The Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles seeks to fill a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Korean Social Science to begin Fall 2013. Candidates should have a PhD by the expected start date and should demonstrate the promise of excellence in both research and teaching. Review of applications began on September 15th, though applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
This endowed assistant professorship will seek a faculty member who does scholarly work in the social sciences to advance Korean studies in one or more of the prospective areas of International Relations, Political Science, Economics, History, East Asian Languages and Cultures, Religion, Sociology, or other social sciences. We seek candidates with exceptional promise as scholars and teachers to offer courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Substantive areas of research and teaching are open across the social sciences. Candidates should have a PhD by the expected start date, and should have demonstrated the promise of excellence in both research and teaching.
The applicant should send a CV, a sample research paper, a statement of research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, three letters of recommendation, and graduate transcripts to koreanstudiessearch@dornsife.usc.edu .
In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must also apply via the website: https://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1348677245062
Review of applications will begin on September 15, though applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Materials submitted by regular mail will not be accepted. USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.
