Emory University: Arts and Sciences: Russian and East Asian Languages and Cultures
Location: Emory University
Description:
The Department of Russian and East Asian Languages and Cultures (REALC) invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Korean Studies with a background
in the humanities including, but not limited to, the fields of literature, gender, media and cultural
studies, philosophy, religion, and history. The candidate is expected to teach a survey course
with a focus on modern Korea. The Department is particularly interested in candidates whose
scholarship is inter-disciplinary and inter-regional (within East Asia and beyond). Successful
candidates must have a PhD in hand by the time of appointment, and demonstrate an active
research agenda and a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level and to development of
graduate programming. Candidates will also adhere to best practices and demonstrate an ability
to advance Emory College's goals of diversity and inclusion. Near native proficiency in both
English and Korean is required.
Please submit your cover letter, C.V., research statement, short writing sample or published
paper, teaching statement, statement of teaching and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds,
and three letters of recommendation through Interfolio. Inquiries about the position can be sent
to Julie Darby (JDARBY@emory.edu) and Korean Search Committee, Dept. of Russian and
East Asian Languages and Cultures, Emory University, 532 Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322.
Review of applications will begin on Nov 15, and will continue until the position is filled. Emory
University is an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Veteran employer. Women,
minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply
Qualifications:
The Department is particularly interested in candidates whose
scholarship is inter-disciplinary and inter-regional (within East Asia and beyond). Successful
candidates must have a PhD in hand by the time of appointment, and demonstrate an active
research agenda and a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level and to development of
graduate programming
Application Instructions:
Please submit your cover letter, C.V., research statement, short writing sample or published
paper, teaching statement, statement of teaching and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds,
and three letters of recommendation through Interfolio. Inquiries about the position can be sent
to Julie Darby (JDARBY@emory.edu) and Korean Search Committee, Dept. of Russian and
East Asian Languages and Cultures, Emory University, 532 Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322.
Review of applications will begin on Nov 15, and will continue until the position is filled. Emory
University is an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Veteran employer. Women,
minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply

