Visiting Assistant Professor in Korean Studies bei Lewis and Clark College

Lewis & Clark College of Arts & Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences at Lewis & Clark College is a private liberal arts college with 2,000 undergraduates, located in the southwest hills of Portland, Oregon. We seek candidates who value and demonstrate excellence in teaching, in conjunction with sustainability, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Lewis & Clark College is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age.

Position Description

The Asian Studies Program invites applications for a one-year visiting position in Korean Studies beginning fall of 2026. The candidate will be expected to teach between three to five courses per academic year distributed through a range of courses in the scholar’s disciplinary specialization as relevant to Korea and Asian Studies generally (all in-person). Specific responsibilities will include AS 251 Contemporary Korean Culture as well as a combination of courses in the preferred discipline and/or participation in the College’s first-year seminar series. The position is based on a 3-5 annual course load, Benefits eligible and fully funded through the Lewis & Clark College Korean Studies Fund.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level. A Ph.D. at the time of appointment is strongly preferred.

Application Instructions

A complete application must include: (1) cover letter which includes statements of the candidate’s teaching philosophy and suitability for this position; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness including: (a) at least three references who may be contacted for recommendations and (b) representative teaching evaluations. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor an H-1B visa for this appointment. For questions, please contact Kabir Mansingh Heimsath, Director of Asian Studies Program, at [email protected].

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Background Check

Lewis & Clark College will conduct a background check on the finalist, which will include a criminal record check. If a conviction is discovered, a determination will be made whether the conviction is related to the position for which the individual is applying or would present safety or security risks before an employment decision is made. A criminal conviction does not necessarily automatically bar an applicant from employment.

Eligibility to Work

In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.