Faculty Position: Korean Church History / Pastoral Theology (Public Theology), Yonsei University

Tenure-track position in Korean Church History / Pastoral Theology (Public Theology): Yonsei University, South Korea

The College of Theology & the United Graduate School of Theology (UGST), Yonsei University, South Korea, seeks to appoint an excellent academic at a tenure-track Professor level (Assistant or Associate) who is a specialist in Korean Church History, Pastoral Theology (Public Theology). Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and have a strong commitment to excellent research, teaching, and service. The successful applicant will be expected to teach 6 credits (2 classes) per semester, at both undergraduate and graduate levels, starting from March 1st, 2027; engage in research and supervise postgraduate students; and will have a chance to teach and supervise international graduate students in the Global Institute of Theology (GIT) (affiliated with UGST) in which a variety of international graduate students are studying at Th.M. and Ph.D. levels. Applicants must also be able to teach at both the Sinchon and International campuses.

A competitive candidate is expected to have a demonstrated publication record of two or more A&HCI/SSCI articles appropriate at either Assistant or Associate Professor level (one of the articles may be replaced with an international scholarly monograph). Fluency in English is required to teach courses in English at both the Sinchon and International campuses. Applicants must be ordained clergy.

The College of Theology & the United Graduate School of Theology (UGST) is the most prestigious Christian institution in South Korea. As part of Yonsei University’s continuing effort to increase diversity in faculty, we are accepting applications from any race, ethnicity, and gender without discrimination.

Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form which is available at the website for preliminary review. The application be accompanied by the list of research achievements & curriculum vitae, degree certificates and transcripts (Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. respectively), Ph.D. dissertation, research highlights along with a statement for each achievement since March 1, 2022 (up to five achievements). The online application submission period is from Monday, May 18th, 2026, to Friday, June 12th, 2026 (3:00 PM, KST).

Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview and asked to additionally submit their original degree certificates and transcripts, originals or print copies of all research materials, and letters of recommendation from professors or professionals in related fields for final review.