Full-Time Faculty Position in SUNY Korea’s English Language Program
Depending on need, the position will either be in: Academic English (PAE) or Intensive English Center (IEC)
SUNY Korea: located near the coast in the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ), SUNY Korea is the frontrunner of global education and the first American university established in Korea. Since its establishment in 2012, SUNY Korea has made tremendous progress both in its quantity and quality of education. SUNY Korea, as an extended campus of the State University of New York system, provides select degree programs that are identical to those at Stony Brook University (SBU) and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). Currently offered are 6 SBU majors – Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Business Management, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Technological Systems Management – and 2 FIT majors – Fashion Design and Fashion Business Management. In addition to the major courses in these programs, SUNY Korea also offers various General Education courses such as Biology, Physics, Geology, History, Social Science, Political Science, Composition, Literature, etc. In order to strengthen our educational capacity further, SUNY Korea is constantly expanding its programs and recruiting distinguished faculty from all over the world.
▶ PROGRAM IN ACADEMIC ENGLISH (PAE)
The Program in Academic English (PAE) at SUNY Korea offers the foundational courses in writing and oral communication that meet the University’s general education requirement. These courses prepare students for academic success in writing, research, and communication, all key elements required in the advanced courses they will study at SUNY Korea.
Responsibilities:
• Teach a variety of freshman-level writing courses, as well as literature and public-speaking courses as needed.
• Have additional responsibilities that include counseling students, fulfilling obligations in the PAE program, attending mandatory university functions, and other assignments designated by the director.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends in the discipline through scholarly activity and professional development.
▶ INTENSIVE ENGLISH CENTER (IEC)
The Intensive English Center (IEC) at SUNY Korea provides educational and cultural opportunities while promoting English proficiency for academic purposes. The main priority is to support students’ language and cultural needs in acquiring the knowledge and language skills necessary to prepare them for intercultural communication. Students can become not only fluent in the English language but also mentally prepared for the challenges of being international students.
Responsibilities:
• Teach a variety of academic courses designed to prepare English learners for study in an American context.
• Have additional responsibilities that include counseling students, fulfilling obligations in the IEC program, attending mandatory university functions, and other assignments designated by the director.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends in the discipline through scholarly activity and professional development.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree or higher in Composition & Rhetoric, English, TESOL, or a closely related field.
• Three or more years of full-time experience teaching college-level writing classes.
CONTRACT PERIOD
One-year contract starting in August and renewable with satisfactory performance.
SALARY
Commensurate with education and experience.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
i. A Cover Letter (which should include: a brief description of your approach to teaching essay-writing; your teaching philosophy in general; the reason(s) you believe you are suitable for this position).
ii. A current Curriculum Vitae
iii. A Syllabus from a recent Writing course you have taught.
iv. The Assignment Instructions document for a major writing assignment from the above syllabus.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS ONLY
• Scanned copies of degrees
• Certificates of employment
• Transcripts
• A short teaching video-demo or short ‘live’ demo-lesson (possibly)
DOCUMENT SUBMISSION & DEADLINE elp@sunykorea.ac.kr: April 30th, 2026, 11:59 pm.
- Any applications received after this date/time will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Professor Terence Oliga, Director of the English Language Program, SUNY Korea terence.oliga@sunykorea.ac.kr