Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Korean

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Wellesley College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor position for the 2026–2027 academic year. The successful candidate will teach five Korean language courses during the academic year and hold regular office hours in person and promptly respond to student inquiries throughout the semester.

Candidates must demonstrate native or near-native fluency in Korean and English and have experience teaching Korean as a second language at all levels, preferably at the university level in U.S. institutions. We seek a skilled language instructor committed to a proficiency-based, communicative approach. This is a temporary, non-renewable appointment.

Basic Qualifications:

• MA, preferably in Korean language pedagogy or a related field.
• 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 in Fall 2026; 3 courses in Spring 2027
• Term of Appointment: One-time appointment for the academic year 2026-2027, no possibility of renewal
• Target Start Date: July 1, 2026
• Minimum Salary: $75,295

Application Deadline: April 1, 2026

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a Letter of Application, Curriculum vitae (CV), and the names/email addresses of three referees 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.