Full-time English language teachers are needed for a unique teaching opportunity in Daegu, South Korea (University of Colorado - Colorado Springs)

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Full-time English language teachers are needed immediately for a unique teaching opportunity in Daegu, South Korea. The Daegu Gyeongbuk English Village (DGEV) was established through a partnership between The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (Colorado, US) and Yeungjin College (Daegu, South Korea). The purpose of the Village is to offer additional training to students of all ages in the usage of the English language in an experiential learning environment. For more information on DGEV see:http://www.uccs.edu/coe/international/dgev.html
The city of Daegu, the third largest city in the country, is a one-hour flight or 90 minute KTX train ride southeast of Seoul. DGEV is located 30 minutes from the city of Daegu and adjacent to the new Yeungjin College (Chilgok) campus in a protected mountain setting.
Full-time teachers will commit to a 12-month contract and teach five days per week as scheduled (possibly including weekends, holidays, and evening hours). An on-site international management team provides continuing support to teachers in all facets of teaching and living at the Village. All instruction is in English. Teachers are not expected to know or learn the Korean language. Teachers are advised and supported through the process of obtaining a work visa prior to departure for Korea.
Minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in an academic field
• A commitment to teaching in diverse linguistic and cultural educational settings
• Cultural sensitivity to the Korean culture and lifestyle
• Willingness to attend a one-week unpaid orientation and training upon arrival in Korea
• Ability to commit to a 12-month contract
Preferred minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in an academic field related to education or English
• At least one year of teaching experience
• K-8 teaching credentials or early childhood education experience
Salary range:
₩ (South Korean Won) 24,000,000 (Level 1) to 30,000,000 (Level 4)
Note: The final salary payment amount ultimately depends on bonuses or overtime that may have been paid over the duration of the contract.
Additional benefits:
• Private furnished dorm room with bath/heated floors/central air conditioning and three meals per day in the Village cafeteria. (The accommodation provided is valued at an estimated ₩ 12,253,164. Teachers signing a second contract may have the option of moving into provided apartments in Chilgok or Daegu.)
• Access to a laptop and the Internet, a teacher resource room/office space, a 24-hour-on-site fitness center, and scheduled shuttle bus service between the Village & Daegu City.
• Korean health insurance and pension plans (with a small percentage of monthly salary contributed by the teacher).
• Paid vacation time as follows: 22 vacation days on a 12-month contract, 24 vacation days on a 13-month contract, 26 vacation days on a 14-month contract.
• An airline ticket from the teacher’s home country to Korea. After completing the full contract period, a return flight ticket is also provided. The cost of the in- and out-bound flights are not deducted from the initial salary amount provided the terms within the contract are met.
• An opportunity for bonus pay based on “above and beyond” performance. Note: Bonuses are not part of the teacher contract and are not guaranteed.
Recruitment and interviews are ongoing for 2012 and 2013 start dates.
Only candidates who meet all application requirements will be considered.
If you are interested in being considered for a teaching position at DGEV, please submit the following via e-mail or mail:
• A completed application form (see http://www.uccs.edu/coe/international/dgev/dgevdownloads/dgevempdown.html)
• Brief responses to three of the case study questions (attached to the application form)
• A letter of interest detailing why you would like to teach at DGEV
• A current résumé or curriculum vitae
• Any other information that will give us better insight into your professional abilities and experience
Please also be prepared to submit electronic scans of the following items in advance of interview:
• University diploma
• University transcripts displaying degree conferred (unofficial copies accepted for interview process)
• The first two pages of your passport
Qualified candidates from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, and the US are all encouraged to apply.
Contact:
Sarah Vinz
Global Programs Liaison
Office of International Affairs
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
1867 Austin Bluffs Parkway
University Office Park, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80918, USA
Tel: (1) 719-255-4218
Email: svinz@uccs.edu
All applicants should be aware that immigration requirements for a Korean E-2 work visa include a national-level criminal background check with federal apostille, a copy of the teacher’s highest degree with state apostille, and health screening for HIV/drugs. The exact requirements set by the Korean immigration authorities vary slightly based on the teacher’s nationality. Teacher reference checks, criminal background checks, and a Korean health screening will be conducted for teachers that are hired. Contracts are conditional upon each of these requirements being satisfied.

New teachers should plan to arrive one week early for unpaid training/orientation and to take care of personal matters (bank accounts, health insurance/screening, etc.). The pay period is effective upon the first official day of teaching at DGEV and the contract appointment shall end 12-months after that date. Pay day is the 25th of each month.