The Asian Studies (AST) Programme at the University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to invite applications for a 4-month (January 5, 2023–April 30, 2023) term-contract position in AST, Faculty of Arts at the level of Assistant Professor or Lecturer. This position is funded by an international project grant for our Korean Studies Program. We are seeking a well-qualified candidate to teach three semester KS courses as follows:

Winter 2022 Semester (Jan. 5, 2023–Apr. 31, 2023):

Korean Society and Culture (second year in-person)
Korean Religions (second year online)
Korean Cinema (third year in-person)

See Asian Studies and KS program websites: https://www.upei.ca/programs/korean-studies and

https://www.upei.ca/programs/asian-studies

QUALIFICATIONS:  A PhD (or equivalent) degree in any discipline of Humanities (or Social Sciences) specializing in Korean/Asian Studies is required for an Assistant Professor appointment. A PhD candidate (ABD) with a completed MA in Korean/Asian Studies or related area is also considered for a Lecturer appointment.

Successful candidates are expected to speak, read, or write Korean, do some productive research in the areas of their scholarly expertise, and have documented evidence of or potential for under-graduate teaching success in Korean Studies, East Asian Studies, or related courses. We also consider your experience or willingness to teach online courses and your ability to teach Korean Studies courses that are cross-listed with the History, Religious Studies, and Political Science departments.

Application Instructions:

E-mail a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, two/three letters of reference, a research statement/plan, a teaching evaluation summary, and several sample course outlines to:

Dr. Sharon Myers
Interim Dean, Faculty of Arts
550 University Ave.
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
Email: shmyers@upei.ca

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Closing date is November 30, 2022  Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2022 and continue until a suitable applicant is identified.