Moon Family Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2026-27

University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared office space

Library access

Job summary

The Moon Family Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania celebrates scholars across disciplines who focus on Korea. The 12-month period runs Aug 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027, with a minimum stipend of $67,000 and conference travel funds up to $2,000.

The fellow will reside near Philadelphia, teach Korea-related courses, mentor fellows, and participate in Kim Center events. Qualified applicants must complete all Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. degree by July 31, 2026.
• Open to scholars from any discipline with a focus on Korea.
• Ability to teach one Korea-related course per year.
• Willingness to mentor Kim Center fellows and participate in events.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Research skills

Teaching experience

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

Job description

Moon Family Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2026-27

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Nov 19, 2025

The James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies at the Universityof Pennsylvania announces a Moon Family Postdoctoral Fellowship forthe 2026-27 academic year. The postdoctoral fellowship is open toscholars from any discipline with a research and teaching focus onKorea.

The fellowship is the 12-month period between August 1, 2026 andJuly 31, 2027 and carries a minimum stipend of $67,000 as well asconference travel funds up to $2,000. The postdoctoral fellow willalso receive a shared office space and access to libraries andother resources at Penn. The fellowship may be renewed for a secondyear, based on satisfactory performance, the existence of funding,and programmatic need.

The fellow will be required to:

• 1) reside in the Philadelphia area;
• 2) teach one Korea-related course per year;
• 3) give a publicpresentation for the Korean Studies Colloquium;
• 4) mentor the KimCenter graduate and undergraduate fellows;
• 5) participate in theKim Center events and related activities at Penn;
• 6) organize aKorean Studies Conference (either in Fall 2026 or in Spring2027).

Eligibility

The applicant who is awarded the fellowship must complete allrequirements for the Ph.D. degree (dissertation deposited) by July31, 2026.

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter (including a description of research projects to becarried out during the fellowship, and teachinginterests/experiences)
• CV
• Writing Sample (a published/publishable article or a dissertationchapter)
• One Korea-related course syllabus
• Two Letters of Recommendation (uploaded to the Interfoliodirectly by the recommenders)

The School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvaniais committed to cultivating a vibrant community of students,scholars, researchers, and staff and to upholding the higheststandards of academic excellence. The School and the Center forKorean Studies strive to create working and learning environmentsthat foster intellectual growth and encourage meaningfulconnections within our Penn academic community and beyond.

Questions can be directed to:

Seok Lee, Associate Director of Academics

Email: [e-mail]

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state, or local law.