Full-time Researcher (English Test Editor) in Seoul

Job Opening: Full-time Researcher (English Test Editor)

Position: Full-time Researcher (TEPS Editor)

Organization: Language Education Institute, Seoul National University

Location: Seoul, Republic of Korea

The Language Education Institute (LEI) at Seoul National University is seeking dedicated and qualified English test editors to work as full-time researchers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have at least a master’s degree and be either a native English speaker or a bilingual Korean. Prior experience in editing is not required but nevertheless desired. We are interested in researchers who can help us continuously uphold the integrity of the TEPS (Test of English Proficiency developed by Seoul National University).

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Full-time researchers are expected to develop, write, review, edit, proofread, and score test items for TEPS and other tests produced by the TEPS Center. We are looking for competent writers who can produce large amounts of writing on a wide variety of topics under time pressure according to our test specifications.

WORKING HOURS:

Working hours are 7 hours a day, 35 hours a week, excluding a 1-hour break.

SALARY:

The annual salary is 34,000,000 KRW. You may have the opportunity to do some overtime work for extra pay. Upon the completion of the contract, severance pay is also made.

HOUSING:

Those with non-Korean citizenship will be provided with housing support in the amount of 600,000 KRW each month. You have the option to live in a minimally furnished faculty apartment close to the campus or find off-campus housing on your own.

VACATION:

You will have an annual total of four weeks paid vacation.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

- Those with non-Korean citizenship will be paid the amount of 1,000,000 KRW for airfare upon the expiration of the last contract.

- You will be required to join the National Pension and Health Insurance Plans.

- This is a one-year contract that can be renewed multiple times.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Please submit these documents to the LEI by email:

- Résumé

- Cover letter (or letter of self-introduction)

- Copies of degree(s)/certificate(s) (undergraduate level and above)

- Copies of academic transcripts (undergraduate level and above)

- Copy of passport (photo page)

- Copy of Foreigner's Registration Card (if you already reside in Korea) or Residence Card for Foreign National Koreans (or Report by Overseas Korean Residents if applicable)

- Reference contact information (may be included on résumé)

- Personal Information Collection and Use Consent Form

(Download link: SNU LEI 서울대학교 언어교육원)

HIRING PROCESS:

Stage	Schedule	Notes
Application Period	Aug. 13–30, 2026
Document Screening Results	Sep. 2, 2026	Individual notification
English Test	Sep. 3–4, 2026	Online
English Test Results	Sep. 7, 2026	Individual notification
Interview	Sep. 9, 2026, 10:00 a.m.	Tentative
Final Results	Sep. 10, 2026	Individual notification

※ The schedule is subject to change, and any changes will be announced separately.

STARTING DATE:

- October 1, 2026 (The starting date for this position is negotiable)

DEADLINE & CONTACTS:

The application deadline is Sunday, August 30, 2026. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Cho at [email protected].

HOW TO APPLY:

- By email

- Email: [email protected]

OTHER INFORMATION:

- Applicants may be disqualified if any information submitted is found to be false or inaccurate.

- No candidate may be selected if none is deemed suitable.

To apply, email [email protected]