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Korea's cultural and economic influence is shaping the globalized world more than ever.

As a result of significant cooperation from the Houston Institute of Education, and high demand, UH has announced that from the fall of 2022, UH will begin offering Korean language and Korean culture. 

Soon UH students will be able to listen to K-pop and start watching K-drama in the original.

Also, The Department of Modern and Classical Languages at the University of Houston is hiring a full time lecturer of Korean to teach language and culture courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum.

FALL 2022 Courses:

Beginning Korean I (MCL 1501) – MW 10am-12pm, F 11-12pm

Beginning Korean I (MCL 1501) – TTh 2:30-5pm

Korean Culture (WCL 3397: 23690) – MW 2:30-4pm

Korean Lecturer JOB:

 https://uhs.taleo.net/careersection/ex2_uhf/jobdetail.ftl?job=FAC002339&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

Lecturer - Korean  - (FAC002339) 

Organization

: H0092 Modern & Classical Languages 

Salary Commensurate with experience  

Description

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages at the University of Houston is hiring a full time lecturer of Korean to teach language and culture courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum.

The University of Houston, with one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation, seeks to recruit and retain a diverse community of scholars. To apply, candidates must provide a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. 

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Qualifications

A master's degree and experience teaching Korean at the college level is preferred. Native or near-native proficiency in Korean required. While we expect that instruction will be face-to-face this fall, experience with online teaching is desirable. This position is contingent upon enrollment and funding.

Ability to also teach in our comparative World Cultures and Literatures program is preferred. 

  Notes to Applicant: Official transcripts are required for all faculty appointments and will be requested upon selection of final candidate. All positions at the University of Houston are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.  

Required Attachments by Candidate: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Letters of Recommendation