Understanding the System's Logic The differences in the Korean academic job market aren't arbitrary—they reflect deeper institutional practices and priorities. Take, for example, how research is evaluated in history departments. In the U.S., job candidates spend considerable time describing their book projects because books are central to the tenure process. In Korea, the focus is … Continue reading Notes on the Korean Job Market, Part 3. How to Prepare for the Korean Academic Job Market

There are 3S that characterize the Korean Academic Job Market, especially in comparison to the US one: Speed, (Small) Size, and Standardization Speed: The Fast-Paced Hiring Timeline (and beyond) The most striking difference between the Korean and American academic job markets is their pace. The American market operates on an annual cycle that feels almost … Continue reading Notes on the Korean Job Market, Part 2: Three Defining Features of the Korean Academic Job Market