Korean Job Discussion Forums

livinginkorea · Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Location: Korea, South of the border

Does anybody have any ideas of how to go about getting a university job next year? I know that it's a probably a bit early but I heard that they usually hire before Christmas. I finish in March so I want to get it all sorted well before then!!!

So any ideas? Any good agencies hiring just for universities? Or do I look up dave's esl for the best jobs? Very Happy

J.B. Clamence · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

When in March are you done? The school year usually begins at the very beginning of March. If your current job lasts into March, you will have some problems getting hired for Spring semester.

Ryst Helmut · Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2004 9:42 am Post subject: Re: University Jobs

livinginkorea · Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Location: Korea, South of the border

I finish on the 7th of March but I'm sure that I could get off a week earlier. Also do I need anything special for a uni job? Someplaces I have seen ads asking for a Master's Degree (which I don't have) and a few years experience (only have one year when I finish). Is there anything else that I need to have ready for them. I'm just looking forward to having a straight 9 to 5 job and not a split shift that I have now!!! Also I want to teach just adults and no children (unless they have a Korean teacher with them in class) and also it would be cool to work at a university!!!

Ryst Helmut · Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2004 5:14 pm Post subject:

J.B. Clamence · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

Universities generally prefer Master's degrees, and with only a BA and only one year of experience, on the scale of things, you would be lucky to get a uni job. That said, there is no absolute rule about requirements. I know several people with qualifications similar to yours currently working at universities. You should find as many uni job ads as you can in the coming months (now is a bit too early) and apply and see what happens. You have a shot. You shouldn't be too picky, though. If you're really desperate for a uni job, you'll have to take whatever you can get.

Job descriptions are very different depending on the university. Although a lot of universities have kids classes, many have institutes which are geared towards adults rather than kids. And then there are those universities with no institutes, or at least, they don't expect their faculty to teach there. Some universities have institute classes that may be morning or evening, so there's no guarantee of a "9-5" schedule. It all depends on where you end up getting hired.

Tiger Beer · Joined: 07 Feb 2003

I might go back for one this March.