Tenure-Track Position in East Asian Studies at Yonsei University
The Underwood International College of Yonsei University invites applications for a tenure-track position as assistant professor of East Asian studies. Field is open, though special attention will be given to applicants working in history and to those with interdisciplinary research interests who are able to teach a range of courses in the humanities. Please note that only non-Korean citizens are eligible to apply for this position.
Teaching responsibilities are six credit-hours (two classes) per semester. This minimum of two classes will be in the Core Curriculum. All courses are taught in a seminar style, with enrollment capped at 25 students. Teaching duties will begin in either March or September 2010.
Yonsei University’s Underwood International College is a highly competitive academic program and combines the intimate atmosphere and low student-faculty ratio of a liberal arts college with the resources of a major research university. All instruction is in English.
Compensation includes an annual salary of $50,000 or more, depending on experience, health insurance and other benefits, fully subsidized off-campus housing, and a generous relocation and start-up package.
Interested applicants should send a short letter of application, dissertation abstract, and curriculum vitae by e-mail (uic@yonsei.ac.kr) before December 15, 2009. Short-listed candidates will then be asked to submit three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and sample syllabi.
For additional information, contact Professor Paul Tonks (paultonks@yonsei.ac.kr) or Myungsik Park (uic@yonsei.ac.kr or 82-2-2123-3922).
Prospective applicants are also encouraged to look at the Underwood International College Web site at http://uic.yonsei.ac.kr.
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