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[University of Southern California] Lecturer of Korean Language

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, invites applications for a full-time teaching-track faculty position, instructor or lecturer, in the Korean language beginning in the fall of 2026.

Applicants must have an M.A. or Ph.D. in language pedagogy, second language acquisition, linguistics, or related fields, and possess native or near-native fluency in both Korean and English. Evidence of dynamic and effective language teaching is essential. Candidates with ACTFL OPI Testing Certification are desirable. Salary and benefits are competitive.

To apply please submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter that includes a statement of teaching interests, recent teaching evaluations, sample course syllabi, and the names of three individuals who will be contacted by USC for a letter of reference. In the application letter, please include a link to an online sample teaching video that demonstrates teaching.

In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the "Apply" link at the top or bottom of the page at https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/full-time-teaching-track-faculty-position-in-the-korean-language/1209/94510044544

Review of complete applications will begin May 1 and continue until filled. Questions can be addressed to ealcsearch@dornsife.usc.edu(opens in new window) .​

The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $82,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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Status: Open No of vacancies: 1 Job type: Full Time Years of experience: 1 Salary: Negotiable Publish date: 05 May 2026 Expire in: 8 months

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