Visiting Asst Professor Korean Studies

Job Summary: The successful candidate will engage in the intellectual life of the department through the teaching of undergraduate and graduate level courses, with a general teaching load of 2/2.
Mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students is expected.
Professional and university service is required as appropriate for the career stage.
Courses taught include: ASIAN 254 Korean Popular Culture, ASIAN 300 Topics in Asian Studies, ASIAN 374 Korean Cinema, LITTRANS 374 Topics in Korean Lit Responsibilities: The successful candidate will engage in the intellectual life of the department through the teaching of undergraduate and graduate level courses, with a general teaching load of 2/2.
Mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students is expected.
Professional and university service is required as appropriate for the career stage.
Expected Classes: ASIAN 254 Korean Popular Culture ASIAN 300 Topics in Asian Studies ASIAN 374 Korean Cinema LITTRANS 374 Topics in Korean Lit Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison.
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Education: Master's degree required in Asian language or linguistics, applied linguistics, language education, second language acquisition, or a related field.
Ph.
D.
in one of these areas preferred.
Ph.
D.
in East Asian Studies or related field with a specialization in Korean literature and culture is preferred, but not required.
Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level.
The successful candidate will have expertise in Korean literature and culture or related fields.
Ability to teach large-enrollment, thematically broad undergraduate classes connecting past and present is desirable.
The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.
Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration: Terminal, 9 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.
Salary: Minimum $50,000 ACADEMIC (9 months) Depending on Qualifications The typical starting salary for this position is between $50,000 and $90,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
How to Apply: Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.
Candidates will be requested to submit a single PDF document consisting of letter of application, curriculum vitae, two sample syllabi and writing sample (dissertation chapter, journal article, or book chapter).
Candidates will also be asked to provide the names and contact information for three references.
References will be contacted upon application submission and asked to provide a letter of recommendation.
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 11, 2024; applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Contact: Jennifer Hekman jennifer.
hekman@wisc.
edu 608-262-0524 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.
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Official Title: Visiting Assistant Professor(IC031) Department(s): A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/ASIAN LANGUAGES & CULTURES Employment Class: Academic Staff-Terminal Job Number: 294042-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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