Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Chet Wautlands]

Hello! Has anyone worked at Soonchunhyang University? How was it?

[jlb]

double post

[jlb]

I haven't worked there but I have friends who do.

If you want to work for a control freak, micro-managing, 2-faced, crazy lady then this is your place. You'll be interviewed by her actually. Do not be fooled by initial appearances. And I'm not even exagerating.

Housing is not great...basically student dorms (cockroaches included!).

You have to work 3 weeks camps in both summer and winter for no extra pay, which is actually the worst part about the job.

However, it does perhaps remain better than a sketchy hagwon? You do get a decent amount of vaction (12 or 13 weeks approx). And you do get paid on time.

[Chet Wautlands]

Hmm... not the news I was looking to hear. Thank you for your honesty.

[plato's republic]

I was looking at Soonchunhyang as well. This doesn't sound too good. I thought I read on the job ad that overtime is paid. So I take it that summer/winter camps are not considered as overtime, or that promises are not kept?

Anyone else have any feedback?

[jinks]

I don't work there, but I know people who do work / have worked at SCH. Camps during vacation are a part of the basic salary deal; you will NOT receive extra money for working on these compulsory camps.

[Highwayman]

Apply. Then ask about paid camps. Then decline the position if they're not included. You may get a special offer, and if not, at least you're educating the management about why they can't take their pick of potential staff. They might wise up some day.

[jlb]

I can tell you with 100% certainty that the camps are not paid. I know many of the teachers there and they complain about it endlessly.

[anjucat]

I will confirm what jlb wrote. Spot on.

[Krishire]

I think OP should offer up a couple details. Is this your first university employment? Are you in Korea now? Qualifications?

I currently work at SCH and think it's a great place to start. There's VERY little over head management and they give you a lot of free reign with your classes. There's no submitting lesson plans or reporting to a department chair. Also the co-workers are a fantastic bunch, the job is very low stress, and there are other little perks (TIEL cert course, Hangul classes, campus gym, overtime opportunities).

I can confirm that camps are required but not paid. There is one in the winter and one in the summer. Yeah it sucks. Also the pension plan needs serious revision. They take pension but the school does not match the amount.

If you have any questions, feel free to PM me. I don't have a "friend" working there, I am here now.

[jlb]

[timetramp]

I am just wondering about the accommodation. In the job description they say you get "one room" and in another post here on this forum someone said its a "dorm-type" of housing (if i remember correctly)...does this mean one share a room with another teacher?

And how big are the cockroaches exactly? Would i need to nail my food to the floor each night before bed to make sure its still there in the morning??

[timetramp]

..oh and i searched online for nightlife in Asan (clubs etc) ...but nothing of interest came up. I take it not much is happening in the area..?

[champfer]

Hey Krishire, it won't let me pm you because I'm not active enough here. I applied for Soonchunhyang and want to ask you a couple questions... can you message me?

[armyofone]

I know this is an old thread, but I was just offered a job with this Uni and wanted more details since this thread scared the bejesus out of me. Basically all I want to know is if I should run for my life......

As a sidenote, I am okay with the camps I guess since it would be my first uni job and a definite step-up for me, but what is this I hear about cockroaches and dorm life????