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[Spring 2026] Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education
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Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education
- Institution: Woosong University – Department of Early Childhood Education
- 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 Early Childhood Education provides specialized training in early childhood education and child development. The program covers theories and practices in teaching young children, including developmental stages, instructional methods, play-based learning, safety, and child protection. Students also gain practical experience through field placements and educational research projects. Graduates are well-prepared to pursue diverse careers as educators, researchers, and professionals in early childhood education and childcare.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Teach 15 credit hours per semester.
- Develop and update course materials to ensure academic rigor and industry relevance.
- Advise and mentor students in academic and career development.
- Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation processes.
- Participate in departmental and university committees, academic events, and student activities.
- 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 Early Childhood Education or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated proficiency in English for teaching and academic communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- Practical experience in early childhood education.
Teaching Areas (may include)
- Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- Infant and Child Development
- Teaching Method of Play
- Curriculum for Early Childhood Education
- Teaching Method for Infant and Early Childhood Education
(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.