36.3819, Jobs: Korean; Applied Linguistics: Korean/Applied Linguistics TS Assistant Professor, Michigan State University

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Subject: 36.3819, Jobs: Korean; Applied Linguistics: Korean/Applied Linguistics TS Assistant Professor, Michigan State University

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Date: 10-Dec-2025
From: Tony Ngo [tony at jobelephant.com]
Subject: Korean; Applied Linguistics: Korean/Applied Linguistics TS Assistant Professor, Michigan State University

Job Location: USA
Job Title: Korean/Applied Linguistics TS Assistant Professor
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics

Specialty Language(s): Korean

Description:
Korean/Applied Linguistics TS Assistant Professor
Working/Functional Title: Korean/Applied Linguistics TS Assistant
Professor
Position Summary:
We 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 Statement:
All 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 Degree:
Doctorate -applied linguistics, linguistics, Korean language studies,
or a related area
Minimum Requirements:
 - Ph.D. in applied linguistics, linguistics, Korean language studies,
or a related area
 - Two years of Korean language teaching experience
 - The ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in applied
linguistics
 - Strong research potential in the area of applied linguistics with
relevance to Korean language studies
 - Excellent written and oral communication skills in Korean and
English.
 - Leadership potential in program coordination, program and learner
evaluation/assessment, and articulated-curriculum development
Desired Qualifications:
 - More than two years of Korean language teaching experience at the
university level
 - Published research in the area of applied linguistics with
relevance to Korean language studies
 - Specialization 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,
sociolinguistics
 - Experience in program coordination, curriculum development, and
student placement into summer internships, externships, or
post-graduation employment
 - Ability to teach an undergraduate general education course in
Korean performance and visual culture (e.g., K-pop, Korean cinema,
Korean dramas)
Required Application Materials:
Qualified applicants should submit:
 - a cover letter
 - current curriculum vitae
 - Candidates 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 Instructions:
Review 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 http://careers.msu.edu. Posting number 1098219.
For more information, contact Charlene Polio, Chair of the Search
Committee at polio at msu.edu.
Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive
reasonable accommodation.
Website: lilac.msu.edu
MSU Statement:
Michigan 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.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6776763

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Email Address for Applications: polio at msu.edu
Web Address for Applications: https://apptrkr.com/6776763
Contact Information:
        Charlene Polio
        Email: polio at msu.edu

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