2027 Full-time Faculty Openings

Overview

In the case of any disagreements, the standards that are set forth by the announcement 『2027학년도 연세대학교 전임교원 초빙 공고』 will be regarded as the standard of measure.

2027 Full-time Faculty Openings, Yonsei University

• Outstanding scholars are strongly encouraged to apply regardless of the following academic openings.
• Female and international candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

1. Academic Positions: Sinchon·International Campus     

*Note: Underwood International College posts separate hiring announcements.

*As required under Article 4-3 of the DECREE ON THE APPOINTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICIALS, when recruiting new faculty members, universities shall ensure that persons having a bachelor’s degree from a specific university do not exceed two thirds of the number of faculty members per recruitment. Even if it is not specified in the remark of the job announcement, eligibility of candidates may be restricted to comply with the regulation.

2. Qualifications

A. Applicants must hold a doctoral (or equivalent) degree or be expected to obtain their doctoral (or equivalent) degree before the date of appointment. In
the case of failing to obtain the Ph.D. degree before the date of appointment, the hiring offer will be revoked.

• Exceptions are noted in the remarks column in the academic positions table above.

B. Applicants must fulfill the qualifications defined by Korea’s Ministry of Education to work at a Korean private university.

C. Applicants must respect the general Christian education principles espoused by Yonsei University.

D. A certain number of credit hours must be taught in English.

 

3. Document Submission

A. Required Documents for Preliminary Review  [Online Submission]

1) Online Application (including List of Research Achievements & Curriculum Vitae)

2) Degree Certificates and Transcripts (Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. respectively)

3)  Ph.D. Dissertation

4) Research highlights along with a statement for each achievement since March 1, 2022 (up to five achievements)

• A statement for each achievement should be within a page length.
• Research materials that are not successfully uploaded can be submitted via mail to the Department Administration Office.
• Accepted manuscripts can be counted for achievement with acceptance letters from Editors-in-Chief or publishers. 

   B. Required Documents for Final Review (for shortlisted candidates)

• Each Department/College/School will notify shortlisted candidates of the submission deadline via email by the mid of August.

     1) Original Degree Certificates and Transcripts (Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. respectively)

     2) Originals or print copies of all research materials since March 1, 2022 (Online Submission)

     3) Letters of recommendation from professors or professionals in the related fields

• The applicant must provide contact information for their recommenders as part of the online application (maximum 2)
• Each Department/College/School will send recommendation requests to the recommender’s email provided by applicants.
• An image file (.pdf, .jpg, etc.) of the recommender’s stamp or signature should be included in the response email for your recommendation. A signature included in an editable file format (hwp, doc, etc.) will not be accepted.
• The applicant’s full name and the name of the school/program the applicant is applying for must be specified in the letter.

4. Online Application Submission Period  [Online Submission]

   June 22th(Mon) 2026 – July 10th(Fri), 2026 (3:00 p.m. KST)

• All materials must be uploaded online. Research materials that cannot be uploaded can be submitted within the online application submission period. Mail post must arrive at the office by 5:00 p.m. on July 10th, 2026.
• Onsite submission of required documents will be accepted during regular business hours.

 5. Submission Deadline for Final Review and Mailing Addresses

• Each Department/College/School will notify shortlisted candidates of the submission deadline via email by the mid of August.
• Mailing addresses for hardcopies of degree certificates and transcripts:

 6. Notification of Results

1. Preliminary review result will be notified by the mid of August via email by each Department/College/School.
2. Shortlisted candidates must submit required documents before the deadline informed by each Department/College/School. Shortlisted candidates will also be invited for a presentation and interview.
3. Final offers will be issued via email after the end of November.

7. Evaluation Policy

A. Preliminary Review

       Stage 1. Qualification Check

The applicant’s suitability for the position will be evaluated.

       Stage 2: Academic Excellence Review

The applicant’s academic excellence will be evaluated through their five major accomplishments from five years prior to the appointment date.

   B. Final Review

       Stage 3: Comprehensive Review

After completing stage one and two, short-listed applicants will be evaluated comprehensively for their academic research, accomplishments and excellence, as well as academic potential.

       Stage 4: Interview

Short-listed applicants will be invited for a presentation (audition) or public lecture (open lesson), as well as an interview. Here, presentation skills, academic potential, and overall qualifications will be evaluated. (The interview will be arranged via teleconference if required by the recruiting committee.)

8. Things to Check Before Submitting Your Application:

1.  Incomplete applications will not be considered or accepted.
2.  Applicants are responsible for any false, deficient, or incomplete documents.
3.  Applicants must fill out all information on the application form correctly; Yonsei University has the right to revoke hiring offers resulting from deficient
   information or false documents in the application process.

FAQs

1. The official term will begin in the 2027 spring semester. However, the term can begin in the 2027 fall semester depending on the agreement between the department and candidate.
2. Positions may not be filled if there are no satisfactory applicants.
3. You will be disqualified from holding your position if disqualifications are found through the criminal record checks.
4. Please check the “Benefits” section at the Yonsei Faculty Recruitment Website for supporting programs for new faculty members.
5. Applicants can apply to multiple positions. However, application forms & documents must be submitted separately.
6. Applicants must agree with the general Christian education principles espoused by Yonsei University.
7. Positions may be offered in a tenure or non-tenure track depending on the evaluation results, unless otherwise noted.
8. The successful candidates may be assigned to take dual affiliation in related departments.
9. According to the Fair Hiring Procedure Act, requests for the return of the original documents must be made within 180 days after the final result announcement.

• For inquiries, please contact the numbers below

  Office of Academic Affairs (Sinchon & Int’l Campus)	(02) 2123-2092
  Law School	(02)2123-3802 minaek122@yonsei.ac.kr
  Institute for Convergence Research and Education in Advanced Technology	(032)749-2152 UNIDENTI@YONSEI.AC.KR
  The Office of Chaplaincy	(02)2123-2037 RSCV2@YONSEI.AC.KR