[KS] UMN job announcement

[Travis Workman]

Korean Studies listserv,

Can you please post this job announcement to the listserv? The title can be
the first line, "Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Korean Media Studies."
Thank you, Travis Workman, search committee chair, University of Minnesota:

*Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Korean Media Studies*
*Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and Department of Cultural
Studies and Comparative Literature*
*University of Minnesota, Twin Cities*
*October 1, 2024 Application deadline*

To apply, go to http://hr.umn.edu
Click "Apply for a job today" and search for Job ID 362538

*About the Job*

The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and the Department of
Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature in the College of Liberal Arts
at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities invite applications for a
tenure-track assistant professor in Korean Media Studies. This is a joint
appointment split 50/50 between the two departments, with a tenure home in
the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.

Applicants’ research and teaching should focus on Korean media and culture,
including digital and networked media and art, video games, platforms,
popular music, television, and/or film. The departments are particularly
interested in applicants with a global, comparative, or transnational
perspective who are engaged in the critical analysis of media’s role in
society. Secondary fields must include at least two among environmental
humanities, media/digital theory, archival historiography, multimedia
curating, the philosophical and theoretical literatures on the relation
between aesthetics and politics, Marxist critique of political economy,
critical theory in a global context, comparative East Asian popular
culture, the Cold War, feminism and queer/trans theory, postcolonial
studies, and the study of migration and diaspora.

Candidates will be evaluated according to (a) overall quality of their
academic preparation and scholarly work, (b) relevance of their scholarly
research to the departments’ academic priorities and fields of inquiry, (c)
evidence of commitment to teaching, (d) strength of recommendations, (e)
commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Applicants are expected to have an active research and/or creative program
and contribute to service in the departments, college, university, and
field. The faculty member will teach a 2-2 load (one course in each
department per semester). In addition to university liberal education
requirements, these courses will serve the two departments’ majors and
minors: Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Cultural Studies and Comparative
Literature, and Studies in Cinema and Media Cultures. The faculty member
will mentor students and teach seminars in the following graduate programs:
MA Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, PhD Asian and Middle Eastern Cultures
and Media, PhD Comparative Studies in Discourse and Society, and PhD
Comparative Literature. Service will be divided equally between the two
departments.

Appointment will be 100% time over the nine-month academic year.
Appointment will be at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor
consistent with collegiate and University policy. Advanced ABDs will be
considered. Salary is competitive and will depend on the candidate’s
qualifications and experience, consistent with school, college, and
university policy. This position is eligible for the University of
Minnesota’s standard benefits package available to benefits-eligible
faculty and academic staff. This position is supported by a generous grant
from the Korea Foundation.

Faculty in the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and the
Department of Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature in the College of
Liberal Arts are expected to maintain an active program of scholarly
research; develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses; advise
students; and contribute service appropriate for the rank of appointment to
the department, college, University, and profession.

*Qualifications*

A Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Media Studies, East Asian Studies,
Comparative Literature, or related field is required. Native or near-native
fluency in English and Korean is also required.

*About the College*

Home to the arts, social sciences and humanities disciplines and programs,
the College of Liberal Arts is the largest college in the University of
Minnesota and comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20
interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support units. CLA
has over 1,300 faculty and staff spanning research, teaching, advising,
outreach, and administrative functions. CLA units reside in over twenty
buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus. CLA
enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate students, over 40% of the undergraduate
enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, 1,400 graduate students, and has an
annual all-funds budget of $290 million.

CLA is a destination for curious, compassionate individuals who are
committed to making our increasingly interdependent and diverse global
community work for everyone. That foundational commitment begins in our CLA
Constitution. CLA is committed to increasing enrollment of underrepresented
and under-resourced students, diversifying our faculty across all
disciplines, recruiting, and retaining a diverse staff, and promoting the
expression and exploration of diverse perspectives and viewpoints—so that
we all gain the background knowledge and analytical skills we need to
understand and respect differences.

*How To Apply*

To be considered for this position, please click the APPLY button and
follow the instructions. You will have an opportunity to complete an online
application for the position and to attach (1) a cover letter describing
your interest in the position, your research and teaching interests, and
your qualifications and experience; and (2) your curriculum vitae, which
should include the names of three references who may be contacted directly
by the search committee to provide letters of recommendation. (3) A writing
sample of scholarly research (an article or chapter, published or not):
this must be attached as an additional document through your “My
Activities” page. Other additional materials also may be requested from
candidates at a later date. Additional documents may be attached after the
initial application by accessing your “My Activities” page. No postal
submissions will be accepted.

To be assured of full consideration, please submit complete
applications by *October
1, 2024*. However, applications will be accepted until the position is
filled.

*Diversity*

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and
inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in
supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting
and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its
programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public
assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
gender expression.  To learn more about diversity at the U:
http://diversity.umn.edu

*Employment Requirements*

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a
background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are
eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify
finalists from employment.
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