University of Pennsylvania · 1 month ago
Moon Family Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2026-27
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$67K/yr - $67K/yrThe University of Pennsylvania is offering a Moon Family Postdoctoral Fellowship for the 2026–27 academic year at the James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies. The fellowship is open to scholars focusing on Korea and includes responsibilities such as teaching, mentoring, and organizing a conference.
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Responsibilities
Reside in the Philadelphia area
Teach one Korea-related course per year
Give a public presentation for the Korean Studies Colloquium
Mentor the Kim Center graduate and undergraduate fellows
Participate in the Kim Center events and related activities at Penn
Organize a Korean Studies Conference (either in Fall 2026 or in Spring 2027)
Qualification
Required
The applicant who is awarded the fellowship must complete all requirements for the Ph.D. degree (dissertation deposited) by July 31, 2026
The fellow will be required to reside in the Philadelphia area
The fellow will be required to teach one Korea-related course per year
The fellow will be required to give a public presentation for the Korean Studies Colloquium
The fellow will be required to mentor the Kim Center graduate and undergraduate fellows
The fellow will be required to participate in the Kim Center events and related activities at Penn
The fellow will be required to organize a Korean Studies Conference (either in Fall 2026 or in Spring 2027)
Cover Letter (including a description of research projects to be carried out during the fellowship, and teaching interests/experiences)
CV
Writing Sample (a published/publishable article or a dissertation chapter)
One Korea-related course syllabus
Two Letters of Recommendation (uploaded to the Interfolio directly by the recommenders)
Benefits
Conference travel funds up to $2,000
Shared office space
Access to libraries and other resources at Penn
Company
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