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Montclair, New Jersey, United States
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Job Description
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/COLLEGE: Global Cultural Studies/School for the Humanities/College of Humanities & Social Sciences
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Global Cultural Studies at Montclair State University invites applications for a full-time, 10-month Assistant Teaching Professor position, with a specialization in Korean, beginning in August 2027. Korean is a rapidly and continually growing area of language study at Montclair State University. The ideal candidate will teach both Korean language and culture courses for the department. The position is a two-year, ten-month, non-tenure track appointment, with eligibility for reappointment based on established NTTP procedures. Teaching Faculty members are expected to contribute to the University's mission through excellence in teaching and service.
Teaching: The standard annual teaching load for 10-month teaching faculty is 12 teaching credit hours (TCH) a semester. Additional TCH reassigned time (course release) is available for faculty with additional responsibilities such as administering programs. Teaching Faculty are expected to center student success and measurable learning outcomes through clear course design, inclusive pedagogies, and the integration of emerging disciplinary and pedagogical developments. Responsibilities include classroom instruction, student mentoring and advising, and developing and updating courses and curricula aligned with student demands and institutional strategic priorities.
Service: Teaching Faculty members are expected to perform valuable service to the department, college/school, university. This includes participating in shared governance, academic program vitality, and sharing professional expertise within and beyond the University. Service activities are separate and distinct from the specific assignments for which teaching faculty members receive course release.
DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL CULTURAL STUDIES
The Department of Global Cultural Studies examines the languages, cultures, religions and identities that connect people and communities across the world. Through the study of global languages, literature, translation, cultural expression, religion and Indigenous and Latino experiences, faculty and students explore how people communicate, create meaning and navigate an increasingly interconnected world. The department's interdisciplinary approach fosters linguistic and cultural literacy while advancing scholarship, research and engagement across local and global communities. The department houses majors, minors, certificates, and MA programs across the following areas: Arabic, Asian Languages & Cultures, French, German, Hebrew and Jewish-American Studies, Italian, Latin American & Latino Studies, Native American & Indigenous Studies, Portuguese, Religious Studies, Russian, and Spanish. In addition, the department coordinates an interdisciplinary dual degree with the Feliciano School of Business focused on Language, Business & Culture. In the field of Korean, we offer minors in Korean; Asian Cultures; and Asian Languages. We also offer a major in Asian Languages & Cultures with a concentration in Korean. Finally, a concentration in Korean is being proposed for the BA in Language, Business & Culture.
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is Montclair State’s largest college, with over 5,000 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students. CHSS facilitates traditional and interdisciplinary learning and is the professional home of many outstanding scholars and instructors across numerous disciplines, all of whom lend to CHSS’s mission to furnish academically rigorous and relevant programs of study that contribute to the development of an informed and engaged civil society. CHSS’s programs develop in students the abilities to discover, create, evaluate, apply, and share knowledge, so that they will be able to think critically, act ethically, and be informed citizen-participants prepared to assume leadership roles in their communities. CHSS also aims to be responsive to the needs of society, including via its championing of use-inspired research collaboratively undertaken by faculty and students, and graduate programs that train students to apply knowledge in constructive, inspiring, and practical ways that benefit our local and
broader communities.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
PREFERRED
STARTING DATE August 27, 2027
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
APPLY BY: The position is open until filled, and application review begins immediately.
PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.
Salary Range
$71,905.66-$75,985.55 AnnuallyThe position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Montclair State University considers factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity, when extending an offer.
Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions.
Department
Global Cultural StudiesPosition Type
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Inclusion Statement
Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.
EEO/AA Statement
Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.
Additional information can be found on the website at
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/
Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy
Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/