Korean Job Discussion Forums

[jlb]

I've just finished a book about getting a university job in South Korea. I hope it's helpful (I welcome any feedback that would help make it better).

Check it out here:

http://www.amazon.com/How-Get-University-South-Korea-ebook/dp/B00ORLRP2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416363661&sr=8-1&keywords=how+to+get+a+university+job

[edwardcatflap]

[GENO123]

Writing a book is a better way to make money than to work at a University in South Korea. Congratulations on your achievement.

[jlb]

I'm reminded of why I no longer frequent the forums here. I think the book could be helpful to people looking for uni jobs. If you're not interested, don't buy it.

[PRagic]

congrats on finishing up a book and getting it out there, first off.

most people applying to university jobs will have been in k land for at least a couple of years to begin with, so odds are the info will be repetitive. still, for a couple of bucks, why not get somebody's take on the process, especially if you're a newly minted MA and looking to get into u teaching.

but when all is said and done, it'll boil down to pedigree (degree type and level, certs, and experience), contacts, and timing. a lot of the chapters, while interesting, should send up red flags to anyone even thinking of going for a university slot. if you can't build a CV, field interview questions, and put together a demo, you should really be thinking twice about applying to begin with, and that goes quadruple for the better jobs out there.

if you're going to update it, it would be great to see input from a LOT of university teachers - the good, the bad, and the ugly. just a suggestion. then you could dissagregate levels and types of u jobs and who might best apply to what type of university and position.

hope you have success with the venture. a lot of people talk about actually writing something and getting it out there, but a very small percentage do. cheers to you.

[tob55]

Checked out your blog, and I must say it is nice. Informative and provides a good list of resources. Keep up the good work. I checked out your book and the Kindle price is WAY good. People should look into getting it if you are searching for University employment. BTW, I don't know the OP, unless it was a chance meeting at one of the KOTESOL events, so I am not a friend of a friend who is recommending. I just wanted to support a good effort done by the OP.

[jlb]

Thanks PR, Tob, and Gen, I appreciate your support.

The way I see it, it's the same price as a couple rolls of Gimbap so even if someone only gets 2 or 3 helpful tips (although I'm sure 99% of people would get more), it's money well spent. It's a pretty easy read (lots of sections!) and you could get through it in 2-3 hours, or even less if you just skip to the sections most applicable to you.

PR: I do break down uni jobs into 3 "Tiers" plus unigwons in the book and make suggestions for the less-qualified applicants (those with a fresh MA but no uni experience) to focus on the bottom tier uni jobs and unigwons in order to get their 2 years experience so they can move up in the world.

[PRagic]

Way ahead of me. Cool beans...

[jlb]

Like the Facebook page if you're searching for a uni job. I'll be posting lots of helpful stuff there, including some excerpts from my book and links to some promising looking jobs (especially those for people with only a bachelor's degree).

https://www.facebook.com/unijobkorea?ref=bookmarks

[SeoulNate]

Well, GL I guess, but a short look over the blog with I saw this,

[PRagic]

To save you some time, I posted about 17 links to universities currently hiring, several of which only require a BA. That was on the 'University jobs without university experience' thread. Cheers, P.R.