[University at Buffalo] Lecturer in Korean Language

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Minimum Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Korean language and linguistics, language pedagogy, and/or applied linguistics is required. Applicants must also have native or near-native fluency in Korean; excellent command of English; and experience teaching.
Also required are an explicit understanding of the linguistic properties of Korean; knowledge of the cultural background necessary to teach the language; familiarity with language-teaching methodologies, including technology-related pedagogy and flexibility in using different teaching methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD or EdD in disciplines such as Korean language pedagogy, Korean linguistics, applied linguistics, second language acquisition, foreign language education, or related fields is preferred.

Special Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be conducted until the position is filled. Applicants should submit:
-letter of application
- curriculum vitae
- teaching portfolio (e.g. course descriptions, syllabi, teaching evaluations, video clips of classroom teaching)Teaching portfolio materials and video clips of classroom teaching are required for a complete application.

All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/43718. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.

Salary Range: $48,000

Type: Full-time

Campus: North Campus

Additional Information: 

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Contact Information:

Hyein Amber Kim

Assistant Teaching Professor

hkim55@buffalo.edu

716-645-0134

Deadline for Applicants: Open until filled

Date to be filled: 8/21/2023

Number of References: 3

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Application
3. Teaching Demonstration Video/ Teaching Portfolio
4. Teaching Portfolio

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Statement
2. Additional Supporting Documentation