University ofVirginia posted: 6/5/09 Lecturer in Korean Language
	The Department of East Asian Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Virginia invites applications for a one year position of Lecturer in Korean language to begin 25 August 2009 with possibility of renewal. We seek a skilled language instructor with experience in teaching both non-heritage and heritage students at the Intermediate and Advanced level. Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in Korean and an MA or higher academic degree. Prior experience teaching Korean language at the university level is preferred. The teaching load is three courses per semester. To apply, please submit a candidate profile on-line through Jobs@UVA (https://jobs.virginia.edu); Posting Number 0603807. Please attach a cover letter of application and curriculum vitae. Further, please arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted on your behalf to: Anne Kinney, Chair Korean Lecturer Search Committee, DEAL-LC P.O. Box 400781 University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA 22904-4781. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding this position should be directed to: Anne Kinney(aeb2n@virginia.edu) The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff, women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Wellesley College posted: 6/4/09 Visiting Lecturer in Korean Language Wellesley College invites applications for a one year, visiting lecturer position in Korean language for the academic year 2009-2010. Master’s or Ph.D. in hand or very near completion; native or near-native fluency in Korean and English is required. Candidates with experience teaching Korean at the undergraduate level will be given priority. Teaching responsibilities include beginning and intermediate levels of Korean language for a total of four courses. Deadline for applications is June 26, 2009. Electronic submission of applications is preferable. Please send a letter of application, CV, and two letters of recommendation to: Chair, Prof. Ellen Widmer (ewidmer@wellesley.edu) Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, 236A Green Hall, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 02481-8203, USA. For more information about being a faculty member at Wellesley College, please see http://www.wellesley.edu/DeanCollege/Diversity/Open_pos/prospectfac.pdf. Wellesley College is an EO/AA educational institution and employer. The College is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they will contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply. Cornell University posted: 5/29/09 Korean Lecturer Position The Department of Asian Studies at Cornell University invites applications for a three-quarter time Lecturer position in Korean language beginning July 1, 2009. Initial one-year probationary contract with possible renewal, contingent upon merit, the continued needs of the department, and availability of program funding. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and native speaker level competency in Korean is required, as is prior college-level teaching experience and ability to teach all levels of Korean. Also required is an explicit understanding of the linguistic properties of Korean; knowledge of the cultural background necessary to teach the language; familiarity with language-teaching methodologies, including technology-related pedagogy, and ability to work both in a team and autonomously at all levels of the language. Supervisory experience preferred. Deadline for applications is June 5, 2009. Electronic submission of applications is preferable. Send letters of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation (also a teaching demo CD or videotape is strongly recommended) to: Korean Language Search Committee Cornell University Department of Asian Studies 350 Rockefeller Hall Ithaca, NY 14853-2502 e-mail: asianstudiesjobs@cornell.edu Cornell University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Lecturer in Korean Language and Culture posted: 4/9/09 Lecturer in Korean Language and Culture, beginning in the 2009-2010 academic year. Master’s or Ph.D., native or near-native fluency in Korean and English required. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in teaching university lower level language classes using a communicative methodology, and upper level content courses; a strong background in curricular development; familiarity with teaching Korean as a heritage language; an active interest in developing cultural programs; and familiarity with integrating technology into classroom instruction. This is a three year, non-tenure-track renewable appointment funded through a multi-year grant by the Korean Foundation. