The Department of English Language and Literature at Dongguk University in Gyeongju invites one native speaker of English for an assistant-level foreign faculty position in general English linguistics

The Department of English Language and Literature at Dongguk University in Gyeongju invites one native speaker of English for an assistant-level foreign faculty position in general English linguistics or English literature, beginning on March 1, 2014. This is a non-tenure track full time position, and contracts will be renewed every year based on class evaluations. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching all levels of undergraduate courses and MA-level graduate courses. We are looking for a dedicated teacher who has a good record of teaching experience and a strong sense of responsibility.
BEFORE YOU APPLY, PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING :
· Apply only if you are in Korea. We are not considering applicants who are in foreign countries.
· Eligible applicants must be an E1 visa holder. We cannot hire foreign applicants with other types of visa.
1. About University and Area: Dongguk University is a Buddhist university located in Gyeongju, a city of about 300,000 people. Gyeongju, which was a capital city of ancient Shilla, is renowned for its cultural and historic heritage, as well as for its abundant outdoor recreation activities. It is conveniently located within an hour of Daegu, Busan, Ulsan, and Pohang, and is also a 35-minute drive from the East Sea.
2. Responsibilities:
Teaching load:
o The successful candidate will teach all levels of undergraduate courses in general English linguistics or literature, and graduate courses at MA level (see Appendix below for a course listing to be taught this spring).
o The minimum teaching load is 12 hours per week, but the successful candidate may be requested to teach additional credits with an extra payment.
o The successful candidate must hold office hours on a regular basis, in accordance with the University regulations.
Other duties:
o The successful candidate will be asked to attend regular (or ad hoc) faculty meetings in the Department.
o The Department expects the successful candidate to actively participate in various events held by the members of the Department.
o The successful candidate should be able to coordinate with the other faculty in the Department in developing new courses and/or special programs for students’ career development.
3. Qualifications:
Applicants must have at least a Master’s degree.
Applicants satisfying one of the following requirements will be given priority for consideration:
Applicants with a Ph.D in English literature, English linguistics or TESOL; or
Applicants with a Master’s degree in English literature, English linguistics or TESOL; or
Applicants with a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in other areas than those listed above, but with a TESOL certificate.
Applicants with more than 4 years of teaching experience at university-level institutions are preferred.
We will conduct interviews only with applicants who are currently residing in Korea and can attend in-person interviews on the designated date. We will not hold phone interviews in any circumstances.
Please be mindful of changes in immigration policy (particularly, relating to criminal background check and diploma authentication) and how that affects your visa status when you change jobs.
4. Contract Details:
12 hours/week, minimum of 4 days/week.
Starting salary is 2.65 million won for a Master’s degree holder and 2.8 million won for a Ph.D. holder. Exact salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s experience. Taxes are deducted based on Korean Tax Law.
Two months paid vacation a year (during the University vacation period).
Overtime rate is 22,000 won/hour for credit courses in accordance with the payment system employed by the University.
A private office space with a personal computer is provided.
Housing is provided if there is an available unit in the faculty apartment complex in the downtown of Gyeongju. But if there is no unit available at the time of appointment, the University will instead provide 3.1 million won/year for house rents (Note that living expenses are quite reasonable in the Gyeongju area).
Health insurance plan is provided (based on National Health).
The corporate pension plan is based on the Private University Pension Law. There is no end of year severance pay.
5. Required Documents (PLEASE INCLUDE EVERYTHING):
Please make sure that you include ALL of the following documents in your application packet:
Application form: Please download an application form attached, and fill out and sign the cover page. If you do not have any research experience, the rest of the form may be left unfilled.
Cover letter: Please specify all contact information, as well as reasons you think you are qualified or suitable for the position.
Curriculum vitae: Educational background, teaching experience, and research experience, if any, must be specified in detail.
List of courses you have taught: Course names, institutions, semester and year must be provided in a periodical order.
Contact information of recommender: The contact information, especially, a office/cell phone number and email address, of one recommender for the applicant must be provided.
Copy/Scan of a passport with nationality and date of birth visible
Copies/Scans of university transcripts and diploma(s)
Copy of your Alien Registration Card (make sure your visa status is visible)
Omission of any docs listed above will lead to disqualification of application.
6. Application deadline:
We will accept applications by 5:00 pm, February 12 th (Wed), 2014 .
7. Interview:
We will conduct on-campus interviews at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 13 th , and the interview time and site will be announced on the same day as the application deadline.
Please specify when you apply if you would be able to make it to an interview.
8. How to Apply:
In order to apply, please submit hard copies of ALL the application documents (listed in Section 5) by postal mail to the following address. Only application documents delivered by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, February 12 th will be accepted and given full consideration.
Foreign Faculty Search Committee (Chair: Prof. Bon Chul Koo)
Dongguk University
Department of English Language and Literature
707 Seokjang-dong, Gyeongju-si
Gyeongbuk 780-714
Please make sure that apart from your application packet, you also send electronic copies of Application Form , Cover Letter , CV , and List of Courses Taught toDonggukENG@gmail.com .
9. Others
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Department.
- Please do not include personal tutor experience in your teaching experience in CV.
- Official transcripts will be requested before you sign the contract.
- Applicants who have a Master’s in other areas than English literature or linguistics but have a TESOL certificate must specify hours of training courses for the certificate in CV.
- Please send any inquiries regarding your application to the search committee at DonggukENG@gmail.com .
Attachment : Application form
Appendix: Courses for Foreign Faculty (Spring 2014)
Undergraduate Courses
1. Media English (EGC103-01): 2 Credits
- General education course
2. Practice of English Writing/ 영어작문연습 (ENG309): 2 Credits
- Open for juniors
3. Practice of English Conversation I/ 영어회화실습 I(ENG 204-01): 2 Credits
- Open for sophomores
4. Practice of English Conversation I/ 영어회화실습 I(ENG 204-02): 2 Credits
- Open for sophomores
5. Practice of English Conversation I/ 영어회화실습 I(ENG 204-03): 2 Credits
- Open for sophomores

Graduate Course
1. Teaching Methods for English Reading Class (ENG 6406): 2 Credits
- Open for master’s students at the Graduate School of Education