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 concerning South 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 .

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday . Application materials must include:

• •Curriculum Vita (CV): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, engagement, and publications.
• •Teaching Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.
• •Sample Syllabus for INTSTDS 5051

Application closes November 9, 2026

Inquiries may be directed to Professor Pil Ho Kim ( kim.2736@osu.edu ).

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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. DEALL is committed to advancing knowledge of the languages, literatures, and cultures of East Asia and to maintaining its national and international reputation in research, education, and service.

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