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[Spring 2026] Assistant Professor of Japanese as Second Language
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Assistant Professor of Japanese as Second Language
- Institution: Woosong University – Liberal Arts College
- Location: Daejeon, South Korea
- Position Type: Full-time, Assistant Professor (Non-tenure track)
- Start Date: March 1, 2026
- Salary: KRW 40,800,000 – 43,200,000 annually, before tax (commensurate with qualifications and experience). Exceptional candidates may be considered for a higher salary.
About the Department
The Woosong Liberal Arts College offers a wide range of liberal arts courses designed to help students develop as well-rounded individuals beyond their majors. By providing education in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, arts, and global competencies, the college fosters critical thinking, creativity, communication skills, and character development, preparing students with the essential competencies needed to succeed in a rapidly changing global society.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Teach 20 credit hours per semester in Japanese language and related subjects.
- Provide academic advising, support student clubs, and participate in university committees.
- Engage in professional development and contribute to curriculum innovation within the college.
- Perform additional administrative duties as assigned by the department or college leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Japanese Education or a closely related field.
- Minimum 2 years of teaching experience at the university or corporate level.
▶ Teaching experience obtained before or after doctoral study is acceptable, but experience gained during degree enrollment will not be counted.
▶ Primary or secondary school teaching experience with valid certification will also be recognized.
▶ Private academy (hagwon) experience will not be accepted.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to communicate effectively in Korean or English in academic and professional contexts.
- Experience in international exchange or global academic collaboration.
Teaching Areas (may include)
- Japanese for World Citizenship 1
- Understanding of Japanese Culture 1
- Japanese Speaking Practice 1
(Final course assignments will be determined by departmental needs.)
Compensation and Benefits
- Housing: Faculty housing provided (subject to availability).
- Relocation: One-way economy-class airfare reimbursement up to KRW 500,000 (for international hires relocating to Korea).
- Settlement Allowance: KRW 40,000 per day (up to 7 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.