Korean Job Discussion Forums

teachmeenglish · Joined: 14 Dec 2004

Well I've been lucky enough to land a perfect uni job, but questions have come up.

1. I am on some sort of private uni pension plan. What is it and how does it work. How different/independent is it from the national system?

2. I am a Kyosuk??? prof. What does that mean? Full? Assistant? Lecturer? I undrstand I am a prof, but what level? How are the levels important or different?

3 I heard that as a prof I am legally entitles to NOT work sumemrs and winters without extra pay. Correct?

4. I only have a BSc but am almost done my MA TESL. I am on an E2. how will /' can my status change with my MA finished?

cheers

SuperHero · Joined: 10 Dec 2003 Location: Superhero Hideout

Zark · Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 2:54 pm Post subject:

Better to ask your school about these questions than people on this board.

1. Some are, some aren't. Better to ask your school.

2. Not sure - I think that is a generic term - probably "lecturer" - the only way I know for sure is to look at my contract and/or read the sign on my office door. Better to ask your school - or read your contract.

3. Varies by school. You are only "entitled" to what your contract says. And trust that even at the university level contracts are still "flexible" - Better to ask your school.

4. Depends if they will want to go through the hassle of getting it changed or not. Probably won't matter to them. Better to ask them.

Sorry about my tongue-in-cheek, but really your school is the place to find the answers.

And, Congratulations! Hope this gets you on the happy path of long vacations!

Son Deureo! · Joined: 30 Apr 2003

coolsage · Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2005 12:20 am Post subject:

Into my sixth year and second uni. The Master's should award you the E1 visa, different only in that you whisk through customs faster. As to vacations, check your contract; it should be spelled out there. Good luck with the gig. As you've no doubt discovered, the money's not much different, but the hours are far better, and the students are (arguably) more mature. Cheers.

Homer · Guest

They might give you the Kyosu title.

However you will not be a real Kyosu and more likely a lecturer.

This is normal as to qualify as a Kyosu you would need a PHD in a relevant field of study, publications and proof that you contributed to the field of study you are in.

Len8 · Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Location: Kyungju

Everyone gets their pension back if it's in a private pension fund. You have to be from either Canada or the U.S. to get your money back if it's in the National Pension fund.

Real Reality · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Location: Seoul