The Department of Asian and Slavic
Languages and Literatures in the Division of World Languages, Literatures, and
Cultures at the University of Iowa invite applications for a Lecturer in Korean
language for fall 2012. Lecturer positions are academic-year, term faculty
appointments, with summer session appointment possible on the same basis as for
other faculty. Although they are not tenure-track, Lecturers are considered
regular (not temporary) faculty. The appointments are initially for one
academic year, renewable up to three years, with subsequent three-year
appointments possible, subject to satisfactory review. Korean has been taught
at Iowa for several years, and we are seeking a dynamic, progressive-thinking
colleague to develop a growing program. The Department and Division are
committed to expanding offerings in East Asian languages, with Korean playing a
key role. An M.A. in language acquisition or Korean language pedagogy is
required, and a Ph.D. is preferred. Also required are native or near native
fluency in Korean and competency in both spoken and written English. Candidates
should have experience in teaching Korean language to English-speaking students
at the college level. Responsibilities also include coordinating Korean
language courses and developing a Korean minor or certificate in the
Department. The ability to teach courses in either Korean linguistics or Korean
popular culture is desired. Candidates must send
letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a teaching portfolio that includes a list
of courses taught and teaching evaluations to the Search Committee via online
application at http://jobs.uiowa.edu and must
submit three e-mail addresses of recommenders online to the same link. Refer to
requisition number 60300. Paper applications will not be
accepted. Screening begins January 13, 2012 and preliminary interviews may be
conducted by telephone. Please send only an
example of classroom teaching on DVD to: Merry Powell, HR Assistant, Division
of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, 111 Phillips Hall, Iowa City, IA
52242. Anything else sent through the mail in terms of the application will be
refused. The
Department, the Division, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are
strongly committed to gender and ethnic diversity; the strategic plans of the
University, the College, the Division, and the Department reflect this
commitment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.