October 16, 2024

George Mason University Korea

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Instructional Assistant Professor of Korean Studies

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages at George Mason University Korea welcomes applications for a full-time position and Instructional Assistant Professor of Korean, starting in Fall 2025.

About the Position

This is a full-time, non-tenure track position, with renewal based on performance. There are opportunities for promotion and multi-year contracts. George Mason University Korea is deeply committed to fostering excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff and encourages applicants who will contribute to an inclusive and culturally enriching academic environment.

Responsibilities
We are looking for a candidate to teach Korean language at all levels, including courses designed for heritage speakers. The teaching load for this position is 12 credits per semester, with additional responsibilities in departmental and university service. Duties include developing new courses and curricula, engaging students in experiential learning opportunities, and holding regular office hours. As a full-time faculty member, the candidate will also be involved in student outreach and activities to support the growth of the Korean Studies program at George Mason University Korea.
For more information, please visit: https://mcl.gmu.edu/about-the-department/korean

Required Qualifications
Successful candidates must meet the following criteria:

A Ph.D. or ABD status in Korean Linguistics/Language, Korean Applied Linguistics, Korean Language Pedagogy, Second Language Acquisition, or a closely related field by the time of appointment, with a proven track record of excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who have:

Taught all levels of Korean language courses and upper-level content-based courses in English at the college level.
Experience with developing project-based and community-based curricula.
Demonstrated commitment to providing students with experiential learning opportunities and engaging in outreach activities.
An active interest in scholarly activities related to Korean language education and research-based, high-impact teaching practices.
OPI Tester certification.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Application Review Procedure:

Submit the application along with all required documents.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a teaching demonstration and interview.

Final notification will be sent to the selected candidate.

After the initial review, only shortlisted candidates will be notified individually with details regarding the teaching demonstration and interview.

TO APPLY
For full consideration, applicants should do the following by December 15, 2024. Submit applications in our hiring site (click on "Apply for this Job" on the right)

Please submit your application materials in following guidelines,

A cover letter detailing the candidate’s qualifications for the position, including a statement of teaching philosophy and a diversity statement.

A current curriculum vitae (CV) that includes the names and contact information of at least three references.

Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including two-course syllabi in English, examples of self-developed instructional materials, and both quantitative and qualitative data from teaching evaluations. (If the evaluations are in Korean, an English summary must be provided.)

About George Mason University Korea
George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. It is among the 115 or so top “R1” ranked research universities in the US and the top 200 of the Shanghai World Ranking of Universities. A public university located in Fairfax Virginia, George Mason is the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200-degree programs.
George Mason University Korea is George Mason’s campus in Songdo, South Korea. Mason Korea was established as part of George Mason University’s commitment to education on a global scale and its belief in the power of international perspective and connection. Mason Korea is located on the Incheon Global Campus (IGC), which it shares with three other international branch campuses. Mason Korea students, staff, and faculty have access to modern facilities and resources on the IGC for a terrific living and work environment. Songdo, South Korea is a modern “smart” city designed from the start with large parks, plentiful walking and bike paths, and excellent public transportation. Songdo is convenient to Korea’s Incheon International Airport—around a half hour by car—as well as to the capital city of Seoul—around an hour by car.
Further information on Mason Korea can be found at: http://masonkorea.gmu.edu/.

George Mason University Korea is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.