KoreanApplied 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

Required Application Materials

Qualified applicants should submit :

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 . 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 On

01 / 10 / 2026

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MSU Statement

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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