Full-Time English Instructor

Kyungpook National University in Daegu is seeking a full-time instructor for the Language Education Center to teach English classes for conversational and academic purposes.

Position Details

• Starting salary: 2,900,000 KRW per month
• Overtime pay: 40,000 won per teaching hour
• Teaching hours: 140 hours per session
• Sessions per year: 6

Qualifications

• Native English speaker
• Preference for candidates with an M.A. in TESOL, M.Ed., and/or Linguistics
• Candidates with a B.A. in a relevant field (ELT) plus a TEFL/TESOL certificate will also be considered
• Over 2 years of English teaching experience; previous EFL experience teaching adults, especially in Korea, is preferred
• University teaching experience is advantageous
• As of January 2026, applicants must be residing and working in Korea

Benefits

• Renewal bonus for contract extensions
• Severance pay equivalent to 1 month's salary per year
• Medical insurance and national pension (50% paid by the employer)
• Free furnished on-campus studio apartment

Application Process

Please apply using the form below.

• Application period: February 4–6, 2026
• Decisions will be made promptly; selected applicants will be contacted for in-person interviews
• Only candidates advancing to the interview stage will receive further communication
• Application deadline: 5:00 PM (KST) on Friday, February 6, 2026

Mailing Address (for reference):

Sunyoung Kim
Administrative Office 1st fl. Building No. 112
Language Education Center
Kyungpook National University
80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu
Daegu, South Korea, 41566

Required Documents (upon job acceptance)

• Copy of passport information and photo pages
• Alien Registration Card (ARC)
• Official transcript
• Apostilled/notarized degree(s)
• Criminal Record Check from the home country (must be dated within six months of the start date)
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Letter of release
• Copy of bankbook page

Applicants are responsible for work-related visa costs.