The Asian and Korean Studies Programme, Faculty of Arts, UPEI invites applications for a 4-month term-contract position, January 6–April 25, 2025, at the beginning level of Assistant Professor. We are seeking a well-qualified candidate to teach three semester courses during the Winter 2025 Semester as follows: 

   ▪ AST 2101  Korean Civilization

   ▪ AST 2090 Special Topic: Education in Korea and Canada: Pedagogies and Cultural Contexts

   ▪ AST 3201  Korean Art: Traditional and Modern

Course descriptions: 

For AST 2101 and 3201, see our websites: https://www.upei.ca/programs/korean-studies and

                                                                      https://www.upei.ca/programs/asian-studies 

AST 2090: This course explores educational systems and pedagogical approaches in Korea and Canada, highlighting the influence of cultural contexts on teaching and learning practices. Students will engage in comparative analysis to understand the unique educational philosophies and strategies that are used in both countries.

Qualifications: 

Master’s and doctoral degrees in Education, Art, and/or Art/Culture Education are required together with research experience in these fields. Qualified applicants are required to be very knowledgeable of the traditions and contemporary developments of Korean art, education, and civilization. This position prefers your experience of teaching the same courses on these topics, and your ability to speak, read, and write fluent (native or near-native) Korean will be an asset. 

This position is also subject to final budgetary and administrative approval. 

Application instructions: 

E-mail a letter of application, an updated curriculum vitae, two or three letters of reference, three tentative course syllabi, 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, P.E.I C1A-4P3

e-mail: chung@upei.ca

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.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Closing date is November 25, 2024.