Tenure-Track Faculty Position in History of Science / Science and Technology Studies (STS)

About the Role

Tenure-track faculty position in the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), South Korea. The position is in Science and Technology Studies (History of Science) with an appointment date of August 16, 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be free of any disqualifications for appointment as a faculty member at a private university in Korea
• Ph.D. in a relevant field, or expected to complete the degree before the appointment date
• At least one published or accepted paper in a peer-reviewed journal
• Ability to teach courses in English

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae (no designated form; must include a list of publications/books and contact information of three referees)
• Statement of Teaching and Research Plans (no designated form)
• Copies of Research Publications: up to three representative works produced within the past five years (including working papers)

Application Process

Deadline: December 11, 2026 (Friday), 10:00 am KST. Applications must be submitted online at https://facultyapplication.postech.ac.kr.

For inquiries, contact the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Administration Office: Tel: +82-54-279-3611, Email: recruit-hss@postech.ac.kr.

Additional Information

• Short-listed candidates will be notified individually for the second stage, which includes an interview and an open lecture
• Letters of recommendation will only be required for short-listed candidates
• Submitted documents will not be returned
• Official documents (e.g., diplomas, transcripts) may be required at a later stage
• If no suitable candidates are found, the search may be postponed

Posting date: November 3, 2026. Closing date: December 11, 2026. Department website: https://hss.postech.ac.kr.