Korea Foundation Korean Studies Professor (Tenure-Track)

Asian American Arts Alliance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) invites applications for the Korea Foundation Professorship of Korean Studies. This full-time tenured or tenure-track position begins Aug 2027, with compensation in the range of $81,284–$130,207 per year depending on rank and record.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise masters' theses, and contribute to SAIC’s MA/BA programs while developing new Korean studies courses and materials, and participating

Qualifications

• PhD in Korean art history or a related field, or ABD with a clear timeline for defense prior to the contract start date.
• Strong record of scholarly research and publication.
• Ability to teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Commitment to innovative, inclusive, and intellectually ambitious teaching.
• Interest in linking Korean art history to broader transnational and global histories.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Art History, Theory, and Criticism.
• Provide graduate seminars and supervision of master’s theses.
• Contribute to both MA and BA programs and to curriculum development.
• Actively participate in department and schoolwide service, including assessment of student learning and committees.
• Develop new Korean studies courses and materials, and engage in broader Korean studies initiatives at SAIC.

Skills

Korean art history

Teaching ability

Interdisciplinary research

Education

PhD in Korean art history or related field

ABD with defense timeline

Job description

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) invites applications for the Korea Foundation Professorship of Korean Studies. This full-time tenured or tenure-track position begins Aug 2027, with compensation in the range of $81,284–$130,207 per year depending on rank and record.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise masters' theses, and contribute to SAIC’s MA/BA programs while developing new Korean studies courses and materials, and participating