KoreanApplied Linguistics TS Assistant Professor at MSU Internal Job Postings Details

Working/Functional TitleKorean/Applied Linguistics TS Assistant ProfessorPosition SummaryWe are seeking to hire a Korea Foundation assistant professor with a specialization in Korean language studies and applied linguistics in the Department of Linguistics Languages and Cultures. A successful candidate will teach three courses on Korean language or culture and one course for the Applied Linguistics program funded in part by the Korea Foundation. Employment begins on August 16 2026 and the candidate must have a Ph.D. in hand by that date.The candidate shall (i) focus on Korean Language Studies as the primary subject of research and education; (ii) focus on the Korean language in more than fifty percent (50%) of their research; (iii) be proficient in the Korean language and (iv) publish the findings of such research in the English language and possibly in the Korean language.The faculty member will teach three Korean language or culture classes each academic year and one undergraduate or graduate course in the Applied Linguistics Program. We expect that the faculty member will assume a leadership role in curriculum development and assist in promoting and building the new Korean major at Michigan State University.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.Required DegreeDoctorate -applied linguistics linguistics Korean language studies or a related areaMinimum RequirementsPh.D. in applied linguistics linguistics Korean language studies or a related areaTwo years of Korean language teaching experienceThe ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in applied linguisticsStrong research potential in the area of applied linguistics with relevance to Korean language studiesExcellent written and oral communication skills in Korean and English.Leadership potential in program coordination program and learner evaluation/assessment and articulated-curriculum developmentDesired QualificationsMore than two years of Korean language teaching experience at the university levelPublished research in the area of applied linguistics with relevance to Korean language studiesSpecialization in one or more of the follow areas: GenAI in language teaching and materials design corpus linguistics assessment and program evaluation teacher education research methods second language acquisition of heritage language learners multilingualism sociolinguisticsExperience in program coordination curriculum development and student placement into summer internships externships or post-graduation employmentAbility to teach an undergraduate general education course in Korean performance and visual culture (e.g. K-pop Korean cinema Korean dramas)Required Application MaterialsQualified applicants should submit:a cover lettercurrent curriculum vitaeCandidates selected for online interviews will be asked to share their online teaching portfolio that should include minimally a teaching demonstration materials and syllabi.the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees (please fill out the initial application with these names and emails)Special InstructionsReview of applications will begin January 10 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website . Posting number.For more information contact Charlene Polio Chair of the Search Committee at Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.Review of Applications Begins On01/10/2026WebsiteMSU StatementMichigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges. Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Experience,Medical Management,Library Services,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1