Overview
The School of Electrical Engineering is accepting applications for full-time faculty positions as outlined below:
■ Position
| Position | Field of Research | Employment Type | Classification | No. of Openings | Substitute employee | Workplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time faculty | Communication and Radar Systems | Full-time | Entry-level/Experienced | ◯ | NA | Daejeon Main Campus |
■ Requirements and Priorities
1. Basic Requirements
– Demonstrated research excellence and potential for significant contributions in education and research.
– Ability to contribute to emerging disciplines, interdisciplinary research, and industry collaboration.
– Ph.D. in a relevant field (candidates expecting to earn a Ph.D. must provide confirmation of passing their thesis defense within nine months of the application date and receive the degree before the appointment date).
– Ability to teach in English.
2. Preferred Candidates
– International scholars and female researchers.
3. Grounds for Disqualification
– Ineligibility under Article 33 of the State Public Officials Act.
– Suspension or loss of civil rights under relevant laws.
– Non-compliance with military service obligations as per Article 76 of the Military Service Act.
– Employment restrictions under the Sexual Protection of Children and Juveniles Act or other legal restrictions.
– Revocation or dismissal from a public institution due to illegal employment, where five years have not yet elapsed since the date of dismissal.
– Disqualification under Article 82 of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission Act.
■ Application Process
Round 1: Document Screening
Round 2: In-depth Deliberations
Round 3: Academic Seminar and Comprehensive Review
Round 4: Final Approval by the Faculty Deliberations Committee of the respective college or university
* Note: Tenured faculty appointments are subject to further review by the Faculty Deliberations Committee.
■ Application Period: October 14, 2026 – November 13, 2026, 6:00 PM (KST)
■ Required Documents
– Completed Application Form (template provided).
– Curriculum Vitae (CV).
– Up to five representative research papers (additional papers may be submitted if necessary).
– Letters of Recommendation: Candidates who pass the document screening phase will receive instructions for submission. Recommenders should send letters directly to ee-recruit@kaist.ac.kr
Ÿ Three letters are required for Associate Professor or Assistant Professor applicants.
Ÿ Six letters are required for Tenured Professor applicants.
■ Submission Guidelines
– Submit all application materials via email to ee-recruit@kaist.ac.kr
– Do not include personal information that may lead to bias, such as gender, age, marital status, physical characteristics (e.g., photos, height, weight), family relationships, assets, or place of origin.
– Submitted documents will not be returned.
– The accuracy of all submitted documents is the applicant’s responsibility. Offers may be rescinded if false or misleading information is discovered.
– Positions may remain vacant if no suitable candidate is identified.
■ Inquiries
For further information, contact:
Administration Team, School of Electrical Engineering
Email: msyoo@kaist.ac.kr
To apply for this job email your details to ee-recruit@kaist.ac.kr
