Overview
Faculty Affairs Team
1. Fields of Recruitment & Number of Position
□ Date of Appointment: March 1, 2027
| Campus | College | Recruitment Field | Number of Position | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul | University College | Science and Technology Studies (STS) | 1 | Appendix 1 |
| Social Sciences | 1 | Appendix 1 |
2. Qualifications
ㅇ Applicants must be eligible for appointment in accordance with Educational Official Law (Article. 10-4) of the Republic of Korea and Faculty Personnel Regulations of Korea University.
ㅇ Applicants must possess a doctoral degree by the date of application.
ㅇ Upon appointment, all appointees must be able to conduct all courses in English (or other foreign languages)
3. Evaluation Procedure & Criteria
□ First-round Screening
ㅇ Evaluation of all applicants’ professional experiences, course syllabus, research ability
※ There is no specific timeframe for registering research achievements, but for the first round of successful applicants, research achievements will be required to be submitted within the last five years.
ㅇ Announcement of First-Round Screening Results (Candidates for the Second-Round Interview)
– Date & Time of Announcement: Monday, Noveember 30, 2026, at 11:00 (KST)
– How to Check: Individual results will be available on the faculty invitation website (https://invite.korea.ac.kr)
※ Please note that the announcement schedule is subject to change depending on the progress of the screening process.
□ Second-Round Interview
ㅇ For applicants who qualify under the First-Round
ㅇ Evaluation of the applicants’ teaching and research ability, eligibility for the application field, qualification and personality as a teacher or researcher, contribution potential, and academic excellence
ㅇ Your college (department) will contact you individually to schedule a specific Second-Round Interview
ㅇ Applicants will be notified individually of the Second-Round Interview results in January 2027
4. Submission of Documents
□ Required Documents for The First-Round Screening
ㅇ Online Application
– Website: https://invite.korea.ac.kr
– Application Period: From Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 10 AM to Thursday, Noveember 19, 2026 at 10 AM
※ KST; GMT+09:00
ㅇ Course Syllabus (file upload, maximum five [5] pages)
※ Note: Please state the applicant’s name and application field at the top of the Research Plan.
ㅇ CV (upload the file in the ‘Attachment’ field in the system)
□ Required Documents for The Second-Round (First-Round qualifiers only)
ㅇ All materials should be submitted From Monday November 30, 2026, at 11 AM to Sunday December 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM
※ KST; GMT+09:00
ㅇ Required Documents
– Degree Certificates (Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral)
– Certificates of Employment
– Doctoral Dissertation
– Course evaluation materials (applicable only to those with teaching experiences, maximum of 5 courses)
– Maximum of 5 representative articles or works (Research before March 2022 is also accepted)
– One copy of each research publication (papers, books) published since March 2022
– Two letters of recommendation from the final-degree advisor or other relevant officials (optional)
– Other relevant certificates of qualification (optional, applicable only to those whom applying for the positions which require certificates of qualification)
ㅇ Notes
– First-Round qualifiers must submit soft (i.e., digital) copies of all required documents online
– The successful candidates will be asked to submit original documents after appointment
– Letters of Recommendation may be submitted before the First-Round Screening result notification date. The referee may directly send letters by e-mail to faculty@korea.ac.kr
5. Notes
□ For All Applicants
ㅇ Applicants will be notified individually of the final screening results in January 2027
ㅇ Duplicate applications are not allowed even if the applicant’s field corresponds to two or more fields of appointment. If duplicate applications are found in the selection procedure, the application will be disqualified
ㅇ If any submitted documents are found to be fraudulent, the application will be disqualified
ㅇ All materials/documents must be delivered by the specified deadline. Late submission(s) of additional materials/documents will not be accepted
ㅇ Articles or research projects that are in press will be taken into consideration and must be submitted along with proof of acceptance issued by the respective publisher
ㅇ Any research output and research materials used for application will not be used for faculty performance evaluation after appointment
ㅇ All appointees must strictly adhere to and obey the rules and regulations outlined in the Faculty Personnel Regulations of Korea University
ㅇ Drugs/narcotics,, cannabis, or other psychotropic drug users cannot be appointed according to the amended law
□ For Non-tenure Track
ㅇ Contract term: one or two years; subject to reappointment review in the final year of the contract.
□ For other queries
ㅇ Please contact us
– General Queries : faculty@korea.ac.kr
– About Field or Remarks : College Office (see Appendix #1)
Appendix 1. Field of Recruitment [University College]
| No. | College | Field | Track | Number of positions | Specific Requirements / Preferred Qualifications | Administration Office (College) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University College | Science and Technology Studies (STS) | Non-tenure Track Teaching Professor | 1 | · Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies, History/Philosophy of Science, or a related field concerned with science, technology, and society; candidates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in science or engineering are preferred. · Preference will be given to candidates with research and teaching expertise in the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of technology. · Preference will be given to candidates with experience coordinating common undergraduate general education courses (shared syllabi, multi-section coordination, and supervision of instructors and teaching assistants). · The appointee will serve as course director for the Science and Technology area of the Liberal Arts curriculum in the University College |
+82-2-3290-1593 jenni_kim@korea.ac.kr |
| 2 | University College | Social Sciences | Non-tenure Track Teaching Professor | 1 | · Specialization in a social science field such as Political Science, Economics, or Public Policy. · Preference will be given to candidates with research expertise in contemporary issues in Korean society, such as inequality, the digital and AI transition, and civic participation and governance, and with the ability to teach social research methods including interviews and fieldwork. · Preference will be given to candidates with experience coordinating common undergraduate general education courses (shared syllabi, multi-section coordination, and supervision of instructors and teaching assistants). · The appointee will serve as course director for the Humanities and Social Sciences area of the Liberal Arts curriculum in the University College. |
+82-2-3290-1593 jenni_kim@korea.ac.kr |
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