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Lecturer/Assistant Professor (KOREAN)SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCESThree-year appointmentSalary range: depending on qualifications and experience, either:Salary range:  Level A $59,832 - $81,194 p.a.Salary range:  Level B $85,470 - $101,496 p.a.Closing date: Friday 28 June 2013The BA Korean Studies programme is the latest addition to the growing field of Asian Studies subjects offered at UWA. Korean language courses are offered from an introductory to advanced level, and form a key part of the new BA Korean Studies programme which will be launched in the academic year 2014.We are looking to appoint a person with experience in teaching Korean as a second language to teach at all levels of undergraduate and postgraduate education. Other responsibilities will include coordinating Korean language courses, assisting with developing innovative teaching and learning practices in tertiary education context where appropriate and contributing to the School's research output relevant to the candidate's academic expertise. The appointee will have an outstanding teaching record and a relevant a PhD or Masters in Korean Studies, Linguistics or Applied Linguistics, Korean Language Education, Translation Studies or other related discipline.  Successful candidates will have a native or near native fluency in Korean and competency in both spoken and written English. Candidates should have experience in teaching Korean language to English-speaking students at the university level, and applicants are requested to submit a teaching portfolio as part of their application, outlining their previous experience and teaching philosophyBenefits include generous superannuation and leave provisions and fares to Perth (if applicable) for appointee and dependants along with a removal allowance.  These and other benefits will be specified in the offer of employment.To discuss or clarify any aspects of the position please contact the Chair of Asian Studies Assoc/Prof Stephen Dobbs on +61 8 6488 2002or via emailstephen.dobbs@uwa.edu.au after accessing the position documentation.Application Details:  Applications must be submitted online.  Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description and applicants should clearly demonstrate they meet the selection criteria.