Faculty Positions at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, South Korea
About Position/Job
The School of Digital Humanities and Computational Social Sciences (DH&CSS) at KAIST invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions. These roles are ideal for innovative scholars aiming to build interdisciplinary research programs that bridge the humanities with engineering and the natural sciences. This initiative aligns with the School’s vision to foster cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary academic development in one of Asia’s most prestigious institutions. KAIST offers a globally oriented research environment with English as the primary medium of instruction.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Tenure-Track Faculty
- Institution: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
- Department: School of Digital Humanities and Computational Social Sciences
- Research Field: Humanities, Computational Linguistics, Psychological Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Effective Science
- Location: Daejeon, South Korea
- Number of Post: Multiple
- Job Type: Full-time, Tenure-track
- Start Date (Anticipated): September 2025
- Working Hours: Not specified
- Salary Range: Competitive and negotiable; comparable to major U.S. research universities
Research Area
- Humanities with interdisciplinary potential in engineering and natural sciences
- Computational Linguistics
- Psychological Linguistics
- Cognitive Science
- Affective Science
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Ph.D. in a relevant field (awarded no later than January 2026)
- Strong research record with publications in SCI, SSCI, A&HCI, or Scopus-indexed journals
- Evidence of teaching excellence
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in developing interdisciplinary research programs
- International research collaboration and academic networking experience
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct high-quality interdisciplinary research
- Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in English
- Contribute to the strategic vision of the School
Application Process
How to Apply:
- Download application forms from http://hss.kaist.ac.kr
- Submit completed application and documents as a single merged PDF (excluding Excel files) via email to sdhcss@kaist.ac.kr
Required Documents:
- Application for a Full-Time Faculty Position
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic Research Performance & Track Record Data
Important Dates
- Application Opens: Ongoing
- Deadline: May 19, 2025, 18:00 KST
- Interview Date: To be communicated to shortlisted candidates
Useful Links
- Institution Website: http://www.kaist.ac.kr
- Job Posting: http://hss.kaist.ac.kr
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