Assistant Teaching Professor, Korean

Montclair State University; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Montclair State University invites applications for a full-time, 10-month Assistant Teaching Professor in Korean, starting August 2027. The candidate will teach Korean language and culture courses and contribute to program development and student mentoring.

The appointment is non-tenure track for two years with potential for reappointment under NTTP procedures. The role emphasizes high-quality instruction, inclusive pedagogy, and service to the department and university.

Qualifications

• MA or PhD in Korean or related field.
• Record of success in college teaching in language and culture courses at all levels.
• Competency in language-learning technology.
• Experience or interest in helping students pursue careers and internships in business, international affairs, translation, teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to service.
• Preferred experience expanding global opportunities and study-abroad programs.
• Strong community outreach to organize campus and external events.
• Experience advising Korean course placement and progression.
• Proven success in program growth.

Responsibilities

• Teach Korean language and culture courses.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Develop and update courses and curricula.
• Participate in shared governance and service.
• Support program growth and external partnerships.

Skills

Teaching

Advising

Curriculum development

Educational tech

Program growth

Education

MA or PhD in Korean or related field

Job description

Job Description DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/COLLEGE

Global Cultural Studies/School for the Humanities/College of Humanities & Social Sciences

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Global Cultural Studies at Montclair State University invites applications for a full-time, 10-month Assistant Teaching Professor position, with a specialization in Korean, beginning in August 2027. Korean is a rapidly and continually growing area of language study at Montclair State University. The ideal candidate will teach both Korean language and culture courses for the department. The position is a two-year, ten-month, non-tenure track appointment, with eligibility for reappointment based on established NTTP procedures. Teaching Faculty members are expected to contribute to the University's mission through excellence in teaching and service.

Teaching

The standard annual teaching load for 10-month teaching faculty is 12 teaching credit hours (TCH) a semester. Additional TCH reassigned time (course release) is available for faculty with additional responsibilities such as administering programs. Teaching Faculty are expected to center student success and measurable learning outcomes through clear course design, inclusive pedagogies, and the integration of emerging disciplinary and pedagogical developments.

Responsibilities include classroom instruction, student mentoring and advising, and developing and updating courses and curricula aligned with student demands and institutional strategic priorities.

Service

Teaching Faculty members are expected to perform valuable service to the department, college/school, university. This includes participating in shared governance, academic program vitality, and sharing professional expertise within and beyond the University. Service activities are separate and distinct from the specific assignments for which teaching faculty members receive course release.

DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL CULTURAL STUDIES

The Department of Global Cultural Studies examines the languages, cultures, religions and identities that connect people and communities across the world. Through the study of global languages, literature, translation, cultural expression, religion and Indigenous and Latino experiences, faculty and students explore how people communicate, create meaning and navigate an increasingly interconnected world. The department's interdisciplinary approach fosters linguistic and cultural literacy while advancing scholarship, research and engagement across local and global communities. The department houses majors, minors, certificates, and MA programs across the following areas: Arabic, Asian Languages & Cultures, French, German, Hebrew and Jewish-American Studies, Italian, Latin American & Latino Studies, Native American & Indigenous Studies, Portuguese, Religious Studies, Russian, and Spanish. In addition, the department coordinates an interdisciplinary dual degree with the Feliciano School of Business focused on Language, Business & Culture. In the field of Korean, we offer minors in Korean; Asian Cultures; and Asian Languages. We also offer a major in Asian Languages & Cultures with a concentration in Korean. Finally, a concentration in Korean is being proposed for the BA in Language, Business & Culture.

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is Montclair State’s largest college, with over 5,000 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students. CHSS facilitates traditional and interdisciplinary learning and is the professional home of many outstanding scholars and instructors across numerous disciplines, all of whom lend to CHSS’s mission to furnish academically rigorous and relevant programs of study that contribute to the development of an informed and engaged civil society. CHSS’s programs develop in students the abilities to discover, create, evaluate, apply, and share knowledge, so that they will be able to think critically, act ethically, and be informed citizen-participants prepared to assume leadership roles in their communities. CHSS also aims to be responsive to the needs of society, including via its championing of use-inspired research collaboratively undertaken by faculty and students, and graduate programs that train students to apply knowledge in constructive, inspiring, and practical ways that benefit our local and broader communities.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• MA or Phd in Korean or related degree.
• Record of success in college teaching in language and culture courses at all levels.
• Competency in language-learning technology.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in assisting students seeking careers and internships in business, international affairs, translation, teaching, and more.
• Demonstrated interest and commitment to service.
• PREFERRED Experience in the enhancement of global opportunities for students, particularly in the development of study-abroad programs.
• Strong community outreach connections in order to be able to successfully organize and oversee extra-curricular and community-engaged events among our campus community and with those in the broader community.
• Experience advising students with Korean course placement and their progression in the study of Korean language/culture.
• Proven success in program growth.

STARTING DATE

August 27, 2027

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching and service statements which can be uploaded during the application process. Candidates who are shortlisted will be asked to supply 3 letters of recommendation separately.

APPLY BY

The position is open until filled, and application review begins immediately.

Salary Range

$71,905.66-$75,985.55 Annually

Benefits

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

Additional Details

For further details, please visit https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Montclair State University considers factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity, when extending an offer. Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions.

Department Global Cultural Studies Position Type Teaching Faculty Contact Information

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email [e-mail].

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity. Additional information can be found on the website at www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/.

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/.

About Us

Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, Montclair State University has evolved from an institution that was a recognized leader in teacher education to an R2 research institution ranked as one of the 100 best public doctoral universities in the nation. The University serves 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master's and baccalaureate programs provided by 13 colleges and schools. Situated on a beautiful 252-acre campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university while retaining the supportive and personalized academic environment that provides a feeling of community more typical of smaller institutions. Montclair State University is proud to be committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in its recruitment and employment practices. The University is an inclusive, richly diverse community that fosters mutual respect, tolerance and understanding among all students and employees.