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[Spring 2026] Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
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Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
- Institution: Woosong University – Department of Physical Therapy
- Location: Daejeon, South Korea
- Position Type: Full-time, Assistant Professor (Non-tenure track)
- Start Date: March 1, 2026
- Salary: KRW 60,000,000 – 75,000,000 annually, before tax (commensurate with qualifications and experience). Exceptional candidates may be considered for a higher salary.
About the Department
The Department of Physical Therapy at Woosong University is committed to educating skilled and compassionate professionals equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical clinical experience. Our curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practice, hands-on training, and interdisciplinary collaboration to prepare students for successful careers in rehabilitation and healthcare. Through a global and forward-looking educational approach, we strive to develop practitioners who can contribute to the well-being and recovery of diverse patient populations.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Teach 15 credit hours per semester.
- Develop and update course materials to ensure academic rigor and clinical relevance.
- Advise and mentor students on academic and career development.
- Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation processes.
- Participate in departmental and university committees, academic events, and student organizations.
- Support the mission of the department and university through service activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the department chair or dean.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Physical Therapy, Physiotherapy, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist.
- Evidence of scholarly productivity, with research output meeting or exceeding institutional standards over the past 2 years.
(For reference: Single-author publications in SCI-grade journals are counted as 200%; in Scopus/non-SCI journals as 100%. For multi-author papers, credits are proportionally allocated based on authorship role and number of co-authors.)
- Proficiency in English for teaching and academic communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in international academic exchange or collaboration.
- Ability to teach in Korean as well as English.
Spring Semester
- Capstone Design
- Clinical Practice: Sports Physical Therapy
- Clinical Practice: Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Postural Assessment and Evaluation
Summer Semester
- Introduction to Physical Therapy
Fall Semester
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Public Health Statistics
- Examination, Evaluation, and Use of Equipment in Rehabilitation
(Final course assignments will be determined by departmental needs.)
Compensation and Benefits
- Housing: Faculty housing provided (subject to availability).
- Relocation: Round-trip economy class airfare reimbursement for international hires.
- Settlement Allowance: KRW 100,000 per day (up to 15 days) for early arrival prior to the start date.
- Vacation: 20 paid working days per year.
- Insurance & Pension: National Health Insurance and Korea Teachers’ Pension (approx. 9% employee contribution).
- 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.