posted:12/27/08

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 aMaster'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.