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. Send letter of application, CV and three letters of reference by April 24, 2009 to: Dr. Brigitte Z. May, Chair, Korean Lecturer Search Committee Department of Modern Languages, Linguistics and Intercultural Communication University of Maryland Baltimore County 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250 Members of minority groups, women and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. UMBC is an AA/EOE employer. Please visit our website at http://www.umbc.edu/mll. International Academy / International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in Westchester County, New York posted: 3/8/09 Language Teachers for the 2009 - 2010 school year: We are now hiring a Korean language teacher for a full or part-time position that will begin in September 2009. We are looking for an experienced high school teacher who has a familiarity with IB and a master's degree in the target language. The right candidate should demonstrate the following qualities: experience, qualifications, professionalism, student-focus, collaborative attitude, flexibility, adaptability, a positive attitude, commitment to on-going professional development, and an interest in international education and multi-cultural learning environments. Preference will be given to native speakers and IB-experienced professionals. We are located on the Metro-North Line, offer a generous compensation and benefits package, and as a residential school, full room and board is also available for the right candidate. We invite you to send a letter of application and your resume to: Cassandra Dragon, Cassandra.Dragon@ef.com. Interviews will take place in April. Cassandra Dragon Brittin College Coordinator EF International Language Schools 100 Marymount Avenue Tarrytown, NY 10591 Tel. +1 914 597 7100 Fax +1 914 597 7102 www.ef.com and www.ef.com/brittin University of Wisconsin-Madison posted: 12/27/08 An Assistant/Associate Faculty Associate in Korean Language (August 24, 2009 - May 23, 2010) The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks a full-time non-tenure track instructor of Korean language, starting August 2009. The initial appointment is for three years, and is renewable. Applicants should possess a Master's degree in applied linguistics, language education, linguistics, second language acquisition, or a related field; ability to teach all levels of the language; native or near-native fluency in Korean, and competency in spoken and written English. One year of experience teaching Korean to English-speakers at the college level required. Experience may have been gained on a part-time basis as a graduate student. Qualifications will determine whether we hire at the Assistant or Associate level. Must be willing to plan and participate in various activities to enhance this growing Korean program. Please view the Position Vacancy Listing (PVL 60709) for the Faculty Associate in Korean at http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_060709.html. Qualified applicants should send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: Korean Language Search Committee Department of East Asian Languages and Literature University of Wisconsin-Madison 1212 Van Hise Hall 1220 Linden Drive Madison, WI 53706 To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 16, 2009. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. Kodaikanal International School posted: 10/28/08 A Korean Language and Literature teacher effective January or July 2009 Position Description 1. Teach Korean language and literature courses to Middle/High School Korean students as a second and primary language (Language B/A) 2. Act as a liaison between KIS administration, teaching staff, individual Korean students and their parents, mentor to students. Assist with translation and interpretation as needed Professional Qualifications 3. B.A (or equivalent) from a recognized university + Bachelors in Education or TESOL or language teaching certificate 4. Fluency in written and spoken Korean and English and a minimum of 1 year language teaching experience 5. Ability to teach in additional area e.g. Art, Music, Physical Education desirable Responsibilities 6. Knowledge and experience with IB Diploma or MYP will be valued 7. Teach 30 out of 60 instructional periods in a 6-day cycle (usually 4-5 classes with 2-3 subjects preparations) More detail send email: hr@kis.in Kodikanal International School 7 Roads Junction, Kodaikanal, TN 624101, India Website: www.kis.in Tel: 91 4542 247500 Smith College and Five Colleges, Inc. posted: 10/15/08 Five College Lecturer in Korean Language Smith College and Five Colleges, Inc., seek candidates for a 3-year, non-tenure track appointment as Five College Lecturer in Korean Language to begin 2009-10. Candidates must be able to teach all levels of the language and hold the Master’s degree in Korean, Linguistics, Education, or a related field. Native or near-native fluency in Korean, competency in spoken and written English, and experience teaching Korean to English-speaking students at the college level are required. Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and teaching evaluations (if available) to the address below. Screening begins January 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Search Committee: Korean Language Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures Wright Hall 131 Smith College Northampton, MA 01063 This position is based in the Smith College Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures. The appointee will be expected to teach five Korean language courses per academic year, some of which will also be done at nearby Five College institutions. Smith College is a member of the Five College Consortium, which also includes Amherst, Hampshire, and Mount Holyoke Colleges and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, each located within 12 miles of the others. The member institutions are equal opportunity employers encouraging excellence through diversity. Seoul National University (SNU) posted: 6/2/08 Full-time, open rank, and tenure track positions The Department of Korean Language Education of Seoul National University(SNU) invites applications for 1 position full-time, open rank, and tenure track positions in "Theory & Research Methodology in Korean Language Education"(esp. in Korean Language Acquisition, Contrastive-error analysis, Inter-language, Comparative culture education and others in KFL). SNU seeks international scholars with outstanding research and teaching credentials who will play an integral role in the development, growth, and diversity of their respective programs. Requirements Each candidate must have earned a Ph.D. by the 03. 