The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures (EALC) at the University of Kansas (KU) invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in modern and contemporary Korean literature and culture, including popular and media cultures in a global context, beginning August 2024. The successful candidate must have research and teaching expertise in these fields. They will be expected to teach two upper-division Korean language classes and two content classes per year. A Ph.D. in Korean studies or equivalent is required. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.The University of Kansas is located in the city of Lawrence, a vibrant and culturally rich community 45 minutes from the Kansas