University Positions in Gwangju for Fall, 2013

Instructors required for Credit classes, Teacher Training, and Children's classes.
The Language Education Centre of Chonnam National University is currently looking for instructors. Candidates must be native speakers and should possess a Master's degree, preferably in either TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education or a related field. Previous teaching experience at the university level will also be looked upon favourably.
Gwangju is located in the south-west corner of the peninsula and has a population of around 1.5million people. It has all the amenities you would expect of a city of this size. There is a domestic airport with daily flights to Seoul (40 minutes) and it is connected to the KTX high-speed train network which allows journey times of just 2.1/2 hours into central Seoul. The campus is one of the largest in Korea, and has a large amount of verdant, wooded areas, sports facilities, and other amenities that you'd expect of the province's biggest university. We are currently seeking applicants to teach on the following two tracks:
Track 1: University Credit Classes; Language Centre Adult Conversation Programs; Children's Classes (5-10 hours per week of contracted hours.)
Track 2: Teacher Training*; University Credit Classes; Adult language centre classes.(* participation in the government sponsored program would not commence immediately but after a period of settling in and subject to performance.)
Conditions are as follows:
¡Ü Working Conditions
1) Contract period: 12 months (first day of classes, September 2nd, 2013)
2) Teaching hours: 20 base teaching hours per week
3) Salary: base pay from 2,071,000KRW to 2,256,000KRW based on qualifications.
4) Overtime pay: 25,000 - 50,000 won per teaching hour depending on classes. (Some classes have higher rates of pay, e.g. Teacher Training, writing, children's classes. The overtime paid twice per annum.)
¡Ü Benefits
1) Single Housing is provided (Two-bedroom semi-furnished apartments, mostly on campus.)
2) Severance pay is paid upon completion of one year contract.
3) Renewal bonus is provided for contract extensions.
4) 8-10 weeks paid vacation is provided.
5) Airfare reimbursement: up to one million won upon arrival after submission of receipts for those coming from overseas [-this is not possible for applicants within Korea.]
6) A settlement allowance of 300,000 won is provided within a month of arrival.
7) Medical Insurance 50%
¡Ü Required Documents for Application:
1) Resume/CV + Basic cover letter
2) Scanned copies of university diplomas with transcripts (and teaching certificates)
3) Copy of current passport photo page & Alien Registration Card if currently residing in Korea.
4) A recent photograph
5) A letter of reference
6) Scans of Apostilled Degree(s) and Criminal Record Check . If this is in progress to meet visa issuance requirements, they could be sent at a later date.
Applications by email preferred. However, by post is acceptable. Only applicants who are offered interviews will be contacted. All applications should be submitted by June 7th, 2013 at the latest. Interviews will be conducted in Gwangju throughout May and June. Phone interviews may be offered for outstanding candidates who reside abroad. Please state the preferred track in your email 'subject header' simply as Track 1 or Track 2. Please be aware that criminal background checks and the apostille process may take around three months in some countries.

Please send all applications to:
Mr. Philip King (Hiring Manager) at : lec.cnu.hires@gmail.com
Or to:
Mr. Philip King (Hiring Manager)
Language Education Center, Chonnam National University,
77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-Gu, Gwangju 500-757, KOREA