Organization: Department of Asian Languages and Literature, College of Arts & Sciences
Title: Assistant Professor
Search #: AA2119
The Department of Asian Languages and Literature, University of Washington, invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Korean beginning in September 2009. The area of specialization is Korean literature. Special consideration will be given to candidates whose research interests relate to those of the Chinese and Japanese faculties of the department, and who have knowledge of a second relevant Asian language.
Duties will involve the teaching and supervision of Modern Korean language courses at various levels as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in Korean literature. The PhD degree is required by the date of appointment. In addition to pursuing a high level of research, faculty members in the Department of Asian Languages and Literature are expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, to supervise graduate and, where appropriate, undergraduate research, and to serve in administrative capacities in the Department and the University.
Priority will be given to applications received before September 30, 2008.
Applications, including curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to:
Chair, Korean Literature Search Committee
Department of Asian Languages and Literature
University of Washington
Box 353521
Seattle WA 98195-3521
The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.