Lecturer in Korean, Non-Tenure Track, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures

Description

Baylor University seeks one full-time lecturer position in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures within the College of Arts & Sciences. The lecturer will teach the beginning and intermediate levels of Korean language and may potentially teach advanced courses.

Regular Lecturer appointments are renewable full-time, benefits-eligible, teaching-focused positions with six-year promotion paths to Senior Lecturer for successful candidates and twelve-year promotion paths to Teaching Professor for highly successful candidates. For more information, see Baylor University’s Policy on Full-Time Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, and Teaching Professors.

The position will start in August 2026.

To learn more about the above position, please visit the applicable URL:

Baylor University: https://www.baylor.edu

College of Arts & Sciences: https://www.baylor.edu/artsandsciences/

Prospective Faculty & Staff: https://www.baylor.edu/hr/index.php?id=949183

 

About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Korean language or a closely-related field of study is required.

Ph.D. in Korean language is preferred. 

College teaching experience is required.

Application Instructions

Candidates will submit a completed application consisting of

• a cover letter,
• curriculum vitae,
• three (3) confidential letters of recommendation,
• official transcript of the highest degree earned (if the candidate is ABD, please submit an additional transcript showing course work toward the Ph.D. or other higher degree),

Further documentation may be added at the candidate's discretion. 

All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.

Completed applications must be submitted by 11:00 p.m. Central Time on October 15, 2025. For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Xin Wang, chair of the search committee, at Xin_Wang@baylor.edu. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.