Lecturer - East Asian Languages and Literatures

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Job Title: Lecturer - East Asian Languages and Literatures Department: Arts and Sciences | East Asian Languages and Literatures Lecturer Academic Department / East Asian Languages and Literatures College of Arts and Sciences Position Overview The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (DEALL) at The Ohio State University invites applications for a part-time instructor to teach INTSTDS 5051: East Asia in the Post-Cold War Era: Issues in Regional Security during Spring Semester 2027. In addition to teaching, the Lecturer prepares syllabi and course materials for assigned courses, holds office hours, grades assignments and submits grades by deadlines, and communicates regularly with students. This is a one-course instructional appointment administered by DEALL in collaboration with the International Studies Program, Mershon Center for International Security Studies, and East Asian Studies Center. The course will be offered online. For Spring 2027, INTSTDS 5051 will examine defense industries and weapons manufacturing on the Korean Peninsula within the broader context of East Asian and international security. The course should introduce students to the political, economic, technological, and strategic dimensions of defense production in North and South Korea. The course should combine perspectives from international relations, security studies, political economy, and East Asian studies, while remaining accessible to advanced undergraduate students and, where appropriate, graduate students. Performance Objectives Planning and organizing instruction in ways which maximize student learning Meeting scheduled classes and office hours in accordance with university policy Ensuring curriculum implementation and course preparation in accordance with department standards Preparing homework and exams, evaluating, and returning student work in a timely manner to promote learning Maintaining accurate records of students’ progress and submitting final grade roster in accordance with established university deadlines Maintaining confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA Education and Experience Requirements Required: Master’s Degree. an advanced degree in political science, international relations, security studies, Korean studies, East Asian studies, history, sociology, public policy, or a closely related field; demonstrated research or professional expertise relevant to Korean security, defense industries, arms production, military affairs, or the political economy of the Korean Peninsula; and the ability to teach an interdisciplinary course on these topics at the advanced undergraduate level in English. Desired: PhD or are advanced doctoral candidates in a relevant field; research expertise specifically concerningSouth Korean and/or North Korean defense industries, weapons manufacturing, arms exports, or defense industrial policy; college-level teaching experience; experience teaching online courses; and the ability to situate developments on the Korean Peninsula within wider East Asian and global security dynamics. Additional Information: Additional Information Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package. Application closes November 9, 2026 Inquiries may be directed to Professor Pil Ho Kim View email address on click.appcast.io. The College With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success. Department Information The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (DEALL) in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University is one of the largest programs of its kind in the United States. It offers major and minor degrees in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean language and literature, as well as M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Japanese and Chinese with dissertations written in the areas of media studies, performing arts, literature, folklore, translation, linguistics, and language pedagogy. 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