Language Lecturer in Academic English
Ghent University – Ghent University Global Campus, Korea
- Last application date: 31st January 2019
- Interviews will begin immediately and applicants are encouraged to apply without delay as the position will be filled upon finding the right candidate
- Affiliation: Centre for Language and Learning, Department of Environmental Technology, Food Technology and Molecular Biotechnology (KR01)
- Contract: Initial 1 year contract, renewable.
- Degree: Essential – Master degree in one of the following: English Language Teaching, English Language, Education or related area. Desirable – Relevant PhD.
- Level: Essential – Significant university-level teaching experience – preferably with individual responsibilities within a university department. Experience in South Korea. Desirable – experience within European university or Western English language higher education contexts.
- Occupancy rate: 100%.
- Vacancy type: Academic Assisting Staff.
Ghent University Global Campus, Korea (GUGC-K) has a vacancy for a language lecturer, starting from 25th February, 2019. It concerns a full-time position for a period of one-year, renewable.
Profile of the candidate
Will hold a Masters degree (or PhD) from a reputable university in the areas of English Language Teaching/Education or related areas. Further relevant qualifications will also be preferable.
Have a strong record of teaching experience at the university level and experience in a range of cultural contexts. Preferably, in Korea, other East Asia contexts, and in European or native-English dominant contexts, eg. teaching in UK/USA/English-dominant higher education.
Must have experience and show competence in teaching academic writing programs (for a specific purpose); teaching and tutoring presentation and communication skills, and be highly proficient in offering feedback to students using a wide range of methods and technologies.
Candidates should be experienced and confident in the use of online learning platforms for student communication, and will bring suggestions on how to further enhance the student learning experience.
Will have knowledge of science/technology education, and an understanding of the requirements of European undergraduate dissertations and/or masters theses.
Experience in curriculum and programme development at the university-level is a plus.
Evidence of research engagement or motivation to pursue further studies in a relevant field.
Job description
To provide teaching and extensive student correction and feedback within the English for Academic Studies courses at Ghent University Global Campus, Korea. (Up to 16 hours/week per 12 week semester).
To tutor students individually and in group-sessions on language, communication and study related issues.
To assist in the development and expansion of the Centre for Language Learning, through e.g: developing workshops and support for undergraduate students undertaking their bachelor-theses; for doctoral students in preparation of research presentations etc.
Starting date: 25th February, 2019 [non-negotiable]
GUGC-K is the first campus of Ghent University outside Belgium. This new campus is located in Incheon, South-Korea. GUGC-K integrates educational and research facilities in a single building. Ghent University has the ambition to organize a first-rate, truly European education in Asia and to develop excellent research in the fields of Molecular Biotechnology, Environmental Technology and Food Technology
The candidate will work wthin the newly established Centre for Language and Learning located at the campus in Korea. alongside prof. Michael Dunne
An attractive European-rated salary is offered. For non-Korean citizens, free accommodation and a yearly travel budget are foreseen. GUGC-K is an equal opportunities employer.
Applications should be sent as soon as possible, and no later than 31st January by email to prof. Michael Dunne (michael.dunne@ghent.ac.kr). Applicants must submit a CV with accompanying letter, which specifically explains the relevance of past experience to the offered job position. Copies of degrees, and other relevant credentials and references will be sought at a later date. Please merge all documents into one PDF file, and email with the subject heading “Job Position: Language Lecturer - Name”.
We regret that due to the high volume of interest, ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For any additional inquiries, please contact by email only.