We are currently looking for native English-speaking non-tenure professors, who preferably reside in Korea, to teach credit freshman and sophomore conversation classes at Cheongju University, beginning March 1st, 2013. Both credit and non-credit English courses are available to be taught.
1. POSITION DETAILS
The contract requires 12 credit class hours and 2 office hours (4 working days per week), with the opportunity to teach up to 6 hours of overtime (for a maximum of 18 hours per week) when extra classes are available. The overtime programs have differential pay rates ranging from 20,000 to 30,000 per hour.
In addition, the position offers approximately four and a half months of paid vacation (about nine weeks between each semester). Faculty members are free to leave Korea and do whatever they wish after inputting the grades and dealing with grade appeals.
There is also an opportunity for extra hours, teaching auxiliary English classes at the Language Education Center (LEC). The LEC runs a variety of conversation-type classes and intensive English camps for university students, adults and children. Working a camp or these classes is NOT mandatory.
2. SALARY
The annual base salary will be 32,680,000 won before Korean tax (2,723 million won/month). As you will be receiving a private university pension, there is no severance pay offered due to the stipulations in the private pension plan.
3. QUALIFICATIONS
Please read the mandatory qualifications carefully as those who do not possess the required qualifications WILL NOT be considered for a position. Furthermore, hagwon/academy/institute experience is NOT considered valid working experience by our university (only primary, secondary and tertiary schooling). Finally, we encourage all majors and women to apply for the non-tenure professor positions.
The qualifications for our non-tenure professor position are as follows:
Mandatory Qualifications
- B.A. Degree and at least 4 years of teaching experience (university/college level strongly preferred).
Preferred Qualifications
- M.A. Degree and at least 2 year of teaching experience (university/college level strongly preferred).
- Teaching certificates (e.g. TESOL/TEFL/TESL/CELTA)
- Currently residing in Korea
4. BENEFITS
- Non-shared housing is provided by the university (the professor is responsible for paying all utilities).
- Private Medical Insurance and Private Pension Plan are also provided (half paid by the university and half paid by the professor).
- A shared office with personal computer and Internet are also provided.
- Approximately four and half months of paid vacation.
5. CONTRACT PERIOD
Two years with a maximum of two contract renewals; six years total.
6. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
As a result of the ever-changing visa policies in Korea, please be aware that Cheongju University is not responsible for any alterations to the documentation requirements for your visa. Each individual applicant is responsible for knowing the current conditions and requirements of his/her visa type. We will try our best to answer any questions that applicants may have, however the responsibility lies with the applicant to ensure the proper documentation is submitted to the university and immigration officials.
As such, Cheongju University and the Korean Immigration Office require an apostilled federal criminal background check, an apostilled copy of your diploma, and a health report. Note that in some countries a federal background check can take up to twelve weeks to complete. If this is your first visa, you must do an interview at an embassy in your home country. Visa transfers require a letter of release and must be obtained from one¡¯s current Korean employer. Failure to provide relevant paperwork in a timely manner may be grounds to cease the application process.
To apply, please send all of the following documents by e-mail to: cheongjucv@hotmail.com
1. Brief cover letter and your Curriculum Vitae including ALL of the following: a recent photo; phone number; email address; nationality; educational and teaching career; three employment references.
2. The ¡°Professor Application¡± form which can be found at http://lec.cju.ac.kr/. (Click on the English tab at the top of the page in the orange box and you will find the documents to download at the bottom of the English section on the right)
3. Scans of apostilled degree(s) and transcripts with grades (B.A., M.A. and PhD.)
4. Scans of passport (picture page) and Korean Alien Registration card, if applicable
5. Scans of documents verifying your full-time work experience teaching English: evidence of 2 years full-time for Masters and 4 years for B.A. holders; copies of statements of service specifying full time work are required. (*Please indicate your job title and current or previous weekly teaching hours on your document.)
6. Scans of a valid apostilled criminal background check (depending on your visa status).
7. Scans of three (3) reference letters. Minimum two (2) from previous employers.
IMPORTANT: Applicants invited to an interview will need to bring all original documents listed above and 6 passport size photos to the interview.
Successful applicants will need to provide sealed transcripts, an apostilled diploma and an apostilled criminal background check according to Korean immigration requirements.
7. APPLICATION DUE DATE: the 31th of July, 2012. Applicants will be treated on a first come first served basis. Women and F2/F5 visa holders are strongly encouraged to apply. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews times will be assigned following the application deadline.
8. Send applications: cheongjucv@hotmail.com
9. FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact Warren Smith, Head Professor, smith.warr@yahoo.com
Start Date
2013-03-01
Type of Position
Full-time
English Proficiency
Native
Other Languages
Education Level
Masters
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Employer Title
Employer Type
University (College)
Address
Sangdang-gu, Dae-sung-lo 298 Cheongju-si , Chung Book (-)
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