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Teaching Opportunities at Woosong University and Colleges in Daejeon, Korea
| Institution: | Woosong University |
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| Location: | Daejeon, South Korea |
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| Posted: | 11/18/2009 |
| Application Due: | Open Until Filled |
| Type: | Full Time |
Teaching Opportunities at Woosong University and Colleges in Daejeon, Korea
Woosong Educational Foundation is seeking qualified candidates to fill several positions as EFL teachers beginning at different times between the 14th December, 2009 and March 1st, 2010.
Woosong Foundation includes Woosong University, Woosong Information College and Woosong Language Institute.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Native English speaker from Australia, Canada, Ireland, N.Z, South Africa, U.K, or the USA
- Master degree in a related field preferred
- Bachelor degree with at least two year's experience and TESOL certification will be considered
JOB DESCRIPTION
General English Language Teachers (GEL)
- Teach a variety of credit and noncredit English language classes
- Maximum teaching 20 hours per week plus 4 office hours (N.B. Actual teaching hours often average around 15 per week)
STARTING SALARY
- BA + significant experience W2,100,000 - W2,400,000
- MA + 1 year experience W2,300,000 - W2,600,000 with 8+ years experience
BENEFITS
- Relocation allowance of W40,000 per day for up to seven days (payable with
first pay check)
- Air fare allowance (an additional W300,000 with your first pay check and W500,000 upon contract completion) for first year teachers
- One month's additional salary is paid as a bonus upon the completion of a second year's contract and every year contract thereafter
- Housing: Rent-free partially furnished apartment close to the campus (single or family accommodation is available).
- Vacation - 5 weeks (N.B. 6 weeks vacation for a second and subsequent contracts)
- Medical / Dental: National Health Insurance plan approximately W45,000 per month
- Private Pension Fund approximately W100,000 - 125,000 per month
- Two-year local and U.S. tax exemption for American citizens
- Free Korean language classes
CONTRACT PERIOD
- One year contract starting between the 14th December, 2009 and March 1st, 2010, depending on the availability of the teacher. (Renewable with satisfactory performance)
- Orientation meetings February 25th and 26th 2010
- Teacher arrival no later than February 22nd 2009
GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Woosong offers staff discounts to study in the (M.A TESOL-MALL) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Multimedia-Assisted Language Learning Graduate Degree program at Woosong University
http://vod.woosong.ac.kr/tesol
APPLICATION PROCESS
First screening--Submit a cover letter and resume, to the Woosong Hiring Committee at: woosonghiring@gmail.com
* New Korean Immigration Requirements for E-2 visa applications require a criminal background check and health reports. Failure to provide the relevant paperwork in a timely manner may be grounds to cease the application process.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be conducted between November 20th and January 9th, 2010.
In country candidates may be asked to demonstrate a sample lesson in front of a hiring committee on a Saturday to be announced later.
Submission Deadline
January 9th, 2010
Contact Information
Email: woosonghiring@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Human Resource Coordinator
Woosong University Language Institute
196-5 Jayang Dong, Dong Gu
Daejon, South Korea 300-831
Woosong Educational Foundation is seeking qualified candidates to fill several positions as EFL teachers beginning at different times between the 14th December, 2009 and March 1st, 2010.
Woosong Foundation includes Woosong University, Woosong Information College and Woosong Language Institute.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Native English speaker from Australia, Canada, Ireland, N.Z, South Africa, U.K, or the USA
- Master degree in a related field preferred
- Bachelor degree with at least two year's experience and TESOL certification will be considered
JOB DESCRIPTION
General English Language Teachers (GEL)
- Teach a variety of credit and noncredit English language classes
- Maximum teaching 20 hours per week plus 4 office hours (N.B. Actual teaching hours often average around 15 per week)
STARTING SALARY
- BA + significant experience W2,100,000 - W2,400,000
- MA + 1 year experience W2,300,000 - W2,600,000 with 8+ years experience
BENEFITS
- Relocation allowance of W40,000 per day for up to seven days (payable with
first pay check)
- Air fare allowance (an additional W300,000 with your first pay check and W500,000 upon contract completion) for first year teachers
- One month's additional salary is paid as a bonus upon the completion of a second year's contract and every year contract thereafter
- Housing: Rent-free partially furnished apartment close to the campus (single or family accommodation is available).
