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Korean Language Lecturer in the East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies Department
Position overview
Position title: Korean Language LecturerApplication Window
Open date: October 19, 2026
Next review date: Monday, Nov 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Korean Language. This is a renewable, multi-year appointment contingent upon successful review. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Korean language courses across three academic quarters at various proficiency levels and times, in consultation with the Korean Language Program coordinator.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Qualifications
● A master’s degree in language pedagogy, linguistics, applied linguistics, or a closely related field.
● Native or near-native proficiency in Korean and advanced fluency in English.
● Demonstrated excellence in teaching Korean at the college level.
● Familiarity with technology for language teaching and learning.
● Evidence of ongoing professional development, research-informed pedagogy, and a demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment for a diverse student population.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching Philosophy - (1–2 pages)
Submit one unedited teaching video (approximately 50 minutes) along with the written lesson plan - ○ Upload the video to Google Drive and provide a link with viewing access enabled.
○ The video may be from an in-person or synchronous remote class.
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Letters of recommendation will be requested only from the shortlisted candidates for Teaching Demonstration following the Zoom interviews.
Help contact: christopher.villasenor@hfa.ucsb.edu
About UC Santa Barbara
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
Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.