Yonsei University (Underwood International College), Underwood International College
Tenure-Track Position as Assistant Professor of History in the UIC Common Curriculum
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Korea, Republic of |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
~Yonsei University’s Underwood International College is a highly selective program at South Korea’s most prestigious private university, and combines the intimate atmosphere and low student-faculty ratio of a liberal arts college with the resources of a major research university. All instruction is in English, and the student body represents over 70 different countries.
Underwood International College (UIC) invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of History (in the UIC Common Curriculum) at the Yonsei International Campus in Songdo, located within the greater Seoul metropolitan region. The prospective candidate should focus on the History of Asia, though
area of specialisation is open. The successful applicant should be willing to start work on the 1st of March 2021.
Teaching responsibilities are 6 credit-hours per week (2 classes per semester). The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in their field of expertise, though an ability to teach World History and/or Eastern Civilizations would be considered an advantage.
As part of Yonsei University’s continuing effort to increase faculty diversity, we are only accepting applications from non-Korean citizens.
What We Offer Employees
We offer competitive compensation to all employees commensurate with their experience. Our benefit package includes: an excellent retirement plan, reimbursement for moving expenses, housing support for up to three years and more.
Application Information
•Online Application Date: July 6 – September 4, 2020
•Documents Submission Deadline: 17:00 Monday, September 14th, 2020
•Documents arriving after the deadline will not be accepted due to university regulations.
Interested applicants should apply online at http://uic.yonsei.ac.kr/professorship/application.asp.
Required Documents
1.Completed Online Application Form (from the above link).
2.Curriculum vitae and cover letter detailing research and teaching interests.
3.Ph.D. dissertation abstract.
4.Sample teaching syllabi.
5.Teaching evaluations (complete student evaluations from all of your recent teaching assignments are preferable).
6.A signed Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information form {Download link – Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information}.
7.A completed List of Publications form {Download link - List of publications}.
*For main achievements (up to three), please check “Main Achievement” in the list of research records.
1.Originals or copies of three main publications published after March 2017.
*Originals or copies of all publications and Ph.D. dissertation should be submitted upon request.
1.Two letters of recommendation.
2.Diplomas (or Certificate of Graduation) and transcripts (Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D.).
*Copies are allowed, but original documents should be submitted upon request.
These documents should be sent by mail to the following address:
Mr. Daeshik Jung
Daewoo Annex Hall, Room 301
Yonsei University 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu,
Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
(Tel.: +82-2-2123-3922)
Prospective applicants are encouraged to look at our website at http://uic.yonsei.ac.kr. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews in September. For further questions about the position, please contact Dr. Michael Hope (y1002029@yonsei.ac.kr).
Contact: |
~Mr. Daeshik Jung Daewoo Annex Hall, Room 301 Yonsei University 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea (Tel.: +82-2-2123-3922)
Prospective applicants are encouraged to look at our website at http://uic.yonsei.ac.kr. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews in September. For further questions about the position, please contact Dr. Michael Hope (y1002029@yonsei.ac.kr). |
Website: | https://uic.yonsei.ac.kr/professorship/ |
Primary Category: | Asian History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 07/06/2020 |
Closing Date | 09/14/2020 |