Korea Science Academy(KSA)
of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
 Http://www.ksa.hs.kr

Recruiting Full-time International Teachers

KSA of KAIST, a special high school for students gifted in mathematics and science, is looking for competent and sincere full-time international teachers as follows:

1. Employment areas and positions
Department Subject Major field of study Positions
Dept. of Math & Computer Science Mathematics All areas of pure and applied Mathematics 1
Dept. of Physics & Earth science Physics All areas of pure and applied Physics 1
Dept. of Chemistry & Biology Biology All areas of Biology 1
Total 3

2. Eligibility
Science
    		• A person with a doctor’s degree, or with a master’s degree with over 5 years’teaching and/or research experiences after MA (MS) degree.
    		• A person who is versed in English (Lectures must be taught in English.)

    3. Preferred qualifications
    • A person with an official teacher’s certificate
    4. Term of Employment
    • The renewal of contract is available.
      * 2 years: February 1, 2011 - January 31, 2014
    • Working Hours: 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday (*Working hours can be adjusted by school’s circumstances.)
    5. Working Condition
    • Salary(depending on qualification and experience)
      * Starting from 40,000,000 KRW per year
    • Housing: Furnished housing provided.
    • Entrance allowance:Up to 2,000,000 KRW including airfare, moving expenses, etc.
    • Severance pay: equivalent to one month's salary.
    • Compulsory medical insurance: 50% of premiums paid by employer
    • National Pension: 50% of contributions paid by employer.
    6. Selection Process
    • Stage 1: Evaluation of submitted documents (KSA will give individual notice.)
    • Stage 2: Interview and open class lecture (30mins. each)
      - Only for applicants who pass stage 1
      - Under unavoidable circumstances, the open class lecture can be substituted with a recorded class or be exempted.
      * In case of the impossibility of a face-to-face interview at KSA, the interview can be done using real-time video or telephone.
    • Stage 3: Interview with the KSA principal (30mins.)
      * In case of the impossibility of a face-to-face interview at KSA, the interview can be done using real-time video or telephone.
    7. Documents to be submitted
      * Step 1
    • Application [attached KSA form] [Download]
    • One photocopy of passport
    • Abstract of the final degree thesis

      * Step 2
    • Certificate of every academic degree (must be verified by the relevant nation’s Apostille or the local Korean consulate)
    • 2 or more recommendation letters (References)
    • Photocopy of documents of career and awards (certified by a issuing institute)
    • Medical check-up report (issued within 1 year)
    • Criminal record check (issued by the central government of the motherland, and then verified by a nation's Apostille or the Korean Consulate)
    • Sealed transcript of the highest level of education (must be issued by the university)

    8. Application Period
    • Application must be submitted between October 10 and November 4, 2011.
    • If you cannot submit your application and required documents in person or by mail, you may send them by e-mail. But, when you visit KSA for the interview, you have to submit original copies of them.
    • If the document is lost while it is being sent by mail, it is the responsibility of the applicant.
    9. Important Reminder
    • Giving false information will result in the termination of the employment contract at any time before or after employment.
    • If the documents are not properly made out, it is the responsibility of the applicant.
    • The submitted documents will not be returned and any forms of incomplete documents will not be accepted.
    11. Contact Information
    • For more information: Sangwoo Kim (Mr.)
    • Address: Office of Academic Affairs, Korea Science Academy of KAIST
      105-47 Baekyanggwanmoon-ro, Busanjin-Gu, Busan 614-822, South Korea
      (우614-822) 대한민국 부산시 부산진구 백양관문로 105-47 한국과학영재학교

      Telephone: +82-51-6062-161, Fax: +82-51-6062-362
      E-mail: ksw@ksa.hs.kr, Home page: Http://www.ksa.hs.kr