2014 Faculty Hiring Position - GYEONGJU UNIVERSITY

Gyeongju University, Gyeongju City, South Korea, seeks Qualified English Speaking Full-Time Faculty for Academic year 2014 to 2015.
1. Contract Period: March 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015
2. Position: Assistant Professors in the School of General Education for Internationalization, Gyeongju University
3. Qualification: MA degree holders with 3 years of university experience or
Ph.D. degree holders
Basic teaching load: 12 hours per week
May be required to teach for Summer & Winter programs
4 hours of office per week
4. Salary: Up to 2,400,000 won, depending on relevant teaching experience
5. Paid Vacation:
4weeks¡¯ vacation guaranteed during summer and winter breaks each
6. Benefits:
University will provide a housing near campus(Option A). In case it cannot, it will provide a 300,000 Korean Won monthly housing allowance (Option B)
Shared office with Internet
Medical Insurance & Pension Program
One-Way Air Fare Provided at the time of termination of successful contract (Economy Class & 1,000,000 Won maximum)
University-issued tablet or laptop while employed with the university
Shuttle bus provided to and from the university
Korean language & cultural classes provided
Faculty development activities & research opportunities
7. Documents required:
Summary of Research (M.A. or Ph. D)
Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae with recent photo, Copies of Degree(s)/ Certificate(s)
Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
Copy of passport (picture page) and foreigner registration card (if you have one)
A letter of release(only for applicants who are currently living in Korea)
Letter(s) of Recommendation
Proof of college/university/public school teaching experience (official letters indicating dates employed)
Original diplomas and sealed transcripts will be required if you are offered a faculty position to process your E-1 Visa
8. Due Date for applications: No later than January 03, 2014. (Earlier applications preferred!) Please send your application packet to the office address below. You can also send the electronic copies of your documents (in pdf, word or jpeg files) to the email listed below.
9. Application Process
First step : Paper Screening via e-mail
Second Step : Interview
(1) Candidates out of Korea : A skype interview would be accepted.
(2) Candidates in Korea : A face-to-interview is preferred but not required
Global Education Center
Gyeongju University
Taejong-ro 188, Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk
780-712 South Korea
Phone: 82-54-770-4742, 5071, Fax: 82-54-746-5210
E-mail: apply.gyeongju@gmail.comNote: Eligible applicants who have submitted copies of required documents will be contacted for an interview. Additional Information about Gyeongju City and Gyeongju University:
Gyeongju University, located in Gyeongju City, has an enrollment of about 5,000 students. Its major emphasis is on fields of study related to tourism; while current recruitment puts more emphasis on international hospitality culinary arts, business administration, and professional English.
Gyeongju City, with a population of about 270,000, is located in the southeastern part of South Korea, about an hour's drive from the cities of Busan and Daegu and about 30 minutes' drive from the cities of Pohang and Ulsan.
Gyeongju was the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom, a 1,000 year empire that unified the Korean peninsula. This historical city, known as "the museum without walls" with its monuments of Silla's greatness, other objects of artistic and historic interest, and beautiful countryside, is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Korea.