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Posted: 18-Oct-25
Location: Buffalo, New York
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 6656050
Assistant Professor, Korean Studies
Position Information
Position Title: Assistant Professor, Korean Studies
Department: English
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59597
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The Department of English, in the College of Arts and Sciences, at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Korean Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2026. We seek scholars in the humanities whose research and teaching offer an expansive approach to Korean Studies as an interdisciplinary, comparative, and transnational field. We especially welcome applicants with a background in contemporary Korean literature, film, theater, music, and broadly defined popular culture. Expertise in Asian American literature and culture will be a plus. Candidates who can help build departmental strengths in global film studies, gender and sexuality studies, or psychoanalytic theory are also encouraged to apply.
This position will contribute to the exciting expansion of Korean studies at UB. With financial support from the Korea Foundation and the Academy of Korean Studies, among others, the Asia Research Institute is committed to fostering scholarship on Korea in the College of Arts and Sciences and the university as a whole.
The new faculty member will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, to teach 2 courses per semester, at least 50% of these courses on Korean cultural production, cross-listed with the Asian studies program, in addition to courses that contribute to the English departments teaching mission; and fulfill service duties at the departmental, university, and disciplinary levels.
The position is open until filled, with an initial application deadline of November 17, 2025. All application material must be submitted via UB Jobs via the following link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59597
Questions may be directed to the search committee chair, Steven Miller at slm26@buffalo.edu.
Learn more:
This position will contribute to the exciting expansion of Korean studies at UB. With financial support from the Korea Foundation and the Academy of Korean Studies, among others, the Asia Research Institute is committed to fostering scholarship on Korea in the College of Arts and Sciences and the university as a whole.
The new faculty member will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, to teach 2 courses per semester, at least 50% of these courses on Korean cultural production, cross-listed with the Asian studies program, in addition to courses that contribute to the English departments teaching mission; and fulfill service duties at the departmental, university, and disciplinary levels.
The position is open until filled, with an initial application deadline of November 17, 2025. All application material must be submitted via UB Jobs via the following link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59597
Questions may be directed to the search committee chair, Steven Miller at slm26@buffalo.edu.
Learn more:
- Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
- Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in English, Comparative Literature, Asian or Asian American Studies, American Studies, or related field, and evidence of teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in contemporary Korean literature, film, theater, music, and broadly defined popular culture
- Expertise in Asian American literature and culture will be a plus
- Candidates who can help build departmental strengths in global film studies, gender and sexuality studies, or psychoanalytic theory are also encouraged to apply
Physical Demands
Salary Range
Competitive
Job Type
Full-Time
Special Instructions Summary
- Applicants must submit a CV, Cover Letter, and Writing Sample. Research and teaching statements are optional, but encouraged.
- Applications submitted by November 17, 2025 will be given priority consideration.
- All application materials must be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Steven Miller
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Associate Professor
Contact's Email: slm26@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-0687
Posting Dates
Posted: 10/17/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 08/17/2026
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The University at Buffalo is a premier, research-intensive public university, and is a New York State flagship university. UB's 30,000 students pursue their academic interests through more than 500 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs. UB offers 16 Division I intercollegiate sports that compete at the highest level of competition in the NCAA. Founded in 1846, the University at Buffalo is the largest and most comprehensive university in the State University of New York system (SUNY), and is a member of the Association of American Universities, which is composed of America's leading research universities. UB is consistently recognized as one of the world’s most exceptional, most affordable universities.
Visit our website, https://buffalo.edu, to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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