Assistant Teaching Professor, Korean

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all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you
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last ten (10) years . You will then be able to attach your
Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My
Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/COLLEGE: Global Cultural Studies/School
for the Humanities/College of Humanities & Social
Sciences

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Global Cultural Studies at Montclair State
University invites applications for a full-time, 10-month Assistant
Teaching Professor position, with a specialization in Korean,
beginning in August 2027. Korean is a rapidly and continually
growing area of language study at Montclair State University. The
ideal candidate will teach both Korean language and culture courses
for the department. The position is a two-year, ten-month,
non-tenure track appointment, with eligibility for reappointment
based on established NTTP procedures. Teaching Faculty members are
expected to contribute to the University's mission through
excellence in teaching and service.

Teaching: The standard annual teaching load for 10-month
teaching faculty is 12 teaching credit hours (TCH) a semester.
Additional TCH reassigned time (course release) is available for
faculty with additional responsibilities such as administering
programs. Teaching Faculty are expected to center student success
and measurable learning outcomes through clear course design,
inclusive pedagogies, and the integration of emerging disciplinary
and pedagogical developments. Responsibilities include classroom
instruction, student mentoring and advising, and developing and
updating courses and curricula aligned with student demands and
institutional strategic priorities.

Service: Teaching Faculty members are expected to perform
valuable service to the department, college/school, university.
This includes participating in shared governance, academic program
vitality, and sharing professional expertise within and beyond the
University. Service activities are separate and distinct from the
specific assignments for which teaching faculty members receive
course release.

DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL CULTURAL STUDIES

T he Department of Global Cultural Studies examines the languages,
cultures, religions and identities that connect people and
communities across the world. Through the study of global
languages, literature, translation, cultural expression, religion
and Indigenous and Latino experiences, faculty and students explore
how people communicate, create meaning and navigate an increasingly
interconnected world. The department's interdisciplinary approach
fosters linguistic and cultural literacy while advancing
scholarship, research and engagement across local and global
communities. The department houses majors, minors, certificates,
and MA programs across the following areas: Arabic, Asian Languages
& Cultures, French, German, Hebrew and Jewish-American Studies,
Italian, Latin American & Latino Studies, Native American &
Indigenous Studies, Portuguese, Religious Studies, Russian, and
Spanish. In addition, the department coordinates an
interdisciplinary dual degree with the Feliciano School of Business
focused on Language, Business & Culture. In the field of
Korean, we offer minors in Korean; Asian Cultures; and Asian
Languages. We also offer a major in Asian Languages & Cultures
with a concentration in Korean. Finally, a concentration in Korean
is being proposed for the BA in Language, Business &
Culture.

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is Montclair
State’s largest college, with over 5,000 undergraduate, master’s,
and doctoral students. CHSS facilitates traditional and
interdisciplinary learning and is the professional home of many
outstanding scholars and instructors across numerous disciplines,
all of whom lend to CHSS’s mission to furnish academically rigorous
and relevant programs of study that contribute to the development
of an informed and engaged civil society. CHSS’s programs develop
in students the abilities to discover, create, evaluate, apply, and
share knowledge, so that they will be able to think critically, act
ethically, and be informed citizen-participants prepared to assume
leadership roles in their communities. CHSS also aims to be
responsive to the needs of society, including via its championing
of use-inspired research collaboratively undertaken by faculty and
students, and graduate programs that train students to apply
knowledge in constructive, inspiring, and practical ways that
benefit our local and

broader communities.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• MA or Phd in Korean or related degree .
• Record of success in college teaching in language and culture

courses at all levels.

• Competency in language-learning technology.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in assisting students

seeking careers and internships in business, international affairs,
translation, teaching, and more.

• Demonstrated interest and commitment to service.

PREFERRED

• Experience in the enhancement of global opportunities for

students, particularly in the development of study-abroad
programs.

• Strong community outreach connections in order to be able to

successfully organize and oversee extra-curricular and
community-engaged events among our campus community and with those
in the broader community.

• Experience advising students with Korean course placement and

their progression in the study of Korean language/culture.

• Proven success in program growth.

STARTING DATE August 27, 2027

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• Cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching and service

statements which can be uploaded during the application
process.

• Candidates who are shortlisted will be asked to supply 3

letters of recommendation separately.

APPLY BY: The position is open until filled, and application
review begins immediately.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how
their background, skills and education match the needs of the
University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read
and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Salary Range

$71,905.66-$75,985.55 Annually

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits,
including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition
assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Montclair State University considers factors such as, but not
limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s
relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity,
when extending an offer.

Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective
bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within
a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual
provisions.

Department

Global Cultural Studies

Position Type

Teaching Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday
Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email
talent@montclair.edu .

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational
excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse
perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically
engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global
citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences
and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas
and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes
educational growth and advancement for all.

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Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

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