The Asian and Korean Studies Programme, Faculty of Arts, UPEI invites applications for a sessional teaching position during the Winter 2025 semester, January 6–April 25, 2025. We are seeking a well-qualified candidate to teach the following course: 

  AST 3090 Special Topic: Korean-International Trade Policy, Technology, and Diplomacy

        (online; lecture and seminar)

Course description: 

This new specialized course explores South Korea’s national and international dynamics of economy, trade, technology, and diplomacy. Students will learn and discuss its various economic, technological, and political ideas, strategies, and policies that have quickly developed this country and continue to strongly influence its ongoing situations under the challenge of global economy, trade, technology, and politics. 

Qualifications:

Master’s and doctoral degrees in Policy Studies and International Trade and Diplomacy (or Economics). Applications with graduate degrees in other programs (disciplines) will not be considered. Qualified candidates are required to be very knowledgeable of South Korea’s national-international trade, science, and technology policies and strategies. Your ability to speak, read, and write fluent (native or near-native) Korean will be an asset. 

This sessional position is also subject to final budgetary and administrative approval. Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the Department of Asian Studies Sessional Roster and full-time and term contract Faculty Members of the Academic unit.

Application instructions: 

E-mail a letter of application, an updated curriculum vitae, a tentative course syllabus, and 

a research and teaching statement (one or two pages) to: 

Dr. Edward Chung

Asian and Korean Studies Director and Korean Studies Project Director. 

Faculty of Arts, UPEI 

Charlottetown, PE C1A-4P3

e-mail: chung@upei.ca

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Closing date for applications is November 22, 2024.