Visiting Professor Position for English Language – Pusan National University

The Institute of Liberal Education

The Institute of Liberal Education at Pusan National University (PNU) invites a qualified candidate for a visiting professor position in non-tenure track English Language. 

The start date is October 1, 2025.

Number of openings : 1

Qualifications

Candidates are required at least 4 years of qualified teaching* or research experience. 

All applicants must hold a Bachelor degree or higher. All must be native speakers of English** with a valid Korean visa***.

* Qualified teaching years will be counted as follows: 100% of any experiences as a full time (visiting) professor at an accredited University. 60% of any experiences as a full time (visiting) professor at an unaccredited university. 50% of experiences as University instructor. 40% of high school and below teaching experiences. Please refer to the following file for specific information about calculating qualified teaching years and other qualifying experiences 『부산대학교 대학교원 자격인정 심사준칙-별표1』.

** Native English-speaking countries

- USA, UK, Canada, Republic of South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland

    *** E-2, F-4, F-5, F-6

Application period

August 18, 2025 ~ August 21, 2025
Applications must be received by August 21, 2025

Contact information

If you have any questions, please contact

 (E-mail) globalenglish@pusan.ac.kr

Application Documents (PDF)

(1) a curriculum vitae

(2) a cover letter

(3) copies of degree certificates (All degree certificates you hold)

(4) copies of transcripts (All transcripts you hold)

(5) a copy of employment verification certificate(s) (경력증명서) from prior (and current) educational institutions*

* Employment verification certificates should include: name of institution, position, dates of employment, full time or part-time

(6) a copy of your passport

(7) a copy of Alien Registration card (both sides)

(8) copies of TESOL or Cambridge CELTA certificate (if available)

(9) consent form of Collection and Use of Personal Information (attached)

- Other necessary documents may be required to submit after being hired.

- Applicants will be asked to submit all original documents with Apostille after being hired.

- If the submitted documents are fake, doctored, or not genuine, your contract will be immediately  revoked and your employment will be terminated.

For consideration, please submit documents by August 21, 2025 to the following E-mail address :

- E-mail : globalenglish@pusan.ac.kr

Application process

There are two steps. The submitted documents will be considered by August 25, 2025 and only the applicants who are selected for getting an interview will be notified individually.

The interview will be conducted on August 28, 2025. The type of interview will be a demonstration lecture and personal interview. It will be within 30 mins in total.

Responsibilities

1. The employee will teach 12-18 credit-hours per semester. (Exceeding 12 credit hours, extra fees will be paid).    

2. The employee may be required to teach classes during the summer and winter breaks (extra fees will be paid).

3. The employee must also participate in department activities.

Contract period

The contract is for one year and five months, with the possibility of renewal.

 - October 1, 2025 ~ February 28, 2027

Salary

Bachelor degree holders will be paid 2.3 million won each month of the 12-month contract, for a total of 27.6 million won (before applicable taxes and other deductions).

Master degree holders will be paid 2.4 million won each month of the 12-month contract, for a total of 28.8 million won (before applicable taxes and other deductions).

Doctorate degree holders will be paid 2.5 million won each month of the 12-month contract, for a total of 30.0 million won (before applicable taxes and other deductions).

Housing

- On-campus housing

The employee may be provided with on-campus housing at Sangnam International House (SIH) or at the University Dormitory (condominium type room), if accommodation is available.

The monthly accommodation fee is 660,000KW. The employee shall pay 100,000KW or more per month, and the university is responsible for the balance of 560,000KW. The employee shall pay utility expenses including telephone, gas, electricity, TV, etc.

The monthly accommodation fee of the Dormitory is around 730,000KW. The employee shall pay around 100,000KW or more per month, and the university is responsible for the balance of 560,000KW. Extra expenses can be charged mainly due to overuse of electricity such as air-conditioning. B shall pay the extra costs.

- Off-campus housing

PNU may provide the employee with financial support for employee's off-campus housing within the budget. The monthly housing allowance shall not exceed 300,000KW per month.

Employment insurance

The employee may join in Employment Insurance, based on the Employment Insurance Law of the Republic of Korea. The Insurance fee will be deducted from the employee’s regular pay each month. (Insurance for F5 visa or F6 visa holders is obligatory.)

Airfare

At the end of the final contract period, the employee shall be provided a one-way ticket (economy class) from Korea to the employee’s choice of any destination. The ticket should be purchased within 30 days from the expiration date of the final contract.

Vacation days

The employee will earn a minimum of 8 weeks of paid vacation in total (4 weeks during the summer, 4 weeks during the winter). The vacation schedule must be coordinated with the department chair to accommodate department needs during the break.