Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Corky]

I counted 6 university jobs posted within the last 5 days. 8 in the last week. I don't remember ever seeing so many job posts at the last minute like this. Usually schools scramble in January, not February. I wonder if this is a result of the visa changes. Those schools are going to have a hard time finding qualified applicants in Korea in less than a month.

[ghost]

I interviewed for a University/College job in North East Seoul yesterday (February 4, 2008).

The basic deal is: 2.2 million won, 12-16 hours teaching per week, 4-5 months paid vacation per year, one year contract, 450,000 won for housing. Also teachers should work at least 4 days per week on the campus, and give 4 office hours per week. Teachers share a common office with desks and computers.

Most classes are composed of around 40 students, and you teach around 5 classes. The University is a vocational school, so many of the students lack motivation.

If I get offered the job, I will let you know, about further hiring at this place. Thank you.

Ghost in Korea (www.gifle.go.kr)

[PRagic]

Crap wages. Might not be too bad as you could knock out an MA while you did it, then move over to a better school with better employment conditions. Beats a hakwon at least.

[kittyfye]

Yeah. Waaaaaaaaaaaaayyy beats a hagwon. My first uni job was what made me think, "Hmmm. Maybe this country would be do-able after all, especially with a PhD..."

We wish you luck.

[OiGirl]

40 students?!? Enjoy!

[Kimchieluver]

[Corky]

Another 4 jobs went up today. That's 12 in just over a week. If anyone living in Korea, especially F2 holders, ever wanted to get a uni job, this is the time to give it a shot.

[marlow]

[hogwonguy1979]

look at the salaries they are offering and you know why nobody wants them 2-2.2 with no housing and higher hours, last year univs were around 2.5/month

[TECO]