Faculty Appointment in Korean Studies

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University seeks candidates for a faculty position in Korean Studies, with a preference for social science focused on contemporary Korea or its international relations. The successful candidate will advance research and education in the Korea Program of APARC, and will be appointed as a freestanding Center Fellow in FSI.

The appointment is for a renewable fixed term with potential for promotion to Senior Fellow and requires a Ph.D. and the ability to teach and advise graduate students.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent required.
• Experience teaching at graduate level and advising students.
• Strong research record in Korean studies or related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in Korean Studies.
• Advise graduate students and supervise research projects.
• Conduct and publish research within APARC/FSI and Korean Studies.
• Participate in program activities within the Korea Program of APARC.

Skills

Graduate teaching

Graduate advising

Korean studies research

Education

Ph.D. degree (or equivalent)

Job description

ANNOUNCEMENT

Faculty Appointment in Korean Studies

Stanford University seeks candidates for a faculty position in Korean Studies, with a preference for those in social science of contemporary Korea or its international relations. The successful candidate will be expected to advance research and education on Korea, in the Korea Program of the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC).

The new faculty member will be appointed as freestanding Center Fellow in the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI), affiliated with APARC. Center Fellows at Stanford University are typically the equivalent rank to assistant professor. They are members of the Professoriate and the Academic Council, eligible to serve as principal investigators, and accrue sabbatical. Center Fellows are appointed for a renewable fixed term of years with the possibility of review for promotion to Senior Fellow.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) at the time of the appointment and will be expected to teach and advise students at a graduate level.

The deadline for submission is November 30, 2026.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

The expected base pay range for this position is:

Center Fellow: $150,000 - $190,000

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.