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[Milwaukiedave]

Hi,

It's been awhile since I've posted and I'm considering coming back to Korea (I was there previously for 3 1/2 years).

Does anyone know anything about Chonnam University?

Also they did a phone interview (I'm currently in the US) with one of the other native speaking teachers interviewing me. Has anyone ever heard of this being done by other colleges?

Just curious if anyone has a take on this.

Thanks...

[OiGirl]

Are you talking about a job in the Language Education Center, the English Language and Literature department, the English Education department, or some other area?

[Milwaukiedave]

It is at the Language Education Center, here is the ad:

http://www.eslcafe.com/jobs/korea/index.cgi?read=26666

Anyone else have input?

Edit: Just for clarification I did do a search and found nothing in the forum discussions.

[genezorm]

i would be concerned that it's a 10 month contract

which seems like they are just trying to not pay you for what should be paid vacation

i don't see why someone wouldn't want the "12 month contract" that is also available

[normalcyispasse]

Which Jeonnam University? If you're talking about the one in Yeosu, they've a pretty solid reputation around these parts.

[Milwaukiedave]

Normalcy,

It's the one in Gwangju, but the same school as they have two campuses.

Genezorm,

The ad said both 10 month, but 12 month was also available. From what I understand it is because they are looking to start someone at the end of next month (2 months into the term). I'd take the 12 month no question.

Anyone else have input?

[safeblad]

i have missed your stevemcgarrett bating.

[Milwaukiedave]

Yeah I see something never change around here. I would have thought our friends upstairs would have taken care of that by now.

[Hanson]

[Milwaukiedave]

Thanks Hanson...that actually was what happened in this interview. The guy who I talked to was a native speaker I think from England.

[Milwaukiedave]

Any other feedback on this university?

[glass23]

I'm also wondering if anyone knows anything about the program at Chonnam University, in particular the Language Education Center in Yeosu. There's a job ad up for it on Dave's now:

Professional Native-Speaker Teachers of English Required at Chonnam National University (Yeosu Campus), South Korea

Posted By: Chonnam National University <[email protected]>
Date: Tuesday, 18 March 2008, at 10:56 a.m.

The Language Education Center at Chonnam National University, Yeosu, which is located on the south coast of Korea, is now looking for native speakers of English who should be able to work full-time as professional English language instructors from September, 1st, 2008. The successful applicant will teach credit university English classes, as well as general English conversation classes and/or children English classes (all together, approximately 20 class hours per week). He or she will also be involved in developing English language teaching materials for Korean EFL university students in cooperation with Korean teachers of English.

1. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The applicants must:

- Be a native speaker of English (from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand,
the U.K., and the U.S.A.);
- Hold at least a B.A., B.Ed., or B.Sc. degree;
- Have professionalism.
- Be professional, enthusiastic, and ready to face the adventures of living in Korea.

Preferences:

- B.A. / B.Ed. or above in areas relating to English language teaching;
- ESL teaching certificates (TESOL, TEFL, CELTA etc);
- At least one year experience in teaching English as a second/foreign language;

2. Monthly Pay

- 2,371,000 ~ 2,556,000 million won per month depending on the applicant's teaching experiences and qualifications (approximately 20 class hours per week; no work on weekends; 8-10 weeks (most likely, 10 weeks) paid vacation in a year).

3. ACCOMMODATION AND BENEFITS

- Fully-furnished single dormitory apartment/2 rooms with internet, hot water, large TV; etc.
- Severance bonus (one month salary) upon the completion of the contract;
- Medical Insurance & National Pension: 50% paid by the employer;
- 8-10 weeks paid vacation per annum (most likely, 10 weeks paid vacation).

4. CONTRACT PERIOD

- One year, starting from September 1st, 2008 � Renewable upon mutual agreement.

5. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICANTS

- A full resume / CV with a recent photo;
- A cover letter that should include, at least, academic qualifications, teaching experiences, and more than one reference's name;
- Scanned copies of undergraduate and graduate diplomas;
- A copy of passport (photo/information page);
- A copy of the Korean alien registration card (if applicable).

Applicants should submit all the documents above; otherwise, they would not be seriously considered for this position.

6. HOW TO APPLY

- By e-mail ([email protected]) or post (see 7 below for the full address);
- (by email � please use �Yeosu LEC� in the title; by post � please add �Re: Yeosu position�);
- All applications should be received no later than Friday April. 18th, 2008;
- Only qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews, and mailed documents will not be returned;
- Original academic diplomas and transcripts, an �apostilled� criminal record check, and subsequent medical check (in Korea) will be required to the successful candidate for his or her visa issuance process.

7. CONTACT

For more information, contact Mr. Kyle Broda (Hiring Manager) via:

- E-mail: [email protected]
- Address: Language Education Center, Chonnam National University,
San 96-1 Dundeok-Dong, Yeosu-Si, JeollaNam-Do 550-749, S. Korea.