2008 start date and will be expected to lecture in English, also must have FOREIGN(not Korean) nationality (Overseas Koreans who don't have Korean nationality are applicable). Excellent competence in oral and written English is essential for each position, and native-level competence will be regarded as highly desirable in assessing applications. Benefits * a rewarding and stable career structure for productive faculty members * a twelve-month based salary * a comprehensive medical insurance program* on campus housing at substantially below market cost * one semester paid research leave out of every seven semesters * intra-university research grants * reimbursement of relocation expenses * the opportunity to work with dedicated student assistants of extremely high ability Service The faculty of Seoul National University reflects the outcome of the integration of public educational staff of the Republic of Korea. As a consequence, Seoul National University faculties should observe the Government Officials Act and the Rule for the Public Educational Personnel and Staff Act. (1) Teaching, research and guidance for students full-time faculties shall in principle nine hours every week on the basis of thirty weeks per school year.  teach 9 hours per week for 30 weeks each year. (Enforcement Decree of the Higher Education Act Art.6) (2) Duty of Fidelity (State Public Officials Act, Art.56) (3) Duty of Obedience (State Public Officials Act, Art.57) (4) Prohibition of Deserting from Office (State Public Officials Act, Art.58) (5) Duty of Maintain Dignity (State Public Officials Act, Art.63) (6) Prohibition of Lucrative Business and Concurrent Office (State Public Officials Act, Art.64) (7) Etc. All members of the faculty, also as Public Educational Staffs of Korea, shall respect the duties of Government officials including duty of confidentiality and duty of integrity. Deadline Deadline for applications is June 15, 2008. Electronic submission of applications is preferable. Send documents of cover letter(free form), curriculum vitae(with photo attached), research accomplishment protocol(FORM), research $ education plan(free form). For more information, please visit website of Dept. of Korean Language Education (http://plaza.snu.ac.kr/~ed705), and send an e-mail to head of our department (minhs@snu.ac.kr). University of British Columbia posted: 3/27/08 Lecturer in Korean Language (1-year contract) The DEPARTMENT OF ASIAN STUDIES is accepting applications for one 12-month lecturer position (1 year contract) in Korean language, commencing September 1, 2008 and ending August 31, 2009. The successful applicant will teach 18 credits in the 2008W Academic Year (September 1, 2008 April 30, 2009) as well as 6 credits in the 2009 Summer Session. Courses to be taught: KORN 200: Intermediate (6 credits) (2 sections, for a total of 12 credits) KORN 301: Introduction to Sino-Korean Readings (6 credits) plus an additional 6-credit course, to be determined. Applicants are required to have native or near-native fluency in Korean, a Masters degree (or be near completion) in Applied Linguistics, Language Education, or TESOL/TESL, and relevant teaching experience at the college/university level in North America. Salary and benefits are governed by UBC's Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional and Part-time Faculty Members. Please send applications, including a letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae, three names of reference, a videotape of a class taught, as well as a sample lesson plan (the lesson plan should be the First Day of Lesson 16 in King and Yeon's Continuing Korean) no later than April 30th To: Korean Language Search Committee, Department of Asian Studies, University of British Columbia, 1871 West Mall, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T-1Z2 UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Princeton University posted: 3/26/08 Full-time Lecturer in Korean Language The Department of East Asian Studies invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Korean language, beginning September 1, 2008. Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in Korean and excellent command of English. Preference is given to applicants with a M.A. in Linguistics, Foreign Language Education, or TESOL, and with experience at the college level teaching Korean to English-speaking students. Salary is competitive. Deadline for receipt of applications is April 26, 2008. Please apply on-line at, https://jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1206564145757, ‘Search Open Positions’ (left in the menu) Requisition Number : 0800172 providing a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names of 3 references (with e-mail addresses, office telephone numbers and fax numbers). Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. You may apply online at http://jobs.princeton.edu or for general application information and how to self-identify, see http://www.princeton.edu/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm Brigham Young University posted: 2/10/08 Assistant/Associate Professor of Korean The Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages at Brigham Young University invites applications for a permanent (continuing faculty status) assistant or associate professor position that will begin in the fall of 2008.  