Assistant Professor in Modern Korean History
About the role
The Van Hunnick History Department of the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, is seeking to hire one tenure-track assistant professor in modern Korean history. The appointment is expected to begin August 2027. We seek a dynamic scholar with a strong research profile and a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students. A secondary research or teaching interest in Korean American history is desirable. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary intellectual community and contribute to the growth of our Korean and East Asian Studies programs.
Qualifications
- Strong research profile in modern Korean history
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
- Secondary research or teaching interest in Korean American history (desirable)
Pay
The annual base salary range for this position is $112,000 - $130,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Review of applications begins November 15, 2026, and continues until the position is filled. For further questions, contact Brett Sheehan, chair of the search committee, at bsheehan@usc.edu.