Yonsei University-Wonju
Applications for positions beginning September 1st, 2008 are now being accepted. Applications should be addressed and sent to Dr. Park, drmyungsunpark@yahoo.com.
To get the online application form, please visit:
http://yiec.yonsei.ac.kr/eng/Foreign_Instructor_Application.doc
Application (Microsoft Word file). The application can be saved, edited and then emailed to Dr. Park (Do not include scanned documents with your email). Please be aware that incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
After application submission, candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by telephone. Interviews for September 2008 positions will be held May 24th, 2008. Interviews at other times may be possible by appointment (including Webcam for overseas applicants).
To learn more about our campus, please visit the International Education Center at Yonsei University, Wonju Campus at http://yiec.yonsei.ac.kr/eng
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a minimum of one-year teaching experience in Korea or a Masters degree. Preference will be given to those with English or Linguistics majors.
Job Description:
Applicants will be required to teach University English speaking and listening credit classes a maximum of 24 hours per week. Included in your 24 hour schedule allotment, you may also be required to teach other auxiliary programs (i.e. English Adult Conversation, Global Village, TOEFL Speaking, TOEFL Writing) offered by Yonsei University, Wonju Campus.
Salary:
The salary is 2,200,000 KRW per month. Upon completion of the contract, a severance of approximately one month˘®¯s salary will be paid.
Starting Date:
The starting date for this position will be September 1st, 2008. Please be aware that a mandatory teacher training/orientation session will be held from Thursday, August 28th to Friday, August 29th, 2008.
Housing:
New teachers will be provided with a rent-free, minimally furnished, one- or two-bedroom Faculty Apartment close to campus (10 minute walk).
Vacations:
A total of twelve (12) weeks paid vacation not including national holidays.
Additional Benefits:
Teachers will be reimbursed 50% of a round-trip ticket or 100% of a one-way ticket outside of Asia (in KRW) and up to 500,000 KRW (within S.E. Asia) for one (1) round-trip airfare (i.e. a visa run) at the conclusion of their one-year contract. In addition, you will be eligible to work some summer and winter Yonsei University-sponsored camps (total value of both camps is approximately 3,000,000 KRW for summer; approximately 3,000,000 KRW for winter).
Required Documents:
Candidates must bring the following documents with them to the interview:
1. A photocopy of your university diploma
2. Two (2) copies of your resume
3. Three (3) letters of recommendation
Successful candidates will be required to submit the following documents by July 18th, 2008:
1. Original university diploma
2. University transcripts (mailed directly to our institution from your
university)
3. Two (2) copies of your resume
4. Three (3) letters of recommendation
5. Three (3) passport size photos
6. Release letter (from your current employer)
7. Official work record in Korean language (ˇĆ©ˇˇ¤Â Áõ˘¬í1⁄4ˇĆ©)
8. Criminal Background Check (Apostilled/Notarized)
Deadline & Contacts:
Applications must be submitted by Friday, May 23rd, 2008 at 5:00pm (KST). If you are interested in a position, cannot access the internet-based application, or have any questions, please feel free to contact the Assistant Program Director, Dr. Park at: drmyungsunpark@yahoo.com or Senior Program Coordinator, Warren Smith at: smith.warr@yahoo.com.
Regards,
Dr. Park
Office phone: 033-760-2597
