The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at
the University of Pennsylvania announces the availability of a position as
full-time Lecturer in the Korean Language Program for the academic year
2015-16. The appointment will be for an
initial one year. Based on satisfactory teaching performance and evidence of
professional development, the appointment is renewable annually for up to an
additional two years. Employee benefits are provided. Applicants for the position should
demonstrate a primary focus on language education, and have received at least a
Master’s degree in Education, Korean Language, Literature, Linguistics, or a
related field. Native or near-native competency in Korean language and fluency
in English are required. Preference will
be given to applicants with significant teaching experience at all levels of
Korean language at post-secondary institutions in the United States. Knowledge
of and experience in current trends in second/foreign language teaching
methodologies (especially content-based instruction) and meaningful application
of technologies in language instruction are highly desirable. Duties include
teaching Korean language classes (six classes per academic year) at any
assigned levels, holding regular office hours, attending weekly meetings of the
Korean Language Program, and working with the Director of the Language Program
and East Asia faculty on curriculum development and program articulation.
Candidates are to apply at:
http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/524. Include a cover letter, CV and statement of
teaching philosophy. Also submit the
names and contact information of two individuals who will be contacted by the
University with instructions on how to submit a letter of recommendation. The review of applications will begin
immediately and the process will continue until the position is filled. The Department of East Asian Languages and
Civilizations is strongly committed to Penn’s Action Plan for Diversity and
Excellence and to establishing a diverse faculty (for more information see http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v58/n02/diversityplan.html).
The University of Pennsylvania is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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