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 2014-15. 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/168 . 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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