Applicants should have a Ph.D. (or near completion of the degree) in linguistics, second language acquisition, teaching Korean as a foreign language, or other, related field.  Teaching duties may include a course in the linguistic structure of Korean and Korean language courses at all levels (with an emphasis on intermediate and advanced level courses), and training and supervision of teaching assistants and part-time faculty.  Involvement is also expected in materials development and in program and curriculum development and assessment.  Candidates should have native or near- native proficiency in Korean and English, experience in teaching Korean, preferably at the undergraduate college level.  There is a strong expectation of scholarly research and publication and of active involvement in department, college, and professional service. Interested candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, one-page statement of teaching philosophy and three letters of recommendation to Mark A. Peterson, Chair of Korean search committee, Department of Asian & Near Eastern Languages,3083 JFSB, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602. Application deadline for priority consideration is March 31, 2008. BYU, an equal opportunity employer, requires all faculty to observe the university’s honor code and dress and grooming standards. Preference s given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Princeton University posted: 11/16/07 Senior Lecturer in Korean The Department of East Asian Studies at Princeton University invites applications for a full-time position as Senior Lecturer in Korean, to begin on September 1, 2008. Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in Korean and an excellent command of English. They should have extensive experience in teaching Korean to English-speaking students at the college level, and be able to direct a language program in which four levels of Korean are offered. Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics (including Second Language Acquisition), Korean pedagogy, or TESOL. Salary is competitive. You should apply on-line at http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm , providing a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names of referees (with e-mail addresses, office telephone and fax numbers) by January 1, 2008. Foreign Language Instructors posted: 11/12/07 (date to be removed : 11/12/08) Work Schedule : Full Time Salary : $50,703 ~ $86,801 Location : Washington, DC metropolitan area The Central Intelligence Agency is hiring qualified and experienced Language Instructors of Arabic, Chinese/Mandarin, Dari, French, German, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Pashtu, Persian (Farsi), Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish, Thai, and Turkish to work in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The CIA provides first-class training for energetic, creative and committed intelligence professionals. CIA Language Instructors deliver programs that provide students with the foreign language communications skills and cross-cultural awareness they need to live and work abroad effectively, or to perform other language-related duties. Foreign Language Instructors apply the latest instructional methodologies to meet highly customized student needs and conduct language proficiency testing in reading, speaking and understanding for skills evaluation. In addition, they may be asked to provide a variety of language support services worldwide. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's in foreign language, linguistics or a related field; native fluency in the language; 2-5 years of teaching experience; demonstrated knowledge of the respective area's history, culture, politics and economy; and the ability to use the latest technology and teaching techniques. Also desired are experience in teaching language skills to a wide range of adult students, from beginners to those at a more advanced proficiency level, and experience in program and/or education management. As part of the screening and interview process, applicants will be required to take language proficiency tests in their native language. Advanced English proficiency is also required. Salaries are based on the individual applicant's qualifications. In addition to base salary of $50,703 - $72,421, Language Instructors earn annual "bonus" pay ranging from $4,875 to $9,750, with the amount based on the language and their language proficiency. Language Instructors who speak multiple foreign languages may also qualify for additional bonuses in varying amounts. Furthermore, new employees can qualify for a lump-sum hiring bonus for languages, up to a maximum amount of $35,000. All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview and an extensive background investigation. U.S. citizenship is required. To be considered suitable for Agency employment, applicants must generally not have used illegal drugs within the last twelve months. The issue of illegal drug use prior to twelve months ago is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing. Important Notice: Friends, family, individuals, or organizations may be interested to learn that you are an applicant for or an