JOBS: Korean studies, University of Southern California

Two hires at USC! Will we see another flurry of Korean studies jobs this season?

Assistant Professor of Korean religion, University of Southern California

The School of Religion in the USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Asian Religions for Fall 2013, with a specialization in either China or Korea. Applicants must demonstrate not only area-specific expertise but also fluency in religious studies methodologies and an ability to relate his or her work to the larger discipline of the cross-cultural study of religions. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field at time of appointment and demonstrated the promise of excellence in both research and teaching. The applicant should send a CV, a sample research paper, a statement of research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, three letters of recommendation, and graduate transcripts to: religionsearch@dornsife.usc.edu. In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must also apply via the “Apply for this Posting” button at the top or bottom of this page.

Review of applications will begin on October 24, though applications will be accepted until the position is filled. USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply.

Early Career Professorship in Korean Social Science, University of Southern California

The Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles seeks to fill a full-time tenure-track position as assistant professor of Korean social science, beginning in fall 2013.

This endowed assistant professorship will seek a faculty member who does scholarly work in the social sciences to advance Korean studies in one or more of the prospective areas of international relations, political science, economics, history, East Asian languages and cultures, religion, sociology, or other social sciences.

Candidates are sought who have exceptional promise as scholars and teachers to offer courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Substantive areas of research and teaching are open across the social sciences. Candidates should have a Ph.D. by the expected start date and should have demonstrated the promise of excellence in both research and teaching.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a sample research paper, a statement of research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, three letters of recommendation, and graduate transcripts to koreanstudiessearch@dornsife.usc.edu.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants are also required to submit an electronic USC application; follow this job link or paste in a browser: https://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=65851.

Review of applications will begin on September 15, though applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Materials submitted by regular mail will not be accepted. USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.