"Visiting Assistant Professor in Korean Studies"

Job Details

Position Description

The Asian Studies Program invites applications for a one-year visiting position in Korean Studies beginning fall of 2026. The candidate will be expected to teach between three to five courses per academic year distributed through a range of courses in the scholar’s disciplinary specialization as relevant to Korea and Asian Studies generally (all in-person). Specific responsibilities will include AS 251 Contemporary Korean Culture as well as a combination of courses in the preferred discipline and/or participation in the College’s first-year seminar series. The position is based on a 3-5 annual course load, Benefits eligible and fully funded through the Lewis & Clark College Korean Studies Fund.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level. A Ph.D. at the time of appointment is strongly preferred.

Application Instructions

A complete application must include: (1) cover letter which includes statements of the candidate’s teaching philosophy and suitability for this position; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness including: (a) at least three references who may be contacted for recommendations and (b) representative teaching evaluations. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor an H-1B visa for this appointment. For questions, please contact Kabir Mansingh Heimsath, Director of Asian Studies Program, at kabirmh@lclark.edu.