Korea Foundation Professorship Of Korean Studies

KOREA FOUNDATION PROFESSORSHIP OF KOREAN STUDIES The School of the Art Institute of Chicago

37 S. Wabash Ave.
IL 60603

Jan 04, 2027

Sep 17, 2026

The Department of Art History, Theory, and Criticism at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) invites applications for the Korea Foundation Professorship of Korean Studies. This is a full-time tenured or tenure-track position (open rank). The position begins in August of 2027 subject to final budgetary approval.

Compensation: $81,284 - $130,207 per year. The final salary is contingent on the rank, scholarly record, and teaching experience of the selected candidate.

PROGRAM PROFILE
The Department of Art History, Theory, and Criticism, one of 22 departments at the college, is composed of twelve full-time art historians specializing in modern and contemporary art and design. Together with approximately 50 non-tenure-track faculty, the department currently offers 200 undergraduate and graduate courses, and mentors approximately 30 dedicated MA students in Modern and Contemporary Art History, undergraduate students pursuing either a dedicated BA in Art History or BFA with art history thesis, and dual-degree graduate students earning an MA in Arts Administration and Policy in conjunction with their MA in Art History.

Further information about the department can be found at https://www.saic.edu/art-history-theory-criticism .

RESPONSIBILITIES
Tenured and tenure-track faculty in Art History, Theory, and Criticism teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students within the interdisciplinary art and design school environment of SAIC. The successful candidate will contribute to the Department of Art History, Theory, and Criticism’s MA and BA programs in Art History, providing undergraduate courses, graduate seminars, and master’s thesis supervision. The candidate will also be an active participant in the education of studio artists, designers, architects, and arts professionals at the MFA, MA, and undergraduate degree levels, and will contribute to the vibrant and creative culture of a research oriented department in a prestigious college of art and design.

In addition to teaching, this position shall assume a leading role in developing new academic courses, enhancing existing Korean studies coursework, and in the development of course materials, as well as in broader efforts to advance Korean studies  successful candidate will also participate actively in departmental and school wide service, including contributing to curriculum development, student advising, the assessment of student learning, committees, and other forms of shared governance.

ABOUT SAIC
A leader in educating artists, designers, and scholars since 1866, SAIC offers undergraduate, graduate, and post baccalaureate programs to students from across the globe. Located in the heart of Chicago, the School is one of the largest and oldest private schools of art and design in the country with programs reflecting current practices in art. SAIC’s educational philosophy is built upon a transdisciplinary approach to art and design that provides unparalleled opportunities for students to develop their creative and critical abilities with renowned faculty who are leading practitioners in their fields.

SAIC’s resources include the Art Institute of Chicago and its Modern Wing, and numerous special collections and programming venues that provide students with exceptional exhibitions, screenings, lectures, and performances. The campus is located on Chicago’s magnificent lakefront amid the city’s cultural and architectural treasures.

Degree tracks include the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio; BFA with Emphasis in Art Education or Writing; BA degrees in Art History and Visual and…