- Vacation - 5 weeks (N.B. 6 weeks vacation for a second and subsequent contracts)
- Medical / Dental: National Health Insurance plan approximately W45,000 per month
- Private Pension Fund approximately W100,000 - 125,000 per month
- Two-year local and U.S. tax exemption for American citizens
- Free Korean language classes
CONTRACT PERIOD
- One year contract starting between the 14th December, 2009 and March 1st, 2010, depending on the availability of the teacher. (Renewable with satisfactory performance)
- Orientation meetings February 25th and 26th 2010
- Teacher arrival no later than February 22nd 2009
GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Woosong offers staff discounts to study in the (M.A TESOL-MALL) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Multimedia-Assisted Language Learning Graduate Degree program at Woosong University
http://vod.woosong.ac.kr/tesol
APPLICATION PROCESS
First screening--Submit a cover letter and resume, to the Woosong Hiring Committee at: woosonghiring@gmail.com
* New Korean Immigration Requirements for E-2 visa applications require a criminal background check and health reports. Failure to provide the relevant paperwork in a timely manner may be grounds to cease the application process.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be conducted between November 20th and January 9th, 2010.
In country candidates may be asked to demonstrate a sample lesson in front of a hiring committee on a Saturday to be announced later.
Submission Deadline
January 9th, 2010
Contact Information
Email: woosonghiring@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Human Resource Coordinator
Woosong University Language Institute
196-5 Jayang Dong, Dong Gu
Daejon, South Korea 300-831
Application Information
| Postal Address: | Joel Hopkinson English Language Communication Woosong University Dong gu 186 Jayang dong Daejeon 300-816 South Korea |
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| Phone: | 82-42-625-6922 |
| Fax: | 82-42-624-7294 |
| Email Address: | woosonghiring@gmail.com |
ABOUT US:
- Woosong is one of the largest employers of foreign English teachers in Daejeon. We currently have over 80 foreign faculty working with us.
- The Woosong campus is centrally located between the bus terminal, train station and down town area (10 min by taxi, 30 min walk), 5 min from the Daejeon I.C.
- The Woosong subway station is a 15 min walk from campus.
- Daejeon city is 1 hour from Seoul by KTX, 2.5 hours from Busan and 3 hrs from Incheon. http://www.metro.daejeon.kr/english/
- Daejeon is the 5th largest city in South Korea. It is a major urban city with a country feel. The cost of living is cheaper than in Seoul or Busan.
- Woosong employees enjoy staff discounts at Woosong affiliated businesses such as restaurants, car care, gym memberships and indoor swimming pools.
- Woosong has a condo at Daecheon beach (2 hrs west of Daejeon) that is available for Woosong staff by reservation.
- Woosong is one of the largest employers of foreign English teachers in Daejeon. We currently have over 80 foreign faculty working with us.
- The Woosong campus is centrally located between the bus terminal, train station and down town area (10 min by taxi, 30 min walk), 5 min from the Daejeon I.C.
- The Woosong subway station is a 15 min walk from campus.
- Daejeon city is 1 hour from Seoul by KTX, 2.5 hours from Busan and 3 hrs from Incheon. http://www.metro.daejeon.kr/english/
- Daejeon is the 5th largest city in South Korea. It is a major urban city with a country feel. The cost of living is cheaper than in Seoul or Busan.
- Woosong employees enjoy staff discounts at Woosong affiliated businesses such as restaurants, car care, gym memberships and indoor swimming pools.
- Woosong has a condo at Daecheon beach (2 hrs west of Daejeon) that is available for Woosong staff by reservation.
