The State University of New York (SUNY) Korea was established in March 2012 as the first American university system in Incheon, South Korea. Currently, SUNY Korea offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Technology and Society, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Business Management, and Electrical and Computer Engineering from Stony Brook University (SBU) and associate programs in Fashion Design and Fashion Business Management from Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). Students of SUNY Korea experience the authentic American higher education and take courses in both South Korea and the SBU home campuses in the U.S. In addition to the major courses of the above-mentioned programs, SUNY Korea also offers various General Education courses such as Biology, Physics, Geology, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Language, Music, Arts, Career Development etc. In order to strengthen our educational capacity further, SUNY Korea is constantly expanding its programs and recruiting prominent faculty from all over the world.
Job Description The Faculty of Sciences and Humanities (FSH) at SUNY Korea invites applications for an adjunct faculty with specialty in Philosophy to start in Spring 2025. The successful candidate will teach the following undergraduate course.
● PHI 101: Historical Introduction to Western Philosophy I (3 credits)
An introduction to pivotal theories of the Western philosophic tradition. Readings are drawn from ancient Greek, medieval, and modern classics of philosophy. Topics may include philosophic theories of politics, morality, logic, metaphysics, knowledge, anthropology, art, and religion.
Requirements/Qualifications
Ph.D. in Philosophy or a closely related field
Demonstrated excellence in teaching Geology at the college level
Excellent command of English (all instruction is in English)
Excellent communication and organization skills
Teaching experience in an English-speaking institution preferred
Review of candidates will begin in early January and will continue until the position is filled.
Submission instructions The following required application materials must be submitted electronically to jungmin.hong@sunykorea.ac.kr in a single PDF file containing the following:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Statement
Copy of Academic Transcripts and Degree Certificates from all colleges and universities attended
Names, Titles, and Contact information of at least two references.
Note that the original university transcripts will be requested at the time of appointment.
Application Deadline: January 19, 2025
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Joseph Jungmin Hong
Associate Professor & Head
Faculty of Sciences and Humanities, SUNY Korea
119-2 Songdo Moonhwa-Ro, Yeonsu-Gu Incheon, South Korea 21985
E-mail: jungmin.hong@sunykorea.ac.kr