Assistant Professor: Post-1945 Korean History

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - Irvine invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in post-1945 Korean History, beginning July 2027. The successful candidate will conduct research on Korean sources in the language and contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs, while supporting the Center for Critical Korean Studies.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in History or a related field by July 1, 2027; ABD considered.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History or related field with a research/teaching focus on post-1945 Korean history.
• ABD may be considered; Ph.D. must be completed by 7/1/2027.
• Ability to work with Korean language historical sources.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in post-1945 Korean history.
• Develop and advance research on Korean language sources and contribute to the Center for Critical Korean Studies.
• Support departmental and program goals through service and collaboration.

Skills

Korean language sources

Post-1945 Korean history

Education

Ph.D. in History

Job description

The University of California - Irvine invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in post-1945 Korean History, beginning July 2027. The successful candidate will conduct research on Korean sources in the language and contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs, while supporting the Center for Critical Korean Studies.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in History or a related field by July 1, 2027; ABD considered.