Korea Science Academy(KSA)
of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Http://www.ksa.hs.kr
Recruiting Foreign Teachers
KSA of KAIST, a special high school for students gifted in mathematics and science, is looking for competent and sincere foreign teachers as follows:
1. Employment areas and positions
Department |
Subject |
Major field of study |
Positions |
Dept. of Math & Computer Science |
Mathematics |
All areas of pure and applied Mathematics |
1 |
Dept. of Physics & Earth Science |
Physics |
All areas of pure and applied Physics |
2 |
Dept. of Chemistry & Biology |
Chemistry |
All areas of Chemistry |
1 |
Biology |
All areas of Biology |
1 | |
Dept. of Humanities & Arts |
Economics |
All areas of Economics |
1 |
ECC |
English |
Prefer a masters degree in English or Education (but, will accept others based on experience and qualifications) |
2 |
2. Eligibility
Science and Economics |
English |
A person with a doctors degree or a masters degree and 5 years or more of teaching and/or research experiences. A person who is versed in English (Most lectures must be taught in English.) |
A native speaker of English with at least a Bachelors degree or a person who is proficient in Korean and English, such as a Korean-American or a bilingual person (a person who has Korean nationality is not eligible) |
3. Term of Employment
The renewal of contract is available.
* Science and Economics: 2 years (August 23, 2010 - August 22, 2012)
* English: 1 year (August 23, 2010 - August 22, 2011)
4. Working Hours
- 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday (*Working hours can be adjusted by schools circumstances.)
5. Working Condition
- Salary (depending on qualification and experience/negotiable)
* Starting from 40,000,000 KRW per year (for Science and Economics)
2,500,000 KRW per month (for English)
- Housing: Furnished housing provided.
- Entrance allowance: Up to 2,000,000 KRW including airfare, moving expenses, etc.
- Severance pay: equivalent to one month"s salary.
- Compulsory medical insurance: 50% of premiums paid by employer
- National Pension: 50% of contributions paid by employer
6. Selection Process
- Stage 1: Evaluation of submitted documents (KSA will give individual notice.)
- Stage 2: Interview and open class lecture (30mins. each)
- Only for applicants who pass stage 1
* If the applicant cannot have a face-to-face interview at KSA, the interview will be done using real-time video or telephone.
7. Required Documents to be submitted
- Application [KSA form]
- Certificate of every academic degree (photocopy of the diploma)
- One photocopy of passport
- 2 or more recommendation letters
- The final degree thesis (or abstract of the thesis) * only for Science and Economics
8. Application Period
- From March 22 to April 30, 2010.
9. Contact Information
- For more information: Ms. Yeonmee Choo
Address: Korea Science Academy of KAIST (Dept. of Academic Affairs)
899 Danggam 3-Dong, Busanjin-Gu, Busan 614-822, South Korea
(우614-822) 대한민국 부산시 부산진구 당감3동 899번지 한국과학영재학교 교무지원부
Telephone: +82-51-6062-161, Fax: +82-51-6062-362
E-mail: hohomeeya@kaist.ac.kr , Home page: http://www.ksa.hs.kr