[Job] Premodern Korean studies, UCLA

For more information and to apply: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF03362

The Department of Asian Languages & Cultures at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), invites applications for a position in premodern Korean studies, at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor or tenured associate professor.

This position will begin on July 1, 2018. Priority will be given to those candidates who have research expertise in history or literature of the premodern period and who have a broad knowledge of premodern primary sources and archival materials. Training in comparative, interdisciplinary, and transnational methodologies as well as an ability to work inter-regionally within East and/or South/Southeast Asia are also strongly desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to sustain an active research and publication schedule, teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, provide service to the department and campus, and demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity-related teaching, research, and/or service. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Applicants are expected to have a PhD in hand by the time of appointment. Salary is commensurate with experience. Applicants should submit cover letter; CV; sample course evaluations; statements of research, teaching, and diversity; a recent writing sample or publication; two sample syllabi (one undergraduate, one graduate); and the name of three references online to UC Recruit.