Lecturer in Korean - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Stockholm University currently conducts teaching and research in two main areas: Asian Languages and Cultures (Korean, Japanese, and Chinese) and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures (Arabic and Middle Eastern and North African Studies). The department has approximately 35 employees and around 760 full-time equivalent students.

Subject Area
Interdisciplinary approaches, intercultural perspectives, and applied research are central aspects of our Korean Studies research. Our areas of specialization include modern and contemporary culture, literature, and society in South Korea, as well as North Korea. Within the section, research areas include contemporary Korean literature, literary history, translation studies, local and regional culture, contemporary society, disability studies, and human rights in both South and North Korea.

Duties
The duties of a Lecturer (adjunkt) in Korean primarily include teaching language proficiency (both spoken and written) at the undergraduate level. In addition to teaching and assessment, responsibilities include course development and the creation of new teaching materials. Administrative duties related to education are also included in the position.

Qualifications
To be eligible for appointment as a Lecturer in Korean, applicants must have completed a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Korean, teaching Korean as a foreign language, or a related field by the application deadline.

Applicants must have documented teaching experience in Korean at a university and/or upper secondary level.

Excellent proficiency in Korean and English, both spoken and written, as well as a strong ability to teach in Korean, are required. Proficiency in Swedish is considered an advantage.

In the assessment of applicants, particular emphasis will be placed on pedagogical skills and experience in teaching Korean as a foreign language. The ability to design and deliver instruction in both spoken and written language proficiency is essential.

The ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive work environment is highly valued.

Additional qualifications of merit include a teaching qualification or higher education pedagogy training, as well as experience with administrative tasks within the education sector.

The candidate deemed most qualified will be offered the position, taking into account the university’s gender equality policy.

The position as Lecturer in Korean includes both teaching and administrative responsibilities. In addition to teaching duties, it is important that the successful candidate has the ability and interest to carry out various administrative tasks within the section. These may include, for example, supporting exchange students and participating in the department’s quality assurance work.

The successful candidate should also be prepared to take on coordinating roles in projects and events within the division.

Assessment Criteria
Particular importance is attached to pedagogical competence and experience in teaching Korean as a foreign language. Pedagogical competence must be well documented, for example through a teaching portfolio or other means that allow assessment of the quality of the applicant’s individual teaching experience and expertise.

Special importance is also attached to the ability to teach in Korean and English.

Great importance is given to broad competence in the Korean language and its use in different contexts, as well as experience in developing course materials.

Documented ability to collaborate with colleagues is also given significant weight.

Higher education pedagogy training of at least 7.5 ECTS credits, or equivalent knowledge acquired in another way, is considered a merit.

Terms of Employment
This is a full-time, permanent position, with a six-month probationary period.

The position of Lecturer at Stockholm University does not include opportunities for promotion to higher academic positions.

The working time agreement for Lecturers does not include time allocated for research.

The position is to commence as agreed.

Additional Information
Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and to provide equal opportunities for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms.

Applicants who do not have higher education pedagogical training, and who are not deemed to have acquired equivalent knowledge in another way, are required to complete such training within the first two years of employment.

Contact
For information about the position, please contact Head of Department Monika Gänssbauer, phone +46 (0)8-16 10 71, monika.gaenssbauer@su.se.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer Kenneth Hjalmarsson, phone +46 (0)8-16 21 30, kenneth.hjalmarsson@su.se.

Application

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and submitted by the closing date.

The university’s appointment regulations and instructions for applicants are available on the website: Applying for a position.

https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/work-at-su/how-to-apply-for-a-position

Deadline of application: 4 May 2026

Welcome with your application!

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