Uni Jobs Korea

CELTA: Is It Worth It?

UJK — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:40:02 +0000

Having a CELTA will certainly improve your chances of getting a Korean uni job. Lindsay Herron tells us if the time and money it takes to get one is worth it. It’s true that you don’t need a CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) or TEFL certificate to teach at a...

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Speaking Test Ideas for ESL Students

UJK — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:53:56 +0000

From bane to beautiful, Lindsay Herron reflects on various speaking test approaches. I love doing speaking tests. For some of the other teachers I’ve spoken with here in Korea, at universities or otherwise, speaking tests are a bane. I can understand that. Speaking tests can be time-consuming and...

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2012 Ranking of University Jobs in Korea

UJK — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:23:30 +0000

University prestige does not always equal job satisfaction. Here are some things to look for when hunting for an academic job in Korea. Just because you’ve made it to uni-land doesn’t mean your going to love your job. It’s a mistake to think that a uni job is great just because it’s at a highly...

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English Lecturer | GyeongSang National University (English Language and Literature Dept.)

UJK — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 03:14:40 +0000

WANTED Full-time Foreign Professor GyeongSang National University, a leading national university, is looking for a foreign professor for university classes to teach the 2012 academic year. LOCATION: Department of English Language & Literature, Gyeonsang National University, Jinju, Korea...

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4 Dynamic ESL Activities for Pop Songs

UJK — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:48:16 +0000

Go beyond the traditional gap-fill when using songs to teach ESL. Here are four surefire ways to use music effectively in the ESL classroom. – By Lindsay Herron. After teaching for many years, first at a high school and now at a university in Korea, I finally came to a painful conclusion: I...

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Forbes Tells 2012 Grads to ‘Move to Asia’

UJK — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:32:25 +0000

Take Forbes advice and go to where the jobs are. Bad economy got you down? Although the job market may be tough in Europe or North America, business is cranking along in Korea and other Asian countries. It’s no secret that businesses are looking to the Orient for economic growth. Take Apple...

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English Lecturer | Gwangju University

UJK — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:18:57 +0000

Gwangju University is seeking a cheerful, qualified full-time EFL instructor to a teaching position that is starting on September 1, 2012. We provide private one-bedroom apartments that are well-furnished with free utilities and good views. You will also be provided with your own office with...

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Insider Tips: Expat Kerri

UJK — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:33:36 +0000

“ I love this job!” says ‘Expat Kerri’ in her video on how to get a university job in Korea. Why does she love it so much, and how did she get it? Check out her video below. About Kerri She teaches English Conversation at Jinju National University of Education. She...

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English Literature Lecturer | Ewha Womans University (Eng. Dept.)

UJK — Thu, 03 May 2012 08:32:05 +0000

The Department of English Language and Literature at Ewha Womans University Invites Applications from PhD holders or ABD in English or American Literature or related fields as Invited Professor. Successful applicants will be non-Korean nationals who can teach courses in British and American...

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7 Ways to Get a Korean University Job

UJK — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:56:18 +0000

Teaching English at a Korean university is one of the best ESL jobs on the planet. With over 350 universities in the country, why aren’t you working at one? If it’s too good to be true, it probably isn’t. So goes the old saying, unless you are talking about teaching at a university in Korea. [...]

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