Moon Family Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2026-27
About the role
The Moon Family Postdoctoral Fellowship at the James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies at the University of Pennsylvania is a 12-month position starting August 1, 2026, ending July 31, 2027. It offers a minimum stipend of $67,000 and up to $2,000 for conference travel.
Responsibilities
- Reside in the Philadelphia area
- Teach one Korea-related course per year
- Give a public presentation for the Korean Studies Colloquium
- Mentor the Kim Center graduate and undergraduate fellows
- Participate in the Kim Center events and related activities at Penn
- Organize a Korean Studies Conference (either in Fall 2026 or in Spring 2027)
Requirements
The applicant must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. degree (dissertation deposited) by July 31, 2026.
Application Requirements
- Cover Letter (including a description of research projects to be carried out during the fellowship, and teaching interests/experiences)
- CV
- Writing Sample (a published/publishable article or a dissertation chapter)
- One Korea-related course syllabus
- Two Letters of Recommendation (uploaded to the Interfolio directly by the recommenders)
Contact Information
Applications will be accepted only via Interfolio. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. EST on February 17, 2026. Questions can be directed to Seok Lee, Associate Director of Academics, at seok2@sas.upenn.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.