Overview
DGIST Tenure Track Faculty Position Openings (2027)
– Graduate School of Technology and Innovation Management
DGIST, with the world-class research environment and highly talented students, is seeking exceptional faculty members to join our mission. Committed to becoming a ‘Top-Class University that Changes the World’, we are honored to invite you to be a part of this mission.
1 Position Categories
· Assistant Professor (full-time tenure-track)
· Associate Professor (full-time tenure-track)
· Professor (full-time tenure-track)
※ The rank of appointment will be decided according to the candidate’s teaching and research experience.
2 Recruitment Fields
| Field | Requirements | No. of Positions |
|---|---|---|
| Finance |
· Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Management, Business Administration, Economics, Technology Management, Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in Finance or Financial Engineering · A strong background in quantitative methods (e.g., statistics, mathematics, economics) relevant to finance is required. · Ability to teach courses in finance, statistics, and economics at the MBA level. · Demonstrated experience in academic publishing. |
Up to 1 |
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
· Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Management, Business Administration, Economics, Technology Management or Engineering, with a concentration in entrepreneurship, innovation or venture creation. · A strong background in quantitative methods (e.g., statistics, mathematics, economics) relevant to entrepreneurship and innovation is required. · Ability to teach courses in entrepreneurship, innovation, and R&D management at the MBA level. · Demonstrated experience in academic publishing. |
Up to 1 |
※ The primary work location is the DGIST Main Campus (Hyeonpung, Daegu). Depending on operational needs, some classes may also be conducted at the downtown education center in Daegu.
3 Qualification
· Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a closely related discipline at the time of the appointment.
· Proficiency in English is required, as all lectures at DGIST are conducted in English.
· Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
4 Application Instructions & Required Documents
· Application Period :
October 2, 2026(Fri.) ~ October 22, 2026(Thu.) at 17:00(KST)
· Application Website : https://dgist.fairy.im
· Anticipated Starting Date: February 15, 2027
※ In principle, appointment should be made within three months from the date of notification. Failure to be appointed within this period may result in cancellation of the offer.
· Hiring Process:
Application screening and Department interview (November-December 2026) → Faculty Hiring Committee review (January 2027) → Approval by the Faculty Personnel Committee (January 2027)
· Required Documents:
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Teaching Plan
3) Research Plan
4) Personal Statement
5) A minimum of one and up to five representative achievements (selected from Journal Publications, Books, Patents, or Research Support), with mandatory submission of supporting documents
6) Contact Information for Reference Letters (three or more):
The information should include the institution, department, position, email address, phone number, and the relationship with the applicant.
*Note : Reference letters are required only for the candidates who pass the application screening stage. These letters should be sent directly to the corresponding department prior to the interview.
5 Benefits & Support (Start-up Package)
· Start-up Funds Support
· Faculty Residence
· Individual Research Offices
· Relocation Expenses Support
· Other : Travel Expense Support for Applicants
6 Promoting Gender Equality and Work-life Balance
DGIST is dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable environment. We actively promote gender equality and implement work-life balance initiatives to support faculty members in achieving both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.
1) During Pregnancy
· Reduction of working hours (considered paid working time)
· Regular leave for medical checkup
· Leave for fertility treatments
2) Post Pregnancy
· Monetary gift for childbirth
· Maternity leave
· Leave for miscarriage and Stillbirth
3) During Parenting
· Reduction of working hours during the childcare period
· Childcare leave (including paternity leave)
· On-campus and off campus daycare centers
4) Housing Support
· On-campus faculty apartment provided
7 Matters of Consideration
· DGIST reserves the right not to make an appointment if no qualified candidates are found.
· Appointment may be postponed due to internal circumstances of DGIST.
· Selected candidates at each stage will be notified individually with detailed information regarding the terms of employment.
· The appointment shall be canceled under the following circumstances:
– If false entries or modifications are found in the application form.
– If the candidate fails to obtain a doctoral degree at the time of appointment.
· The appointment and acceptance will also be canceled if the candidate, or someone closely related to the candidate, engages in any form of misconduct, such as making improper requests, exerting pressure, or offering financial benefits in relation to the hiring process, resulting in their unfair selection.
· Appointment will be restricted if the candidate is subject to disqualifications, set out in the State Public Officials Act, (Article 33), or the DGIST Regulation on Faculty Personnel Management, (Article 12).
· Matters not specified in this announcement will be governed by DGIST Faculty Personnel Management regulations and related policies.
· For inquiries, please contact the Academic Affairs Team at DGIST:
– Email : faculty@dgist.ac.kr
– Website : https://dgist.fairy.im
