Description
The Department of History at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for a tenure-track position in post-1945 Korean History at the rank of assistant professor, beginning in July 2027. The successful candidate will have a research portfolio rooted in the post-1945 period and a demonstrated
ability to work with Korean language historical sources. The hire will contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate program, and work to
support the continued growth of the Center for Critical Korean Studies.
For the initial review, candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, a writing sample (of no longer than 30 pages), and three letters of reference.
The letter of application should address the candidate’s past and projected contributions to research, teaching, and service. The University of California
remains fully committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applicants to address how their skills, expertise, and experiences might serve the varied
communities of California.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 1, 2026. Additional materials, such as sample syllabi or other writing samples,
may be requested at a later date. Applications must be submitted electronically via the UCI Recruit Website.
Please direct questions about the electronic submission procedure to Marcus Kanda, mhkanda@uci.edu.
To learn more about the Department of History and the UCI Center of Critical Korean Studies, please visit:
Department: https://www.humanities.uci.edu/history
Program: https://www.humanities.uci.edu/criticalkorean
ABOUT UC IRVINE
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories
covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last
seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not
limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined
by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be
amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Ph.D. in History, relevant Humanities discipline, or an interdisciplinary field with a research and teaching focus on post-1945 Korean history
Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered. Ph.D. must be completed by the date of appointment (7/1/2027)
Application requirements
- Letter of Application - The letter of application should address the candidate’s past and projected contributions to research, teaching, and service,
as well as contributions to the Center for Critical Korean Studies. The University of California remains fully committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applicants to address how their skills, expertise, and experiences might serve the varied communities of California.
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Writing Sample - Writing sample no longer than 30 pages.
- Reference requirements: 3 letters of reference required
Submit your application online at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10290
