Assistant Professor, Modern Korean History

About the role

Northeastern University’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities is seeking a tenure‑track Assistant Professor specializing in Modern Korean History (19th century onward). The position begins on August 16, 2027, on the Boston campus and includes a full‑time, benefits‑eligible appointment.

Key responsibilities

• Teach four undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year in Korean History, East Asian Studies, or related fields.
• Develop and update curricula for the History and Global Asian Studies undergraduate programs and the World History graduate program.
• Maintain an active research agenda, publish scholarly work, and seek external funding.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service, including the internationalization of the curriculum.
• Support the growth of the Global Asian Studies Program and Korean Studies initiatives at Northeastern.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in History or a closely related discipline, completed by the start date.
• Demonstrated expertise in modern Korean history (19th century onward) and interest in subfields such as history of medicine, science, technology, environmental, economic, legal, gender, race, or digital humanities.
• Evidence of high‑quality research and a commitment to scholarly excellence.
• Ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses effectively.
• Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary and internationalized teaching and research.

Required skills

• Not specified in the posting.

What we offer

• Generous grant support from the Korea Foundation.
• Full‑time, benefits‑eligible appointment with a tenure‑track pathway.
• Opportunities to collaborate across the university and with global partners.
• Access to Northeastern’s vibrant Boston campus and research resources.