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To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.    Sun-Young Kim, English; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor, Mokpo National University, JeonNam, South Korea Message 1: English; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor, Mokpo National University, JeonNam, South Korea Date: 18-May-2010 From: Sun-Young Kim <sunyoung0412mokpo.ac.kr> Subject: English; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor, Mokpo National University, JeonNam, South Korea E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Mokpo National University Department: English Education Job Location: Muan-Gun, JeonNam, Korea, South Web Address: http://www.mokpo.ac.kr Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics Required Language(s): English (eng) Description: TESOL/TEFL: Full-time, Tenure Track Position (Full-time Instructor or Assistant Professor), Mokpo National University, South Korea The Department of English Education at Mokpo National University, South Korea, invites one native speaker of English for a tenure track position, with specialization in TESOL, TEFL, or linguistics. The successful candidate will be appointed as either a full-time instructor or an assistant professor depending on teaching and research experience in the specified field. 1. Qualifications - A Master's or doctoral degree in TESOL, TEFL, or linguistics (an applicant with a Master's degree requires 3 years of teaching experience) - A non-Korean, native speaker of English - At least one published research paper in professional journals or paper presented at conference (in case of single author) 2. Duties a) Teaching load - Lectures at the undergraduate level: minimum nine hours per week per semester - The school year consists of two semesters: the first starting in March and the second starting in September - Lectures at the graduate level: a three-week program during summer & winter vacation b) Other duties - Office hours - MA thesis supervision - Faculty meetings - Other general duties as a regular faculty member 3. Remuneration a) Salary will be highly competitive at the university level in Korea and commensurate with your: - Teaching and research experiences - Performance evaluation (the incentive scheme guided by Korean government) 4. Benefits - The employment for this full-time position is secured by the Korean government's employment policy and the University's employment regulations. If employed, you can be promoted to a higher position in accordance with Mokpo National University regulations. The initial length of the employment contract is for two years or four years depending on your qualifications. - National pension and health insurance - An efficiency apartment on campus equipped with the basic utilities costing approximately $200 per month (available for singles only) - One-way airfare for those candidates who visit us for a job interview - One or one and a half year's sabbatical leave possible after the first five years of employment - University research grants 5. Application Deadline - Application materials must be received by June 17, 2010. - To apply for this position, please visit the Office of Academic Affairs or send your application package by mail. Your application must be delivered to the office by 6 p.m. (Korean standard time), on June 17, 2010. 6. Important Dates - Application period: May 26 - June 17, 2010 - Demo class and interviews: July 6, 2010 - Official job offer announcement: July 29, 2010 - Employment starts on September 1, 2010 7. Additional Notes - The various forms required are downloadable from the Mokpo National University website (http://www.mokpo.ac.kr) - Submitted documents will not be returned except for original diplomas - The University reserves the right to terminate any appointment of applicants if no applicant meets the announced qualifications - Short-listed candidates for a demo class and interviews will be notified individually - Successful candidates will be employed on a contract basis in accordance with University regulations - The University follows the employment rules of professors at Mokpo National University for those not specified in detail in this job announcement Application Deadline: 17-Jun-2010 Mailing Address for Applications: Sun-Young Kim Office of Academic Affairs Mokpo National University 61 DoRim-Ri, CheongGye-Myeon Muan-Gun, JeonNam 534-729 Korea, South Contact Information: Sun-Young Kim Email: sunyoung0412mokpo.ac.kr Phone: 82-61-450-2541 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 19-May-2010       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.