ESL (English as Second Language) Lecturer Openings at Korea University Sejong Campus

Korea University's Sejong Campus in Jochiwon, South Korea, has openings for ESL (English as Second Language) Lecturer. Our campus is in the small town of Jochiwon, located about 120 km south of Seoul and 40 km north of Daejeon.

We have opening, starting next semester (September, 2008). We offer one-year contract which may be subsequently renewed once. The application deadline for Fall 2008 positions is June 10, 2008.

POSITION
Full-time Lecturer

QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants MUST have at least a Master's degree. Preference will be given to applicants having a certificate in TESOL or Masters in Applied Linguistics and Bachelor's in English or related fields, with substantial teaching experience in ESL. We are looking for teachers who are not only competent but also enthusiastic, adaptable, creative, and cooperative.

DUTIES
The primary responsibility of this position is to teach several sections of the two-semester English conversation/writing courses, which are required credit classes for the Department of English Language and Literature on our campus. Other responsibilities include teaching some elective credit courses and participating in faculty meetings and professional development. The minimum teaching load during semesters is 12 hours of credit courses per week. Additional teaching hours may be required with overtime payments.

DOCUMENTS TO SEND
Interested individuals should send us the following documents via mail. All documents must arrive before June 10, 2008 for you to be considered for the Fall 2008 position.

1. Resume
2. Copies of your original undergraduate and graduate diplomas.
3. Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions clearly showing the date that the degree was awarded. You may submit copies at the beginning stage, but should be prepared to provide originals later when asked.
4. Copies of certificates in TESOL or equivalents, if applicable
5. Copies of the personal data pages of your passport
6. Recent letter of reference regarding your teaching abilities and character
7. Passport size color photograph

PAY AND BENEFITS
The basic annual salary is 2,322,000 won per month plus 300% bonus. The exchange rate is normally around 1,050 won per US dollar. Benefits also include a round trip economy class airfare for first year contract, subsidized Korean National Health Insurance, and a semi-private office (shared by one lecturer). Lecturer must also contribute to the Korea Teachers Pension Program.

HOUSING
Single dormitory rooms are standard. For a room in the faculty dormitory, lecturers are charged approximately 1,240,000 per semester. Also, we have apartments near Campus which will be charged 2,560,000 won per year. This will be collected throughout the year in 8 monthly installments of 320,000 won per month and automatically deducted from your pay.

Utilities, including electricity, water, phone, internet, and other apartment maintenance fees, are the sole responsibility of the lecturer. Lecturers are also welcome to arrange their own local housing at their expenses if they wish.

ADDRESS
All documents should be mailed to:
Lee, Changho
Academic Affairs Team
Korea University Seojong Campus
Jochiwon, Choongnam, 339-700 South Korea
E-mail : changho@korea.ac.kr
If you have any questions, please feel free to send e-mail to:
E-mail : changho@korea.ac.kr