AKS Early Career Teaching & Research Fellow in Korean Studies
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Job Summary
Grade UE07: 41064 - 48822 per annum
College of Arts Humanities and Social Science / School of Literatures Languages and Cultures / Asian Studies
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: for 1 year
The Opportunity:
As part of the Scottish Centre for Korean Studies this fixed term full-time appointment would be ideal for a recent PhD graduate or early career researcher within four years of the award of your PhD to support new fields of research on contemporary Korea and contribute to the curriculum in Korean Studies. The post holder will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching during semester time and will be given the opportunity to focus on developing their research during non-teaching weeks. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work is interdisciplinary with qualifications and training in the social sciences and connects Korea to broader East Asian and global issues.
We welcome applications for this post from all qualified candidates and particularly welcome applications from members of minority ethnic groups who are currently under-represented in the School of Literatures Languages and Cultures.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- PhD in a relevant discipline at the time of application (politics international relations sociology media and communications social anthropology) awarded not earlier than four years from the date of advertisement of this post.
- Fluency in English and Korean languages.
- Commitment to high quality teaching and learning.
- Experience of and the ability to design and deliver course materials.
- Experience of teaching and assessment of student performance at undergraduate/ postgraduate level.
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A competitive salary.
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To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
Comprehensive Staff Benefits including generous annual leave entitlement a defined benefits pension scheme a wide range of staff discounts family-friendly initiatives and flexible work options. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits pageand use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
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Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 31st March 2026.
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Interviews are expected to be held in April 2026.
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