Monday, May 20, 2013

Full Time University English Instructor Position: Jinju, South Korea


Chinju National University of Education (CUE) (http://www.cue.ac.kr), one of the foremost teachers colleges in Korea, is accepting applications for one-year renewable positions beginning September 1, 2013.
POSITION: Full-time English Conversation Instructor
CONTRACT PERIOD: August 31, 2013 - August 30, 2014 (Renewable)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: As soon as possible
APPLICANT'S QUALIFICATIONS:
- Native speaker of English
- B.A. in English/Education, or M.A. in TESOL/TEFL/Education.
- Relevant teaching experience
BASIC SALARY:
- 2 million won/month for a B.A. holder
- 2.3 million won/month for a M.A. holder
(Any teaching hours over 16 per week will be paid as overtime.)
JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaching English conversation classes to university students, 16 hours per week (plus extra hours at overtime), Monday through Friday
- A M.A. holder in TESOL may teach at Graduate School on Saturday morning classes during one of two semesters a year (overtime payment: 35,000 won per hour). One Saturday off per month in that case.
- Active participation and involvement in official university and department events
- Office hours, staff meetings, and work-related responsibilities
BENEFITS:
- Fully furnished one-room apartment located nearby campus
(Instructor will be required to pay for utilities and additional services, such as telephone cable, internet, etc.)
- A total of 12 weeks paid summer and winter vacations (6 weeks per vacation) when you complete one-year contract
Foreign travel is allowed within 30 working days a year
- One-time one-way airfare reimbursement
- Severance pay (equivalent of one month's salary) upon completion of one-year contract
- 50% coverage of medical insurance
- Private classroom and spacious office (shared with other foreign instructors)
- Excellent working conditions
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Resume and cover letter
- Recent photo (Within 3 months)
- Copy of passport information page
- Transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation regarding your teaching ability and character from previous employers in the field of education
- Apostille (criminal background check, diplomas or graduation certificates of B.A & M.A)
- Transcripts in sealed envelope
- Health Self-Statement
Only eligible candidates will be contacted for an interview. Before the interview, resume and cover letter, recent photo, copy of passport information page, and recommendation are mainly needed.
The chosen applicant will be required to submit Apostilled diplomas or graduation certificates and criminal background check, which will be returned to you after they have been authenticated.
CUE is located in Jinju, which is a peaceful and beautiful city situated in southeastern Korea, not far from Busan. Unlike many national universities in Korea, CUE is large enough to offer many excellent benefits and facilities to our instructors, but it is small enough that it possesses a friendly atmosphere and a unique campus culture.
The students of CUE, who are studying to become elementary school teachers, are intelligent, enthusiastic, and talented individuals. This is a truly rewarding opportunity for educators who are passionate and energetic about teaching.
Please forward a resume, a cover letter with a recent photo, and a copy of passport information page, and a recommendation to:
hoodongkang@gmail.com
Mobile Phone: 82-10-2639-9943
Prof. KANG, Hoo Dong
Director of International Exchange Center
Department of English Education
Chinju National University of Education


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