employee of the CIA. Their interest, however, may not be benign or in your best interest. You cannot control whom they would tell. We therefore ask you to exercise discretion and good judgment in disclosing your interest in a position with the Agency. You will receive further guidance on this topic as you proceed through your CIA employment processing. To apply, visit www.cia.gov Note: Multiple submissions are unnecessary and will slow the processing of your resume. Of course, if you made an error in your submission or need to update your resume, you may submit another resume. The second resume will overwrite the first. An equal opportunity employer and a drug-free work force. Yale University posted: 10/16/07 Director of East Asian Language instruction at the rank of Senior Lector The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures seeks someone to coordinate the modern Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language offerings as well as to teach half-time. Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., linguistics, applied linguistics, literature), advanced proficiency in Chinese, Japanese or Korean, and experience in administering a language program.  Familiarity with technology and the ability to teach a methods course are desirable.  Duties will include assisting in curricula development, language teacher evaluation and training, liaison with other units at the University such as the Center for Language Study, and outreach to the community. The initial appointment, effective July 1, 2008, will be for a three-year term and is renewable upon successful and positive review.  Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Director Search Committee, EALL, Yale University, Box 208236, New Haven, CT 06520-8236, fax (203) 432-6729.  Deadline for applications: January 1, 2008.  Yale University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Washington University in St. Louis posted: 10/1/07 Tenure Track Position in Korean Washington University in St. Louis seeks candidates for a faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in the fields of Korean Language, Literature, and Culture to begin in the fall of 2008. The appointment will be made in the Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages and Literatures and is supported in part by a generous grant from the Korea Foundation.  Preferred areas of teaching and research include one or more of the following: Korean poetry and poetics, theatre, film, cultural studies, and narrative theory and fiction. The successful candidate should be able to teach Korean language courses at all levels and both introductory and advanced Korean culture and literature courses. Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those received by November 15, 2007. Applications should include curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and supporting materials about research and teaching and sent to: Robert E. Hegel, Chair, Korean Search Committee, Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages and Literatures, Washington University in St. Louis, Campus Box 1111, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130-4899.  Email inquiries to rhegel@wustl.edu; Telephone inquiries to (314) 935-5110.  No electronic applications will be accepted.  Washington University in St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer, and encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.  Employment eligibility is required upon appointment. Univ. of Chicago posted: 09/25/07 1. Director of Korean Language Program – Senior Lecturer The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago invites applications for the position of Director of Korean Language Program. Appointment is at the rank of senior lecturer. Applicants should have extensive experience in Korean language pedagogy and possess the skills necessary to oversee a growing language program, in which four levels of Korean are offered. Preference will be given to applicants with Ph.D. in Korean or related discipline; minimum requirement is M.A. in Korean or related discipline. Initial appointment is for three years, renewable upon review. Applicants should send CV, a statement addressing teaching experience and approach to second language acquisition pedagogy, self-designed teaching materials for elementary level and one other level, and a video or audio tape of teaching demonstration. In addition we ask applicants to request three letters of recommendation to be sent directly. Please mail materials to : Chair, Korean Language Director Search Committee, Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, The University of Chicago, 1050 E. 59th St., 301 Wieboldt Hall, Chicago, IL 60637. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2008, and continue until the position is filled 2. Korean Language Lecturer The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago invites applications for the position of Korean Language lecturer, to begin September 2008. This is a two-year appointment with possibility of renewal. Minimum requirement is the M.A. in Korean or related discipline. Particularly qualified applicants may be considered for appointment as senior lecturer. Applicants should send CV, a statement addressing teaching experience and approach to second language acquisition pedagogy, self-designed teaching materials for elementary level and one other level, and a video or audio-tape of teaching demonstration. In addition we ask applicants to request two letters of recommendation to be sent directly. Please mail materials to above mail address. Review date is also same. