[KS] Penn State is hiring an Assistant Teaching Professor of History (Jooyeon Rhee)

[Jooyeon Rhee]

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Asian Studies <https://asian.la.psu.edu/> at Penn State
(University Park) invites applications for a full-time teaching faculty
position (non-tenure-track) in Korean history (period open), starting in
Spring 2025, with flexibility. The position will be filled at the rank of
Assistant Teaching Professor. This position offers full benefits and is a
term appointment with the possibility of renewal.

We are seeking applicants with an interest in teaching courses on the
cultural, social, and political history of Korea. The prospective faculty
member will contribute to the Korean major and minor and participate in the
academic and cultural activities organized by Penn State’s Institute for
Korean Studies and the department. The courses taught by this faculty
member will also attract students from various disciplines such as history;
comparative literature; women's, gender, and sexuality studies; art
history; and global and international studies.

Responsibilities include teaching introductory to advanced-level courses
(potentially including graduate courses) on Korean history as well as
participation in programmatic service. Teaching load is three courses per
semester.

*A Ph.D. in premodern or modern Korean history, or a related field, is
required by the date of the appointment.* Fluency in the Korean language or
near-native proficiency in using Korean materials is also required.

In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a
commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus
community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given
the opportunity.

The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to offering professional
growth and promotional opportunities for non-tenure-line faculty
appointments. Information on faculty ranks and progression can be found at
https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ac21.


Interested individuals must submit the following electronically:

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   a cover letter detailing relevant qualifications for this position,
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   a current curriculum vitae,
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   the names/contact information of three references, and
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   a teaching statement outlining your pedagogy and teaching philosophy

System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as
part of your application. Please combine materials if needed to meet the
5-document limit.

For more information on our program, please consult
https://asian.la.psu.edu/. Review of applications will begin immediately
and continue until the position is filled.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity,
and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster
a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity
initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of
diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value
inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service
mission.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including
medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to 75% tuition
discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of
26) and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more
detailed information.

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prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The
ASR is available for review here
<https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports>.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of
background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is
committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If you are unable to use our online application process due to an
impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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University Park, PA

*Please click the link for applying:*

https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Assistant-Teaching-Professor-in-Korean-History--College-of-the-Liberal-Arts-_REQ_0000060686-1
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