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Job Opening: Full-time Researcher (English Test Editor)

Position: Full-time Researchers (English Test Editors)
Organization: Language Education Institute, Seoul National University
Location: Seoul, Republic of Korea

The Language Education Institute (LEI) at Seoul National University is seeking dedicated and qualified English test editors to work as full-time researchers.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have at least a master’s degree and be either a native English speaker or a bilingual Korean. Prior experience in editing is not required, but nevertheless desired. We are interested in researchers who can help us continuously uphold the integrity of the TEPS (Test of English Proficiency developed by Seoul National University).

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Full-time researchers are expected to write, proofread, edit and evaluate test items for TEPS as well as other tests. In addition, this position requires research and development of test items.

SALARY:
The annual salary is 33,960,000 KRW. You will have the opportunity to do some overtime work for extra pay. Upon the completion of the contract, severance pay is also made.

HOUSING:
You will be provided with either a rent-free, minimally furnished, one- or two-bedroom Faculty Apartment close to the campus or housing support in a certain amount each month.

VACATION:
You will have an annual total of four weeks paid vacation.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
  • -You will be paid the amount of 1,000,000 KRW for one round-trip airfare at the end of the contract.
  • -You will be required to join the National Pension and Health Insurance Plans.
  • -You may take courses in the LEI’s Korean Language Program for a 70% discounted tuition, provided that your attendance does not interfere with your work responsibilities.
  • -You can secure a permanent position after a few years of strong performance.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Please submit these documents to the LEI by regular mail or email:
  • -Cover letter (or letter of self-introduction)
  • -Resume
  • -Copies of degree(s)/certificate(s)
  • -Copies of academic transcripts (undergraduate level and above)
  • -Copy of passport (photo page)
  • -Two (passport-size) recent photos
  • -Foreigner's Registration Card (if you already reside in Korea) or Residence Card for Foreign National Koreans (or Report by Overseas Korean Residents if applicable)
  • -Two letters of recommendation

HIRING PROCESS:
  • -Review of the application documents
  • -English tests
  • -Interview (either in person or via telephone)

STARTING DATE:
  • -The starting date for this position is negotiable.

DEADLINE & CONTACTS:
The application deadline is October 13th (Thursday), 2011 by 6PM. If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Jeong ah Son at sonjeongah@snu.ac.kr.


Ms. Jeong ah Son
TEPS Center, LEI (Bldg. #137-1 5th Floor)
Seoul National University
599 Gwanangno, Gwanak-Gu
Seoul 151-742
Korea
Tel: +82-2-880-8778
Email: sonjeongah@snu.ac.kr