Korean Job Discussion Forums

kittyfye · Joined: 23 Feb 2004 Location: South of Seoul..way south

My present contract is up in August. I'd like to try for a uni position, though I only have a BA and two and half years classroom experience (one and a half years of which has been here in Korea).

Can anyone share their experience, hope, and strength on securing university positions with only a BA and teaching experience?

the_beaver · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

I've said it before and I'll again. Anybody can get a university job if you approach it the right way (see this).

I'm coming to the end of my fourth year teaching in universities and I only have a BA (although I'm working toward my MA). I think the majority of university teachers I know only have a BA.

gypsyfish · Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Location: Seoul

Yes.

Having the CELTA, or some kind of recognized certificate helps, as does knowing people on the staff.

Paji eh Wong · Joined: 03 Jun 2003

Yup. I did. Ditto on the qualifications, but I think the biggest thing is being in the right place at the right time. Good luck.

Zyzyfer · Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 7:36 am Post subject:

It's what I'm going to be trying to do. Getting the first application package together this week, editing the resume, all that jazz.

Tiger Beer · Joined: 07 Feb 2003

yeah, two of my good friends did. One in Cheonnan and another living near the DMZ.

The one in Cheonnan just had 1 year of experience (and nothing else) where the other spent around 3 beforehand.

Both cases, it was just a matter of being proactive about getting a uni job.

The Man known as The Man · Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 12:09 pm Post subject:

SuperHero · Joined: 10 Dec 2003 Location: Superhero Hideout

Yeah me too.. I'm on my second university and half way through my 5th year of university teaching. Will complete my M.A. in June.

JacktheCat · Joined: 08 May 2004

It also doesn't hurt if you're young and good looking.

Back in Jan and Feb I applied to several universities to see what was out there and was told by one that I was too old, and told by two others that I didn't have "the right look."

I have 5 years teaching experience; 2 years in Korea. and one at a university in China. And I have a CELTA, but no Master's. Apparently this is not enough to overcome my age and looks.

dutchman · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: My backyard