Assistant or Associate Professor, East Asian Languages & Cultures and Media Studies

The University of Virginia's Departments of East Asian Languages, Literatures & Cultures (EALLC) and of Media Studies (MDST) invite scholars of Korean film, screen, and/or popular culture to apply for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor position. The position requires teaching two courses per semester in the fall and spring semesters and is expected to begin August 10, 2027.

This is a joint appointment between the EALLC and MDST departments, and candidates should be comfortable working both in a languages and cultures department and in a disciplinary department. The ideal candidate will be prepared to teach an introductory course on Korean culture (broadly defined), a survey course on Korean film / television / popular culture, and advanced seminars at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in areas of the scholar's research expertise.

The successful candidate will play a key role in building a Korean major in EALLC with the support of colleagues and contribute to the Film Studies concentration in MDST. We are a dynamic, supportive community of scholars invested in interdisciplinarity, and we look forward to welcoming a colleague with a strong or promising record of publication commensurate with career stage, and an innovative research program that speaks to the latest currents in both the Korean Studies and Media Studies fields.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field by the position start date and possess native or near-native Korean language abilities.

Visit  to apply.

To apply , please submit the following:

1.
cover letter (3 pages maximum) that addresses research, teaching, leadership/service, and how you will contribute to UVA's strategic goals ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) ;

2.
current CV;

3.
writing sample, 30 pages maximum;

4.
research statement, 3 pages maximum;

5.
contact information for three academic references.

Please note that the committee will request letters from the listed references for a subset of candidates later in the search. Review of applications is expected to begin on November 2, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. We will only consider complete applications.

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Anri Yasuda at ay4yq.  (ay4yq.%20) Questions about the application process should be directed to Melanie Sponaugle,  unw5dq .The university will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment () .

** The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit*
* ** dual career.virginia.edu**