Assistant Professor of English as Second Language

Assistant Professor of English as

Second Language Institution:

Woosong University•

Liberal Arts College Location:

Daejeon city,

Republic of Korea Position Type:

Full-time, Assistant Professor (Non-tenure track)

Start Date:

September 1, 2026

Salary:

KRW 32,000,000

• 43,200,000 annually (before tax), commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Exceptional candidates may be considered for a higher salary. About the Department The Liberal Arts College at Woosong University offers a broad range of courses designed to foster well-rounded, globally competent graduates. Through education in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, arts, and global communication, the College emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, effective communication, and character development. The program equips students with essential skills needed to succeed in an increasingly interconnected and rapidly changing global society. Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to: Teach 20 credit hours per semester . Provide academic advising, support student clubs, serve on academic committees, and participate in professional development activities. Hold four (4) office hours per week and perform other administrative duties as required. Undertake overseas assignments at a partner institution affiliated with Woosong University (e.g., Kazakhstan, China) on a six-month rotational basis, as part of the University's international exchange and cooperation programs. Required Qualifications A Master's degree or higher in English Education or a closely related field with a minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience , OR A Doctoral degree in a relevant field (teaching experience not required).

Additional notes regarding teaching experience:

Teaching experience may be recognized both before and after completion of graduate studies; however, experience obtained during enrollment in a degree program will not be counted. Acceptable teaching experience includes university-level or corporate-level instruction . Teaching experience at private language academies will not be recognized. Licensed primary or secondary school teaching experience will be recognized. Applicants from countries where English is not the native language (based on passport nationality) are required to submit a TESOL certificate . Applicants holding passports from the following native-English-speaking countries are exempt from this requirement: United States United Kingdom Canada Australia New Zealand Ireland South Africa Preferred Qualifications Strong preference will be given to candidates with licensed primary or secondary school teaching experience. Teaching Areas (may include) English for World Citizenship II Academic Reading & Writing Global English Communication (Final course assignments will be determined by departmental needs.)

Compensation and Benefits Housing:

Faculty housing may be provided, subject to availability.

Relocation Support:

One-way economy-class airfare reimbursement up to

KRW 500,000

for faculty hired from outside the Republic of Korea.

Settlement Allowance:

A settlement allowance of

KRW 40,000

per day will be provided for early arrival prior to the commencement date, for up to seven (7) days.

Vacation:

Thirty (30) paid working days of annual leave per year.

Insurance & Pension:

Enrollment in the Korean National Health Insurance and the Private School Teachers' Pension.

Research Funding:

Eligible for competitive research grants based on publications: Scopus-Indexed Journal (Single Author):

KRW 5,000,000

per paper SCI-Indexed Journal (Single Author):

KRW 5,000,000

per paper KCI-Indexed Journal (Single Author):

KRW 3,000,000

per paper + additional

KRW 2,000,000

per paper (up to

KRW 7,000,000

annually)

• For multi-author papers, funding is allocated proportionally per university policy.

Overseas Assignment Incentives:

An additional

KRW 1,000,000

per month during the overseas assignment period, separate from regular salary. A performance-based incentive of up to

KRW 3,000,000

upon completion of a six-month overseas exchange assignment. Additional points awarded toward faculty performance evaluations. Application Instructions Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Prepare the [Required Documents for Application] stated in number 4. Complete the online application form via the [Apply Now] button. Confirm your application through the Adobe Acrobat verification email. Submit the following documents in English to 📧 facultysupport@live.wsu.ac.kr : [Required Documents for Application] ① Curriculum Vitae ② Cover Letter ③ Scanned Copy of Passport ④ Degree Diplomas (or Certificates of Graduation)

• Copies of all degrees earned (Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral). ⑤ Academic Transcripts
• Official transcripts for each degree listed above. ⑥ Official Employment Verification Letters or Career Certificates
• Must be on official letterhead, indicate start and end dates, and be signed. ⑦ Relevant Professional Certifications
• Certifications related to your field or major (e.g., TESOL, Culinary License, Primary/Secondary School Teacher Certification). ⑧ Research Publications from the Last Three Years
• Submit only if applicable. ⑨ Alien Registration Card (ARC)
• Submit a scanned copy only if you already possess one. ⑩ Passport-Style Photo
• Digital file in JPG format.

Additional Information Applicants may apply for only one position per recruitment cycle . Multiple applications will result in only the first submission being reviewed. This position is open only to foreign faculty members . Korean nationals should refer to Woosong University's official website for domestic faculty opportunities.