Visiting Professor of Culinary Arts — Global Cuisine and Café Operations Woosong University |

Department of Sol International Culinary Arts, SICA Major Daejeon, South Korea Appointment:

Visiting Professor Number of Positions:

One Contract:

Initial one-year fixed-term appointment, renewable annually based on performance

Start Date:

March 1, 2027

Annual Salary:

KRW 50,000,000-75,000,000

before tax, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Exceptional candidates may be considered for a higher salary.

Application Review:

Rolling review until the position is filled. The Opportunity Woosong University invites applications for a Visiting Professor position in its Global Culinary Arts program. We seek an experienced culinary professional who can bring industry expertise into practical teaching. The successful candidate will teach culinary courses and serve as the dedicated faculty advisor for Starico, guiding students in their practical learning. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to culinary education in an international environment, with teaching responsibilities spanning café operations, à la carte preparation, world cuisine, and health-conscious cooking. About the Program Woosong University's Global Culinary Arts program combines European and Asian culinary traditions with hands-on skills development. Taught in English by an international faculty, the program prepares students for careers across the global culinary and food-service industries. Students study culinary techniques alongside business operations, restaurant management, communication, and customer service. Practical learning is supported by dedicated culinary, baking and pastry, and wine and barista training facilities. The program connects technical proficiency with creativity, adaptability, and an understanding of professional food-service environments.

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Program Overview — English Program Overview — Korean Teaching Facilities — Korean Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Teach 20 credit hours per semester in culinary subjects. Serve as the dedicated faculty advisor for Starico, providing guidance and supervision for student practical learning. Required Qualifications An associate degree or higher in Culinary Arts. More than 10 years of professional field experience. The ability to teach in English. Preferred Qualifications Experience establishing or operating a business overseas. Potential Teaching Areas Teaching assignments may include the following courses, depending on program needs: Café Operations À la Carte Menu Preparation World Cuisine Health and Diet Cuisine Final course assignments will be determined by program needs.

Compensation and Benefits Salary:

KRW 50,000,000-75,000,000

annually before tax, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Exceptional candidates may be considered for a higher salary.

Housing:

Faculty housing may be provided, subject to availability.

Relocation Support:

Round-trip economy-class airfare reimbursement for faculty hired from outside the Republic of Korea.

Settlement Allowance:

KRW 100,000

per day for up to 15 days of early arrival before the appointment start date.

Vacation:

20 paid working days of annual leave per year.

Insurance and Pension:

Enrollment in Korean National Health Insurance and the National Pension Scheme. How to Apply Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Prepare your application documents. Before completing the online application form, prepare all documents listed under Application Documents below in English. Documents should be in PDF format, except for the photograph, which should be in JPG format . Complete the online application form. Use the Apply Now button to access and complete the form. Verify your application. Follow the instructions in the verification email sent by Adobe Acrobat to confirm your application. Submit your application documents. After completing the verification process, email your prepared documents to hr-support@live.wsu.ac.kr . Application Documents Curriculum vitae Scanned copy of your passport Degree diplomas or graduation certificates: Copies for all degrees earned, including associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, as applicable.

Official academic transcripts:

Transcripts for each degree listed above. Official employment verification letters or career certificates: Documents must be on official letterhead, state employment start and end dates, and bear an authorized signature.

Relevant professional certifications:

Certifications related to your field or specialization. Research publications from the past three years: Submit if applicable. Alien Registration Card (ARC): Submit a scanned copy only if you already hold one.

Passport-style photograph:

A digital file in JPG format. Additional Information Applicants may apply for only one position per recruitment cycle . If multiple applications are submitted, only the first submission will be reviewed. This recruitment is open only to foreign nationals. Korean nationals should refer to Woosong University's official website for domestic faculty recruitment opportunities.

Application Inquiries:

hr-support@live.wsu.ac.kr