Korean Studies Postdoc: Research, Teach, Lead Colloquium

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend: $67,000

Conference travel funds: $2,000

Shared office space

Library access

Job summary

The James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for the Moon Family Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2026–27. The 12‑month fellowship runs from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027, with a minimum stipend of $67,000 and up to $2,000 for conference travel.

The fellow will have shared office space and Penn library access. Applicants must reside in the Philadelphia area, teach one Korea-related course per year, and participate in Kim Center events,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. must be completed by July 31, 2026.
• Research and teaching focus on Korea.
• Resident of the Philadelphia area.
• Ability to design and teach Korea-related course(s).

Responsibilities

• Teach one Korea-related course per year.
• Give a public presentation for the Korean Studies Colloquium.
• Mentor Kim Center graduate and undergraduate fellows.
• Participate in Kim Center events and related activities at Penn.
• Organize a Korea Studies Conference (Fall 2026 or Spring 2027).

Skills

Korean studies focus

Teaching experience

Mentoring fellows

Conference organization

Education

PhD by 2026-07-31

Tools

Interfolio

Job description

The James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for the Moon Family Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2026–27. The 12‑month fellowship runs from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027, with a minimum stipend of $67,000 and up to $2,000 for conference travel.

The fellow will have shared office space and Penn library access. Applicants must reside in the Philadelphia area, teach one Korea-related course per year, and participate in Kim Center events,