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Korean Lecturer University of Notre Dame, posted: 09/22/07 The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, University of Notre Dame, invites applications for an instructor (assistant special professional faculty) of Korean to begin August 2008. The successful candidate must hold at least an MA in pedagogy, linguistics, second language acquisition, or related fields; a Ph.D. is desirable. He/she must also have university-level experience teaching Korean using communicative, proficiency-based methodology, and have native or near-native fluency in both Korean and English. Principal instructional duties will be the teaching of Korean language courses at all levels. There may also be opportunities to teach courses on Korean civilization, literature, and culture. Salaries are competitive within the discipline. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and those attracted to a university with a Catholic identity are encouraged to apply Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a representative sample of teaching evaluations, two letters of reference, and a video (either tape or DVD) of a teaching demonstration to Joan Rhoads, Administrative Assistant, East Asian Languages and Cultures, 205 O’Shaughnessy Hall, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Review of candidates will begin November 1, and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Notre Dame is an international Catholic research university and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Lecturer University of Pittsburgh, posted: 08/13/07 The Department of East Asian and Languages and Literatures at the University of Pittsburgh seeks applicants for a Lecturer of Korean language and culture. This position is outside the tenure stream and would begin with the Fall Term 2008, pending budgetary approval. Candidates should possess native or near-native proficiency in all skill areas of Korean and English. Successful candidates must possess at least three years of teaching experience at the college level. Strong preference will be given to those with a PhD in teaching Korean as a second language, foreign language pedagogy, Korean linguistics, or a closely related field. Secondary training and interest in other disciplines, such as literature or cultural history, film, history, are desirable. The candidate should be familiar with current theories in second language acquisition and language pedagogy, and with historical and current cultural issues of Korea as they relate to other parts of Asia. Duties will include teaching Korean language at all levels, as well as (a) course(s) on the topic of candidate’s specialty. In addition, the candidate will contribute to developing Korean Studies at the University and participate actively in the University’s Asian Studies Center programs, which are enhanced by a Department of Education Title VI National Resource Center grant. The University’s East Asian Library enjoys a national prominence and has dedicated substantial resources to building the Korean Studies collection. Review of applications will begin November 16, 2007, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, graduate studies transcript, and three names of referees, to the Korean Studies Search Committee, 702 Old Engineering Hall, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. For more information Paula Locante tel. 412-624-5568 email plocante@pitt.edu The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups underrepresented in academia are especially encouraged to apply. Associate Director Advertisement, Asian Studies Center University of Pittsburgh, posted: 07/17/07 University Center for International Studies seeks to fill the position of Associate Director (AD) of its Asian Studies Center (ASC). With an international reputation for excellence, the ASC is designated a National Resource Center in East Asian Studies by the U.S. Department of Education and is one of four such centers in the University. The ASC has strengths in East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia and the Pacific Islands. The position is a full-time 12-month appointment. The AD is responsible for grant proposal development in consultation with the ASC faculty along with grant management and administration. The AD will work with the ASC faculty and representatives of other units in the development of research, instructional and outreach activities as well as the organization of new courses, conferences and workshops. The AD will supervise the administration of the ASC and will have major budgetary responsibilities. The AD will report to the ASC Director, and will represent ASC on behalf of the Director. The position requires both domestic and foreign travel. Desirable qualifications include: a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline; fluency in a major Asian or Pacific language; significant university experience; and excellent administrative, interpersonal and computer skills. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package. Review of applications will begin on September 4, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send application materials, including curriculum vitae and names of three references to assocdir@pitt.edu or to Search Committee Chair, Asian Studies Center, 4400 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260. Return Home