Full-Time Faculty Position for International Lecturers

(Non-tenure track)

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology(GIST)

 

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology(GIST), a government-funded university in Gwangju, South Korea, is looking for dedicated international lecturers to fill the non-tenured track full-time position(s) listed below.

 

About GIST (http://ewww.gist.ac.kr)

The Institute was founded in 1993 by the Korean government to meet the nation"s demand for advanced research as well as to enhance the development of higher education in science and engineering. Since its foundation, GIST has taken a leading role in performing research and development in cooperation with industrial sectors. GIST is proud of the following records:

• 7th in the world in citations per faculty (QS World University Rankings 2012)

• Nation"s highest number of papers published in SCI journals per faculty for 10 consecutive years.

 

I. Positions available in the fields listed below

College & Graduate School		Subject Area	Suggested listings of possible courses by candidates
GIST College - General Studies Division		Mathematics	- Calculus & Applications - Multivariable Calculus - Linear Algebra - Differential Equations - Probability & Statistics - Engineering Mathematics - Elective mathematics course(s) in one"s specialty
		Physics	- General Physics - Electrodynamics - Mathematical Methods for Physics - Classical mechanics - Quantum mechanics - Statistical mechanics
		Chemistry	- Chemistry Experiment (project-based, open-ended experiment) - General Chemistry - Organic Chemistry - Inorganic Chemistry - Analytical Chemistry
		Biology	- Introduction to Biology - Biochemistry - Cell and Molecular Biology - Evolutionary Biology - Developmental Biology - Microbiology
		Computer Science	- Computer Programming - Data Structures and Algorithm - Digital Design - Operating System
Graduate School	School of Information and Communications	Computer Science and Engineering	- Digital Design - Computer Systems and Experiments - Computer Architecture - Operating System - Distributed Operating Systems - Embedded Systems
		Electronic Circuits, VLSI	- Circuit Theory - Electronic Circuit - Digital Integrated Circuit - Electronics Laboratory
	School of Materials Science and Engineering	Polymer Chemistry	- Polymer Chemistry - Nano Chemistry - Synthesis and Analysis of Organic and Inorganic Compounds(Exp. Course) - Supramolecular Materials - Polymer Reaction - Polymer Characterization - Polymer Synthesis
	School of Mechatronics	Numerical methods (Applied Math major)	- Numerical Methods for Differential Equations - Engineering Mathematics and its Applications - Probability and Statistics for Engineer - Numerical Analysis - Computational Methods in Applied Mathematics
		Geometrical Optics	- Fundamentals of geometrical optics - Geometrical optics and optical design - Modern optical engineering - Optical methods of engineering analysis - Optical system design - Optical engineering and optical instrumentation
	School of Environmental Science and Engineering	All basic areas of Environmental Science & Engineering	* Please submit the lecture plan avoiding the courses offered by the School of Environmental Science and Engineering at http://env1.gist.ac.kr/image/br8p.jpg
	School of Life Science	Any area of life science	- Biochemistry - Molecular Biology - Cell Biology - etc ※ Requirements : Syllabus of Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Cell Biology

 

II. Qualifications:

A. Foreigner (Non-Korean Citizen).

B. Applicant must be able to provide lecture in English.

C. Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field (the degree must be in hand by the date of application).

 

III. Job description:

A. Expected to offer two or three courses per semester (9 to 12 classroom hours per week) including lecture and related activities(recitation and laboratory)

B. Expected to offer office hours and student counseling

C. Developing curriculum and new courses in related areas

A. At least three lectures each semester

B. Lab Course supervision

 

IV. Salary and Benefits: 

A. Annual salary range from 50,000,000won (about US$45,400) to 80,000,000won (about US$72,000) per year depending on academic experiences

* All GIST members have a legal obligation to pay tax based on the salary.

B. Relocation allowance of within 5,000,000won (about US$4,545) including the airfare based on the receipt

C. Housing provided

D. Children"s educational expenditure of within 5,000,000won (about US$4,545) per year per child based on the receipt

E. Participation in Korean national pension fund (per government regulations)

F. Enrollment in nation health insurance program (per government regulations)

G. Medical examination every year

H. Vacation: 15 days per year

 

I. Employment Period: Within three years with potential renewal based on mutual agreement.

 

VI. How to Apply

A. GIST provides an electronic version of its application forms in Microsoft Word format, which includes sections for your resume, publication list, and lecture plan. Please download it from https://faculty.gist.ac.kr.

B. Applicants must upload all application materials to https://faculty.gist.ac.kr.

C. Applicants may be requested to provide three letters of profession recommendation (to be mailed directly to the school from the recommenders).

D. For initial screening, applications completed by 6 pm on December 31, 2012 (Korean Time) will be given full consideration, Note, however, that the search will continue until the position(s) are filled.

 

VII. Contact Information

Faculty-service Staff

Email: academy@gist.ac.kr

 

 

 

November 21, 2012

 

 

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology