SEEKING AN ENGLISH TEACHER
Korean Minjok Leadership Academy (KMLA), a residential high school in South Korea, is seeking outstanding candidates for one full-time English teacher. Located two hours outside of Seoul in the serene mountains of Gangwon Province, KMLA is a coed, independent secondary school for gifted students of Korean heritage with grades 10 through 12. KMLA was founded in 1996 to cultivate global leaders by training their academic mind and moral character. Each year, about half of our graduates attend top tier universities in Korea and the other half attends top tier universities and colleges in the U.S.A and other countries. KMLA maintains an English-Only-Policy, which encourages all students to speak English on campus. Please refer to www.minjok.hs.kr for further details.
Qualifications)
Native or native-level English speaker
Undergraduate degree in English or related fields; M.A. or Ph. D. degree in English preferred
Responsibilities)
Primary responsibilities include: (1) teaching American and British literature and English writing, debate at high school or college level; and (2) being an active member in the English Department and school community.
Commencement of Duty)
We would prefer a candidate who can start teaching in February 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Benefits)
Annual Salary of 42,000,000-54,000,000 Korean Won (37,000 - 48,000 USD based on current exchange rates) (depending on level of experience/qualification)
Medical and Dental Insurance
Room and Board (apartments on school campus or in near-by city)
Paid summer and winter vacations
How to Apply)
Please submit (i) your resume; and (ii) a one-page Cover Letter by email to hhj@minjok.hs.kr. As required by Korean government for obtaining Korean E2 Visa, please be prepared to submit a copy of your university diplomas, official transcripts and criminal background check notarized by the Korean Consulate. Strong candidates will be invited for an on-campus interview.
If asked, please submit your diplomas, transcripts and criminal background check to KMLA:
By fax: +82-33-342-8660; or
By registered post or express courier service to:
Dr. Hwang, Hyeong-ju
Deputy Headmaster, Korean Minjok Leadership Academy
1300 Sosa-ri, Anheung-myeon, Hoengseong-gun
Gangwon-do 225-823, Republic of Korea
Application Deadline)
Evaluation of applications will begin on November 22, 2010, but we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.
Dr. Chung-il Yun
Headmaster, Korean Minjok Leadership Academy
1300 Sosa-ri, Anheung-myeon, Hoengseong-gun
Gangwon-do 225-823, Republic of Korea
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