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solarlunar
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 Posted: Mon May 12, 2014 3:28 pm Post subject: Teaching Positions for PhD's? |
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I'm very much intrigued by the prospect of teaching in South Korea.
However, I am probably greatly overqualified since I have both a master's and PhD from a prestigious university here in the states.
Teaching english sounds like a nice idea, but am wondering if there are readily available university positions for an english speaking PhD.
I think it would be fun and rewarding to teach english for a year or so, but would prefer to teach in the field I trained in.
Any suggestions welcome. |
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rainman3277
Joined: 13 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2014 9:21 pm Post subject: Re: Teaching Positions for PhD's? |
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| solarlunar wrote: |
I'm very much intrigued by the prospect of teaching in South Korea.
However, I am probably greatly overqualified since I have both a master's and PhD from a prestigious university here in the states.
Teaching english sounds like a nice idea, but am wondering if there are readily available university positions for an english speaking PhD.
I think it would be fun and rewarding to teach english for a year or so, but would prefer to teach in the field I trained in.
Any suggestions welcome. |
People aren't hired because they are 'over-qualified' for fear they will quit the job for something better after a short time. Since you can't do this in Korea, as the school holds your visa, it's not a problem. Deeming yourself 'greatly' overqualified for the lowely Korean university gig will be a problem for your coworkers I'd reckon. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2014 10:52 pm Post subject: Re: Teaching Positions for PhD's? |
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| solarlunar wrote: |
A) Teaching english sounds like a nice idea, but am wondering if there are readily available university positions for an English speaking PhD.
B) I think it would be fun and rewarding to teach English for a year or so, but would prefer to teach in the field I trained in. |
A) Yes, but... it largely depends on your field, your publications and relevant research.
B) What makes you think that you are qualified to "teach" English (as in TESOL) if your credentials and experience are in another field? (somewhat akin to an English teacher teaching Physics.) Just because you can speak a language doesn't mean you can teach it effectively.
| solarlunar wrote: |
I'm very much intrigued by the prospect of teaching in South Korea.
However, I am probably greatly overqualified since I have both a master's and PhD from a prestigious university here in the states. |
THIS sounds like a recipe for disaster. What makes you think you are any more qualified than your peers from other countries other than a misplaced sense of ethnocentrism?
| solarlunar wrote: |
| Any suggestions welcome. |
Open your mind and pay attention.
This (as well as most of the rest of the planet) isn't home.
It's not like home.
Things don't work like they do at home.
I see culture shock (the syndrome) hitting you like a ton of bricks real soon.
The good news is that there are enough of your fellow compatriots here who share your ethnocentric sense of entitlement that you should feel quite comfortable in their and your sense of superiority.
Welcome to EFL.
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coralreefer_1
Joined: 19 Jan 2009
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Wow, that was a little harsh. Dont pay attention to some of the negative stuff you may read here. The truth of the matter is the VAST majority of ESL'ers here do not have degrees related to teaching or English at all. Regardless of your field, you are just as "qualified" to teach English as anyone else. Granted quite a number have done various certificates, and a rare few actually do have degrees in the field, or otherwise were teachers back home.
Concerning being "overqualified", there is a simple solution. If you are interested in teaching just for a year or so, and plan to apply to a run of the mill job (not sure why you would want that, but anyway) simply dont mention about your advanced degrees. When asked for transcripts, simply submit the undergrad stuff, or masters if you so choose. |
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