Job posting: University of British Columbia

Assistant Professor of Teaching or Associate Professor of Teaching,

Korean Language Director of the Korean Language Program

The Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, invites applications
for a tenure-track position in the field of Korean applied linguistics to serve as Director of the Korean
Language Program, with the possibility of appointment at the Assistant Professor of Teaching or
Associate Professor of Teaching rank. The successful candidate will have responsibility for teaching
courses in Korean language, developing curriculum in Korean language and culture, and directing a
large and growing Korean language program. Preference will be given to candidates with experience
teaching in and coordinating a Korean language program at the post-secondary level in North America.
Requirements include: advanced proficiency in Korean; a Ph.D. in either Korean Language and Linguistics,
Korean Applied Linguistics, Korean language pedagogy, or a closely related field; exceptional
organizational and leadership skills; evidence of substantial experience and excellent teaching ability in
Korean for both heritage and non-heritage learners at the post-secondary level in North America;
experience preparing teaching materials independently or collaboratively; and a strong track record of full
participation in team work and program affairs. Individuals with experience in community outreach,
program coordination and design, and teaching innovative Content-Based Instruction (CBI) curriculum
for advanced learners of Korean are particularly encouraged to apply. We seek an exceptional teacher with
a track record of employing innovative pedagogies, such as community-based learning, flexible and/or
online learning. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an excellent record of teaching,
service, and educational leadership.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field or expect to have successfully defended the dissertation
before July 1, 2024. The normal teaching load of an Assistant or Associate Professor of Teaching is six
3-credit courses over the academic year. Courses will range from first- to fourth-year undergraduate
courses and the bulk of the annual teaching load will be courses in Korean Language for both heritage
and non-heritage learners. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with other tenure stream Asian Studies faculty in Korean Studies. Further information about the Department can be found
on its website, asia.ubc.ca.
This is a tenure-track position in the Educational Leadership stream. A successful candidate hired at the
Assistant Professor of Teaching rank will be reviewed for reappointment, tenure, and promotion in
subsequent years, in accordance with the Collective Agreement. For a description of the Educational
Leadership stream ranks and criteria for reappointment and promotion, visit: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/facultyrelations/collective-agreements/appointment-faculty/.
The application dossier should include: application letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching
philosophy, complete transcripts of one’s post-secondary education, a one-page statement about your
experience working with a diverse student body and your contributions or potential contributions to
creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample
course syllabi, course evaluations, and any other evidence of teaching effectiveness). Applicants should
also prepare two sample teaching videos (from different levels, or else from heritage and non-heritage
classes), uploaded to YouTube (or equivalent platform) as unlisted videos, with links sent as part of their
application submission; please also include lesson plans for each of the lessons shown in the sample
teaching videos as part of your application.
All application materials should be submitted electronically through the Department’s careers website,
https://asia.ubc.ca/department/careers/ by November 27, 2023. Inquiries may be sent to
asia.jobsearch@ubc.ca.
In addition, applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation (preferably by
language teaching professionals) sent directly from the referees by the same deadline to
asia.jobsearch@ubc.ca.
Other hiring information:
The starting salary for the position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position
is subject to final budgetary approval.
The anticipated start date of employment is July 1, 2024. Applicants with questions about the position or
who have technical difficulties are welcome to contact asia.jobsearch@ubc.ca.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the
inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from
members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human
Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability,
political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or
Indigenous person. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and
permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.