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Full-time Researcher (English Test Editor)

Job Post (August, 2007)

 

Position: Full-time Researcher (English Test Editor)

Organization: Language Education Institute, Seoul National University

Location: Seoul, South Korea

 

The Language Education Institute of Seoul National University in Korea is seeking a dedicated and qualified English test editor. The position involves proofreading, editing and writing test items for TEPS (Test of English Proficiency developed by Seoul National University).

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants need to have at least a bachelor's degree (master's or doctoral degrees preferable). Preference is given to Humanities or Social Sciences majors. No prior experience in teaching or editing is required, but previous editing experience is desirable.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

You will be required to proofread, edit and write test items. The ideal candidate will have a good cultural background, an ability to use resources online, and the capacity to work independently.

 

SALARY:

Salary starts at 33.6 million KRW per year. You will be paid separately for additional work. Upon the completion of the contract, severance pay equivalent to one average month's income is made.

 

STARTING DATE:

After September 10, 2007 (Negotiable)

 

HOUSING:

Non-Koreans will be provided with either a rent-free, minimally furnished, one- or two-bedroom Faculty Apartment on campus or housing support in a certain amount each month.

 

VACATIONS:

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

 

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

Non-Koreans will be paid the amount of 1,000,000 KRW for one round-trip airfare at the end of the contract. You may also take evening courses in the LEI's Korean Language Program (KLP) free of charge, provided that your attendance does not interfere with your duties in the Testing Center.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please submit the following documents to the LEI by email or mail:

- 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)

- 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

 

DEADLINE & CONTACTS:

August 25 (Saturday), 2007, 6 p.m. If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Seong-Hoon Kim at priest23@snu.ac.kr.

 

(Mr.) Seong-Hoon Kim

Office Manager

Language Proficiency Testing Center (Rm. #403)

Language Education Institute (Bldg. #137-1)

Seoul National University

Shillim-dong, Gwanak-gu

Seoul 151-742

Korea

Tel: +82-2-880-8778

http://language.snu.ac.kr