"Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Korean"

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Wellesley College invites applications for an instructor to teach two sections of Intermediate Korean (KOR 202) in Spring 2026. We seek a skilled language instructor committed to a proficiency-based, communicative approach. This is a temporary, non-renewable appointment.

This instructor will teach intermediate Korean (KOR 202). Other responsibilities include holding office hours and participating in program meetings and essential events.

Basic Qualifications

• Education Requirements: MA, preferably in Korean language pedagogy or a related field.
• Qualifications and Experience: Native or near-native proficiency in Korean and English. Experience teaching Korean as a second language at the university level, particularly in the U.S., is preferred.

Position Information:

• Teaching Load: 2 courses (0.4 FTE)
• Term of Appointment: Spring 2026 only
• Target Start Date: January 20, 2026
• Minimum Salary: $20,000

Application Deadline:

December 20, 2025

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a Letter of Application, Curriculum vitae (CV), and the names/email addresses of three references who will be asked to submit confidential letters of recommendation. Application materials should be submitted via https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/wellesley/wellesley-faculty

This position is in a collective bargaining unit represented by Wellesley Organized Academic Workers – UAW (WOAW-UAW). To learn more please visit: WOAW-UAW website and current Collective Bargaining Agreement.