing sample (6,000-8,000 words)

●      1-2-page statement of research interests

●      1-2-page statement of teaching philosophy

●      1 sample undergraduate course syllabus

●      1-2-page diversity statement

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.

*Application Instructions*

If you have questions about the position, the status of the opening, or
disability accommodations, please contact Professor Heekyoung Cho at
hchohcho at uw.edu. Priority will be given to applications received by the
deadline of October 15, 2021. Applications must be submitted electronically
to <http://apply.interfolio.com/78540> apply.interfolio.com/87978.

*Equal Employment Opportunity Statement*

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.

*Commitment to Diversity*

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 (
http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). 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 (
https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432*).*


Heekyoung Cho
Associate Professor, Asian Languages & Literature
Dept. Associate Chair and Korean Program Coordinator
Co-PI, UW Translation Studies Hub
University of Washington
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