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Postdoctoral Researcher in Korean Studies

Postdoctoral Researcher in Korean Studies

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Korean Studies
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
Job Summary
The School of Languages and Cultures in Purdue University's College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a full-time academic year, Postdoctoral Researcher in Korean Studies beginning August 17, 2026. The position is affiliated with the Purdue Interdisciplinary Center for Korean Studies (PICKS) and supported by the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS).
Working closely with the Director of the Korean Program and the Purdue Interdisciplinary Center for Korean Studies (PICKS), the successful candidate will engage in research, teaching, student mentorship, and academic initiatives within a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct collaborative, externally funded research in Korean Studies and contribute to scholarly publications, grant-funded projects, and the mentorship of undergraduate researchers.
  • Actively contribute to the continued growth of the Purdue Korean Program and the Purdue Interdisciplinary Center for Korean Studies (PICKS) through academic programming, outreach, recruitment, and student engagement.
  • Teach two undergraduate Korean Studies courses each semester.

Appointment
This is a full-time, Academic Year (AY) postdoctoral appointment beginning August 17, 2026. The initial appointment is for one academic year and is renewable for one additional academic year, contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding.
Candidates must be eligible for employment without visa sponsorship.
Application Materials
Applicants should submit the following:
  • Cover letter.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Contact information for at least two professional references.

Applicants are also encouraged to submit the following, if available:
  • One to three representative publications, manuscripts, writing samples, or other scholarly products demonstrating relevant expertise.
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, or a teaching portfolio).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Questions about the position can be addressed to Dr. Huai-Rhin Kim, Director of Purdue's Korean Program and the Purdue Interdisciplinary Center for Korean Studies (PICKS), at kimhr@purdue.edu.
A background check will be required for employment.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
Education
Minimum Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Korean Studies or a closely related discipline by the start date of the appointment.
  • Demonstrated university-level teaching experience in Korean Studies and/or Korean language.
  • Expertise in one or more areas of Korean Studies, including Korean literature, Korean history, or other closely related disciplines within Korean Studies.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:
  • Strong potential for scholarly research and publication.
  • Experience in student mentorship, academic program development, or outreach.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.

Experience
  • Experience in student mentorship, academic program development, or outreach.

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Exempt

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