Assistant Professor of English as a Foreign Language - Daejon, South Korea

Assistant Professor of English as a Foreign Language

Woosong University is seeking applicants to fill the position of non-tenure track full-time Assistant Professor (조교수) of English as a Foreign Language, starting September 1^st, 2025. Appointments are renewable based on performance and the university’s needs.

Starting Salary

• A base salary of 27,600,000 to 38,200,000+ Korean Won (KRW) annually depending on degrees and professional experience.

Housing

• Faculty housing is provided, although it is limited. If Woosong University cannot provide housing, a stipend is provided on top of the base salary.

Who are we looking for?

Candidates who have:

• Two years of full-time university teaching experience in addition to a two-year master's degree, or three years of such experience in addition to a one-year master's degree, OR
• A doctoral degree, with teaching experience considered but not required

Teaching experience from your home country at the primary- or secondary- school level is also acceptable, as long as it required a government-issued teaching license.

^{*Experience can come from prior to postgraduate enrollment and after graduation. We cannot accept experience gained during your studies. If the duration of your postgraduate program was only one year, an additional year of verifiable experience is required. Experience must be university or corporate level, no private academies. Licensed primary and secondary level teaching is acceptable. Professional experience, if relevant to Woosong University departments/programs, may also be accepted.}

Candidates who have degrees in education, English, teaching English, or linguistics will be given special consideration.

What are the major responsibilities and duties?

The successful candidate will:

• Teach up to 20 hours of classes in their department
• Participate in academic counseling, assist with student clubs, academic committees, and other activities, such as professional development
• Conduct weekly office hours (four hours per week) and other administrative duties as required

There are administrative opportunities as well, such as:

• Academic Affairs
• Human Resources
• Operations Management
• Student Services
• Research
• Translation and/or Proofreading
• International Affairs

If you are bilingual (Korean and English), and can translate and interpret, there may be special administrative opportunities for you.

What are the benefits?

In addition to the base salary, you will receive:

• Housing (upon availability) or a housing stipend
• Up to 500,000 KRW partial flight reimbursement bonus (economy class; for applicants coming to Korea from overseas)
• Settlement allowance of 40,000 KRW per day that you arrive before the contract start date, up to a maximum of 7 days (for applicants coming to Korea from overseas)
• Six weeks (30 working days) of paid vacation each year
• Basic health insurance through the Korean National Health Insurance Service (monthly contribution: approximately 6% of your salary)
• Membership in the private Korea Teachers’ Pension (monthly contribution: approximately 9% of your salary)
• Opportunities for financial compensation for publishing in recognized peer-reviewed journals

For those interested in pursuing academic qualifications whilst working, Woosong University’s SolBridge International School of Business and Endicott College of International Studies both offer numerous graduate degree programs taught solely in English. You can learn more at the following websites:

SolBridge International School of Business: www.solbridge.ac.kr

Endicott College of International Studies: www.endicott.ac.kr

To Apply:

1. Click the link [https://na2.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhDOa7AjAbb-JYJqULdutTvTlWaygSqx-S5T49azbz53XnHtsfFlkiupW2OpvgRa1r8*] button and complete the application form.

2. Verify your application via an email sent through Adobe Acrobat (check your email after submitting the form).

3. Prepare the following documents in English and send them to the Human Resources Team at [email protected] no later than the application deadline:

• CV and Cover Letter
• Scans of all degree diplomas and transcripts
• Employment verification letters or certificates with start and end dates on official letterhead and signed
• Academic papers or books published in the last 3 years in PDF format (if applicable)
• Please Note:
• 1. Applicants may apply for only one position at Woosong University during a single recruitment cycle. If multiple applications are submitted, only the first will be reviewed and considered.

This job posting is intended exclusively for the recruitment of foreign faculty members. Korean applicants are kindly advised to visit the Woosong University official website for information on available positions.

To apply, email [email protected]