Assistant Professor of Korean History (post-1945)
Position Overview
Salary range: $93,500 - $121,400. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
About the Role
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.
Qualifications
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
Document 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.
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. Additional materials, such as sample syllabi or other writing samples, may be requested at a later date.
Application Timeline
- Open date: August 5, 2026
- Next review date: Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) – Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
- Final date: Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) – Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 1, 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically via the UCI Recruit Website. Please direct questions about the electronic submission procedure to Marcus Kanda, mhkanda@uci.edu.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10290
To learn more about the Department of History, please visit the UCI History Department Website: https://www.humanities.uci.edu/history. Program: https://www.humanities.uci.edu/criticalkorean
Job location: Irvine, CA