Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor - Global Cultures (East Asia)

Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor - Global Cultures (East Asia) . New York University: NYU - NY: Arts and Science (A&S): Liberal Studies . New York, New York . Liberal Studies at New York University invites applications for a one year Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor position to begin September 1, 2027, pending administrative and budgetary approval.

The Liberal Studies Core is a dynamic liberal arts curriculum that provides a global and interdisciplinary foundation for nearly 100 NYU majors. The Global Liberal Studies Bachelor of Arts is an innovative global studies major grounded in the spatial, conceptual, and temporal understandings of a highly interconnected world, with a program of study that is distinguished by experiential learning, study away, and independent research focused in an interdisciplinary concentration. In both the LS Core and the GLS major, small, seminar-style classes and close faculty student interaction provide students with the benefits of a liberal arts college within a large urban research university. We are especially interested in hiring qualified candidates who can contribute their research, teaching and service to the diversity and excellence of Liberal Studies and NYU.

We seek applicants for the following position: GLOBAL CULTURES Ph.D. in East Asian Studies, Cultural Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Comparative Literature, History, Political Science, Anthropology, or related fields in the Social Sciences or Humanities. Candidates must have the ability to teach interdisciplinary, intersectional seminars on East Asia to introduce undergraduates to the politics, history, intellectual thought, arts, culture, and development of the region within a global context, interrogating the historical and interconnected roots of current geopolitical and cultural forces, including but not limited to ethno-nationalism, gender, race, capitalism and neocolonialism. Preference for expertise in Korea and/or Japan. Visiting Clinical Faculty normally teach three classes per semester, advise undergraduates, and may optionally contribute service to Liberal Studies and to the University.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $75,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Liberal Studies sees equity and inclusion and belonging as essential to education and the development of leadership in a globally interconnected world. These values inform LS as a collegial and respectful environment for students, faculty, and staff—with particular attention to improving the student experience.

To learn more about the Liberal Studies commitment to equity and inclusion and belonging, please read here: Global Inclusion . NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the Arts & Science commitment to inclusive excellence, please read here: A&S Inclusive Excellence . . Minimum qualifications: PhD by the date of appointment; three years of college-level teaching experience; and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

We are especially interested in qualified candidates who share Liberal Studies’ commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging, and who can contribute to the diversity of intellectual life in LS and NYU. Candidates must present demonstrated experience and commitment to interdisciplinarity, intersectionality, and a teaching approach informed by global perspectives. Publications and evidence of outstanding scholarship and relevant professional activity are strongly encouraged. . Applications include ONLY (1) a cover letter and (2) a current CV.

Complete applications must be recorded by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (US), November 15, 2026. Applications recorded after this deadline will not be considered.