Sungshin Women’s University - English Writing and Conversation Instructors Needed in Seoul – Spring 2012
The Department of GeneralWomen'sEducationUniversityatSungshinis looking for friendly, experienced, committed and qualified non-tenure track full time instructors. We currently have 20 native instructors from 6 different countries and we are looking to add valuable members to our team. Positions open:
- 3 full-time instructors – one of these positions requires an applicant who will teach regular General Education classes as well as a Business English course. Qualifications:
-Applicants must be native English speakers from a visa compliant country
-Applicants should have an MA / Ed. M or a higher degree in TESOL, Education, Linguistics or other English-related subjects.
-Applicants must have experience teaching university or adult academic and / or practical writing
-For the Business English position: Applicant must have Business English teaching experience; a background in business is a plus (i.e. business degree or MBA), experience preparing students for the Cambridge BEC exam (Business English Certificate) is an even bigger plus.
Duties:
-Teach a minimum of 12 credit hours per week (up to 15 maximum hours depending on semester demand and scheduling) of our department’s two mandatory freshmen courses – English 1 (Speaking & Listening) and English 2 (Reading & Writing)
-Participate in course & materials development (particularly course book evaluation) and maintain a minimum of 9 office hours each week (for class preparation, marking, grading and teamwork / meetings)
-Participate in all faculty meetings, seminars, school festivals, school ceremonies, and workshops including the planning meeting 1 week prior to the start of the semester
-Conduct mentoring sessions with enrolled students during office hours
-Run a study group for 1 hour/week for two months each semester for students to practice using English
-Teach courses in the Language Center as needed
Terms of Contract:
-Contract will be renewed on an annual basis based on objective evaluation results and other performance criteria deemed important by the Dean and department management
-12 contract hours (hours taught over 12 are paid as overtime)
-Annual salary will be approximately 35 million to 42 million won (plus overtime payment for class hours taught beyond 12 hours) depending on educational background and university-level teaching experience (fixed pay brackets have been established)
-Paid summer and winter holidays (typical university holidays)
-Health insurance and Private Pension Fund contribution is provided as required by law
No on- or off-campus housing and no subsidy for housing.
Documents to submit:
-Resume
-Cover letter
-At least two recommendations
-Copy of any relevant certificates
-Copy of diploma(s) (you should bring originals at the time of interview which will be held until the end of the interview process – usually just 2-3 days)
-Copy of Transcripts (you should also bring originals at the time of interview)
-Copy of passport photo page
-A 15 week sample syllabus for students with over 700 TOEIC scores – this should include a course title, recommended materials, basic class content and assessment methods.
-One outline for an idea that could be used as a study group / club activity for students to participate in and practice using English (fluency development activity). This runs 1 hour a week.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates will be asked to do a demo lesson as well as an interview.
N.B. Email applications will not be accepted and Skype interviews are not possible. If you are not living in Korea and will not be able to do either a demo lesson or an interview in person, please do not apply.
All materials should be sent to the following address by Friday, Dec. 2, 2011. Office of G.E.
Room 319, Sujeong Building Dept. of General Education Sungshin Women's University
249-1, Dongsun-dong-3ga, Sungbuk-gu Seoul, Korea 136-742
Please email yhchun@sungshin.ac.kr or shawn.professor@gmail.com for more information. You can also call 02.920.7227 on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..
Start Date
2012-03-01
Type of Position
Full-time
English Proficiency
Native
Other Languages
Education Level
Bachelors
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Employer Title
Employer Type
University (College)
Address
Room 319, Sujeong Building Dept. of General Education Sungshin Women's University 249-1, Dongsun-dong-3ga, Sungbuk-gu Seoul, Korea (136-742)
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