Seowon University - Full-time English Instructor Positions (3)

Seowon University - Full-time English Instructor Positions (3)
Posted By: FLEC(Foreign Language Education Center), Seowon University(flec@seowon.ac.kr)
Location: Cheongju, Republic of Korea
"The FLEC of Seowon University is looking for well qualified and highly motivated full-time English instructors.
1. Position: Full-time Instructor of Foreign Language Education Center (non-tenure track)
2. Openings: 3
3. Qualifications:
(1) Native speaker of English
(2) MA (or BA with at least 4 year experience in teaching and researching)
(3) Degrees in English, Education, Linguistics (preferred)
(4) TESOL/TEFL certificate (preferred)
4. Main Responsibilities:
(1) To teach general English conversation classes
(The full-time Instructor may be given extra hours upon request of the university)
(2) To teach at least 12 hours a week during each semester
(3) To teach English summer and winter school programs (up to 12 hours a week)
5. Payment and Overtime Allowance:
(1) The annual salary for the full-time instructor is 28,800,000 Won
(2) Overtime rate is 20,000Won per hour above 12 hours a week.
(3) Health Insurance: The full-time instructor must join the Korea Teachers' Pension Fund and pay a portion of the monthly premium according to the Korea Teachers' Pension Law.
(4) Taxes: The full-time instructor must pay any applicable Korean taxes as required by law.
6. Vacation: 8 weeks paid vacation per year (4 weeks after the summer school; 4 weeks after the winter school)
7. Housing: A full-time instructor must choose one of 2 options that University provides.
- Option A
(1) A furnished apartment is provided at the University¡¯s expense.
(2) Utilities are not included. (Utilities: water, electricity, gas, phone, TV and other basic expenses. Also, the apartment maintenance cost must be paid on the first month at a time.
(30,000Won/month * 12 months = 360,000Won)
(3) The Full-time Instructor is expected to share his/her office with another instructor.
(4) The Full-time Instructor must pay repair charges due to damages caused by his/her
carelessness and all outstanding balances of his/her bills before his/her contract termination.
- Option B
(1) University provides the full-time instructor with certain amount of money as support fund for his/her housing(Instructors can find accommodations at their convenience.).
(2) The amount of money is in accordance with University¡¯s policy. It would be subject to taxation.
(3) If instructors choose the option B, Seowon University will not provide any accommodation.
8. Contract Duration: March 1, 2013 – February 28, 2014
The contract is renewable upon successful completion.
9. Application Process:
(1) First Step: Paper Screening
(2) Second Step: Interview
- Candidates out of Korea: A video interview would be accepted.
- Candidates in Korea: A face-to-face interview is required.
10. Application Schedule
(1) Application period: Oct. 29 - Nov. 6, 2012(9 days)
(2) Evaluation of works (review process): Nov. 08 - 12, 2012
(3) Interview: Nov. 14 ~ Nov. 19, 2012
- Candidates in Korea : Nov. 14 ~ 19, In-person interview, Be ready to present a 15 minutes demo class
- Candidates overseas : Nov. 14 ~ 19, Skype or phone interview, A 10 minutes demo class video file will be asked to submit before the Skype or phone interview.
¡Ø Announcement of successful candidates: Successful candidates will be notified by phone or e-mail.
11. Documents Required for Application
- Resume with a cover letter
- A copy of alien registration card for those who are currently living in Korea
- A copy of passport (photo page)
- A copy of diploma(s), transcript(s) and letter of employment(s)
- A copy of TESOL/TEFL certificate (only for applicants who have it)
- A letter of release (only for applicants who are currently working in Korea)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Two Copies of Criminal Record Check(Apostilled criminal record check required for successful candidates only except for F4 Visa holders)
12. Contact Information
Tel: +82-43-299-8218(FLEC) / +82-43-299-8058(Office of International Office)
Fax: +82-43-299-8216
E-mail: flec@seowon.ac.kr
Address: Foreign Language Education Center,
Seowon University
241 Musimseo-ro, Heungdeok-gu
Cheongju-si, Chungbuk 361-742
Republic of KoreaPlease send the application by e-mail.