Overview

Tenure-Track Faculty Position Science, Technology, and Policy (STP) Underwood International College,

Yonsei University, South Korea

The Underwood International College (UIC) of Yonsei University invites applications for a full time tenure-track faculty position in the area of Science, Technology, and Policy (STP) to teach and conduct research at the International Campus in Songdo, Incheon, located within the greater Seoul metropolitan region in South Korea. 

Qualifications

We seek applicants with strong academic backgrounds and teaching and researching interests in Science, Technology, and Policy (STP). We welcome applications from candidates with strong research potential and outstanding academic achievements. We are also looking for teachers and mentors who can combine a firm commitment to our students’ undergraduate liberal arts education with research interests that reflect global perspectives. As all instruction at UIC is conducted in English, candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills in English. Consistent with Yonsei University’s continuing efforts to increase faculty diversity, we encourage applications from both non-Korean and Korean citizens. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. prior to the appointment date beginning from March 1, 2027 and be qualified to teach in one or more of the following areas:

  • Policy-making process (S&T related)
  • Policy analysis & evaluation (S&T related)
  • Interaction between recent S&T development and society

The appointment will begin from March 1, 2027. Teaching responsibilities are typically 6 credit hours (2 classes) per semester. Compensation includes a competitive salary, health insurance, and other benefits. Additionally, non-Korean citizens not currently living in Korea are eligible for housing support (for up to 6 years), reimbursement for international moving expenses, and additional benefits.

About the STP Major, HASS Division, and UIC

  • The Science, Technology, and Policy Major

The Science, Technology, and Policy (STP) major combines concepts and methods from the humanities and social sciences to provide a framework through which to analyze the complex interactions between science, technology, and society. The STP is designed to empower students to frame and forecast science and technology in the service of society. It prepares students to understand both the technical and social dimensions of science and technology, giving them a language to frame and apply critical interdisciplinary thinking, research, and communication skills in national and international policy issues of government, private and public sectors including NGOs, in order to become leaders in our increasingly technology driven society.

  • The Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) Division

The Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) Division of the UIC focuses on interdisciplinary approaches covering various fields of interest from regional studies, art, business, social sciences, and humanities. Students not only specialize in their respective fields, but also learn to explore and utilize the broader perspectives and framework that are necessary in today’s workplaces, whether it be the public sector, multinational corporations, NGOs, or academia. 

  • Underwood International College

The Underwood International College of Yonsei University is a highly competitive program at South Korea’s most prestigious private university. UIC combines the intimate atmosphere of a liberal arts college with the resources of a major research university. All instruction is in English, and the student body consists of native and near-native speakers of English drawn from about 70 different countries.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants must apply online at Yonsei Faculty Recruitment Website and submit all required documents through the online system. Applications without the required documents will not be considered for evaluation. If an applicant cannot upload the original or copies of certain documents, such as publications, they must submit them via post to the address below.

Short-listed candidates will be invited for a presentation and interview. For questions or additional information, please contact the HASS office at uic_hass@yonsei.ac.kr. Prospective applicants are also encouraged to look at our website at https://uic.yonsei.ac.kr.

  1. Application Date: Monday, May 18, 2026 – Friday, June 12, 2026 (3:00 p.m. KST)

  2. Application Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026 (3:00 p.m. KST)

    * Documents arriving after the deadline will not be accepted due to university regulations.
  3. Documents to be uploaded with your online application:
    1. Online Application Form (including List of Publications Form, Curriculum Vitae)
    2. Copies of Certificates of Graduation & Transcripts from B.A., M.A., and Ph.D.
    3. Ph.D. Dissertation
    4. Teaching evaluations (If applicable)
    5. Main research publications from after March 1, 2022

– For main achievements (up to five), please check “Main Achievement” in the List of Research Records of the List of Publication Form.

– Either the originals or the copies of applicant’s five main publications published from after March 1, 2022 should be uploaded along with a summary of research (within a page length) for each publication.

       4. For shortlisted candidates, the following documents must be sent via post:

* The HASS Office will notify shortlisted candidates of the document submission deadline via email.

a.  Original Certificates of Graduation & Transcripts from B.A., M.A. and Ph.D.

b.  Two letters of recommendation (from professors or professionals in the same program or field)

– The applicant must provide contact information of their recommenders as part of the online application.

– The HASS Office will send recommendation requests to the recommenders’ email addresses provided by applicants.

– An image file (e.g., .pdf, .jpg) of the recommender’s stamp or signature should be included in the response email for your recommendation. If the signature is included in a file format that is editable (e.g., .hwp, .doc), it will not be accepted.

– The applicant’s full name and the name of the school/program to which the applicant is applying must be specified in the letter.

c.  Originals or copies of all publications from after March 1, 2022 (may send them via post only in case of failing submission of files through the online system). 

  • Mailing Address

HASS office administration

Underwood International College

Room 420, Veritas B Hall

Yonsei University International Campus
85 Songdogwahak-ro, Yeonsu-gu

Incheon 21983

Republic of Korea
Telephone: +82-32-749-3760

Email: uic_hass@yonsei.ac.kr

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