Position announcement: Faculty appointment in Korean studies

Stanford University seeks candidates for a freestanding faculty position within the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies focused on Korea studies. This is an open search with respect to rank and disciplinary focus in the social sciences. The successful candidate will have interest, experience, or expertise in policy.

Applicants should possess an exceptional record of research and publication and be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants should also have substantial interest or proven expertise in making, advising or implementing policy. The successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership for the study of emerging issues in Korea at Stanford University.

The new faculty member will be appointed as either a Senior Fellow for a continuing-term with an endowed chair (equivalent to the level of associate or full professor) or as a Center Fellow (equivalent to the level of assistant professor), with the possibility of promotion to a continuing-term Senior Fellow.

Applications may be submitted electronically and should include a cover letter that summarizes the candidate’s research interests, current curriculum vitae with complete bibliography, and at least 3 samples of scholarly publication. Junior candidates should submit the names of three references. Please submit applications by December 15, 2018, to Belinda Byrne, FSI Faculty Affairs, at bbyrne@stanford.edu.

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.