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cubanlord
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 Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:50 am Post subject: Interesting Job Advert. for SNU |
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The Language Education Institute of Seoul National University, the most prestigious university in Korea, is seeking dedicated and qualified English test editors. You will be required to research, write, edit, and grade test items for TEPS (Test of English Proficiency developed by Seoul National University) and other tests.
COMPENSATION: � Salary will be negotiated with successful candidates prior to employment. � Solid performance in the first year will lead to a bonus allowance, which increases annually up to the sixth year.
HOUSING: Non-Korean citizens will be provided with either housing support in the amount of 600,000 KRW each month or a minimally furnished, one- or two-bedroom apartment on campus.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: � Annual total of four weeks� paid vacation � 1,000,000 KRW for round-trip airfare at the end of the contract (for non-Korean citizens) � A 70% discount (35% for spouses) on evening courses in the LEI's Korean Language Program (KLP) � Enrollment in the Korean National Pension and Health Insurance Plans � Opportunities to participate in research projects for additional pay � There will be three bonuses per year. � Strong performance will be rewarded with additional incentive bonuses.
STARTING DATE: Negotiable |
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PRagic
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| Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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| I doubt if they'll pay enough to really get in the quality of people they need to get this test up to par, but I hope they do. Actually looks like a proper job; not an easy job, but a good one with long-term prospects. |
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Markobaggio
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| Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:37 pm Post subject: |
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| Whats the qualification criteria?? |
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cubanlord
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| Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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| Markobaggio wrote: |
| Whats the qualification criteria?? |
QUALIFICATIONS: � Master�s degree � Strong writing skills � Previous editing experience a plus, but not required
That in itself tells me that they aren't willing to pay top-dollar for anyone. I may be wrong, and probably am, but that is the impression I get. |
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cubanlord
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| Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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| PRagic wrote: |
| I doubt if they'll pay enough to really get in the quality of people they need to get this test up to par, but I hope they do. Actually looks like a proper job; not an easy job, but a good one with long-term prospects. |
Depending on what you mean by long-term. The advertisement virtually insinuates that contract renewal is terminal at the end of year 6, which is something I have seen a lot at universities in Korea. |
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naturegirl321
Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Home sweet home
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| Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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| cubanlord wrote: |
| Markobaggio wrote: |
| Whats the qualification criteria?? |
QUALIFICATIONS: � Master�s degree � Strong writing skills � Previous editing experience a plus, but not required
That in itself tells me that they aren't willing to pay top-dollar for anyone. I may be wrong, and probably am, but that is the impression I get. |
What would the criteria be if they were willing to pay top dollar? |
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cdninkorea
Joined: 27 Jan 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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| Someone with an MA shouldn't take a job with only 4 weeks vacation unless it pays phenomenally well. |
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naturegirl321
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| Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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| ok, thanks |
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fustiancorduroy
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| Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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| cubanlord wrote: |
| PRagic wrote: |
| I doubt if they'll pay enough to really get in the quality of people they need to get this test up to par, but I hope they do. Actually looks like a proper job; not an easy job, but a good one with long-term prospects. |
Depending on what you mean by long-term. The advertisement virtually insinuates that contract renewal is terminal at the end of year 6, which is something I have seen a lot at universities in Korea. |
They've posted this ad before, and there was a discussion about it then. I reckoned that they should pay at least 4 million a month, starting, seeing as how you'd be making the actual script for the TEPS (which, as PRagic pointed out, needs a lot of improvements). But another poster, KoreaAmbition, I think it was, reckoned they pay closer to 2.5. Seeing as how this is the second ad I've seen from them in the past 4 months or so, he might have been right. |
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KoreanAmbition
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| Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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fustian,
Mine was just a guess. I personally know a guy working in the TEPS department making around the salary I quoted, but I'm not sure if this job ad is for the exact same position. (It sounds like it is though.)
However, they do offer housing...and if you are MARRIED and can get into the housing there, then it's a different story; it's big. If you had to rent the equivalent to that housing on your own, I think it would be close to 2 million won per month. The ad says "minimally furnished" but actually it's very nicely furnished and the housing is in great condition.
As well, if someone is looking to get that school's name on their resume, then I think it might be worth trying for the job.
I don't think the job is super appealing... but if you can tolerate the job, the other things are really good benefits. |
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Markobaggio
Joined: 10 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:08 am Post subject: |
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| Sorry pal, were did you see the ad, i've checked the board and couldnt find it....Or the contact details for the recruiter?? |
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fustiancorduroy
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Markobaggio wrote: |
| Sorry pal, were did you see the ad, i've checked the board and couldnt find it....Or the contact details for the recruiter?? |
The ad is out there, but not on this board. Copy some of the text from the OP and do a Google search. Be sure to put the text in quotation marks. You will find the ad. |
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ddeubel
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