Full-time University Faculty Positions

Catholic University of Daegu(CU), located near Daegu in Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongbuk, South Korea seeks qualified candidates for full-time faculty positions beginning in 2013 Fall semester.
CU was established in 1914. Actually it has circa 15,000 students and 16 colleges and 86 majors including the School of Medicine and Pharmacy in addition to Graduate Schools. It has international relationships with 129 international universities in 26 nations.
1. Institution: Catholic University of Daegu, Korea
2. The starting date of Employment: September 1, 2013
3. General Qualifications
1) Applicants must be a foreign citizen and have a Master's degree or higher one.
2) Applicants must have at least two years of teaching or research experience
in a University or College after obtaining a Master's degree.
3) Applicants must be legally eligible to work at a private University in Korea.
4) Applicants must teach major courses in English or foreign languages.
5) Applicants for Foreign Language Education Center must teach practical English.
4. Contract Conditions
1) Position: Full-time Faculty
(Professors, Associate Professors or Assistant Professors)
2) Contract Term: One year (renewable)
- Possible promotion and/or contract renewal before the end of the contract
3) Salary: Commensurate with rank, qualifications and experience
a. The international faculty members in Department are paid according to their
teaching experience and research career.
a) Master's degree holders: 32,400,000 won ~ per year
b) Doctor's degree holders: 35,400,000 won ~ per year
b. The international faculty members in Foreign Language Education Center are
paid according to their teaching experience and research career.
a) Master's degree: 29,400,000 won ~ per year
b) Doctor's degree: 30,000,000 won ~ per year
c. Taxation: Monthly salary is paid after deducting all applicable taxes according
to Korea Tax Law.
4) Teaching Hours
Division Required teaching hours Others
Department 9 hours per week
/ 16 weeks per semester,
During vacation
-upon request (for 16 days) based on class hours
Foreign Language Education Center 12 hours per week
/ 16 weeks per semester,
During vacation
-upon request (for 16 days) based on actual teaching hours
5) Vacation: More than 4 months per year (Summer/Winter, paid)
5. Benefits
1) Housing is provided by the university.
- Professors are responsible for paying minimal monthly rent and regular utility bills.
2) Office on campus is provided.
3) A contributory Employee Health Insurance Plan and Teachers Pension will
be applied and the University will cover the employer fees.
4) If the employee returns to his/her permanent residence after completing the employment contract with Catholic University of Daegu longer than 2 years, airfare for one way is provided.
6. Website: http://dept.cu.ac.kr/user/gcsceng/ (See “NOTICE”)
7. Application Deadline: May 19th, 2013 (Korean local time)
8. Recruit Fields
Departments Fields / subjects Specific qualifications in addition to general qualifications listed in item #3 Openings
(total 23)
Department of Life Chemistry Analytical chemistry, Organic chemistry -Must have a Ph. D 1
Department of Electric and Energy Engineering Digital control and electromagnetic Engineering -Must have a Ph. D
-Must be able to conduct all lectures in English 1
Department of Chemical Systematic Engineering Chemistry and Chemical Engineering -Must have a Ph. D
-Must be able to conduct all lectures in English 1
Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Communication disorders related fields -Applicant must be a native English Speaker 1
Department of Child Studies Children English -Must have a Ph. D 1
Department of Business English English Conversation 1
Department of Chinese Language and Studies Chinese Language -Must be Chinese Citizen Holder 1
Department of Spanish Spanish Conversation and Writing -Must be able to speak English fluently besides Spanish 1
Department of English Education English Conversation 1
Department of Visual Communication Design Visual Communication Design -Must be able to conduct all lectures in English or Chinese
-Must be able to speak Korean
-Must have teaching or research experience more than 3 years 1
Department of Industrial Design Industrial Design -Must be able to conduct all lectures in English 1
Department of Metal Jewelry Design Jewelry Design -Must be able to speak Japanese or English 1
Foreign Language Education Center Chinese 1
Foreign Language Education Center English 109. Required documents
1) Resume with a cover letter and contact phone number/ e-mail address
Please use the university form (you can download at http://dept.cu.ac.kr/user/gcsceng/ Notice)
2) One Recent photo (3.5 * 4.5 cm)
3) Copies of all degrees
4) Copy of the passport information page with photo
5) Copies of all transcripts
6) Copy of Alien Registration Card (if available)
7) Proof of listed job experience
10. Notice
Successful candidates will need to supply the following additional documents
by June 13rd, 2013 (Korean local time), but you can submit original final diploma by July 26th, 2013(Korean local time).
1) Original University Diploma(s)
2) Transcript of final degree
- Transcript with an official seal affixed. It must be sealed by university.
3) Proof of listed job experience at a university or college
11. How to Apply
Only through e-mail (to each Head of Department)
by May 19th(Sun.), 2013 (Korean local time)
12. Further Information
- You can get information and an explanation of the positions in addition to information on contract conditions from each Head of Department
Departments Head of Department
Name E-mail
Department of Life Chemistry Eom, In-Yong einyong@cu.ac.kr
Department of Electric and Energy Engineering Kim, Jong-Hae kjhassk@cu.ac.kr
Department of Chemical Systematic Engineering Chang, Dong-Wook dwchang@cu.ac.kr
Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Choi, Chul-Hee cchoi@cu.ac.kr
Department of Child Studies Kim, Ji-Hyun jihyunkim@cu.ac.kr
Department of Business English Park, Boon-Joo bjpark@cu.ac.kr
Department of Chinese Language and Studies Lee, Jin-Kook jglee@cu.ac.kr
Department of Spanish Cho, Min-Hyun minhyunc@cu.ac.kr
Department of English Education Kim, Hyung-Hee kimhh@cu.ac.kr
Department of Visual Communication Design Kwon, O-Young oyoungkw@cu.ac.kr
Department of Industrial Design Kim, Sung-Lyong slkim@cu.ac.kr
Department of Metal Jewelry Design Jung,Yang-Hee yhjung@cu.ac.kr
Foreign Language Education Center Yeo, Kyung-Hee yeokh@cu.ac.kr