Lecturer

The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Korean language instructor for fall 2025. We are seeking a skilled language instructor with a commitment to a proficiency-based approach to language teaching. The pay is $8,000-9,000 per course section. The instructor we're seeking will teach two or three sections in fall, with a possible opportunity for one more in spring. This is a temporary position that carries no benefits. Classes meet 4 days a week (Monday through Thursday) at the following times: MW 11:15-12:05 & TR 11:05-11:55, MTWR 2:30-3:20, MW 1:25-2:15 & TR 1:30-2:20. We will also consider applicants located in the United States who would teach remotely.

The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies ( DAMES) is an academic unit in the College of Arts & Sciences. Our mission is to serve the undergraduate populations by offering majors and minors in a range of Asian and Middle Eastern languages and cultures. We also offer an MA program with two tracks: Interdisciplinary Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, and Chinese Studies. In addition, our faculty conduct research in the field of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and contribute to the College, the University, and the state through service and leadership.

This instructor will teach elementary and/or intermediate Korean. Other responsibilities include holding office hours and participating in program meetings and cultural enrichment activities.

MA, preferably in Korean language pedagogy or a related field.

Native or near-native proficiency in Korean and English. Experience teaching Korean as a second language at the university level, particularly in the US, is preferred.

N/A

Not Applicable.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, CV, sample syllabus, link to a teaching video of a 50-minute Korean language class, and names and contact information for two professional references; they are also encouraged to submit teaching evaluations

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Academic Personnel Office at facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Academic Personnel Office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.