Online Full-Time Faculty (Non Tenure-Track) / Assistant or Associate Professor - School of Business Innovation

Taejae University
Seoul, South Korea

School of Business Innovation

The School of Business Innovation at Taejae University invites applications for a full-time, three-year renewable appointment as an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.

We are looking for a passionate educator who is interested in pushing the boundaries of higher education. Taejae University, a brand-new undergraduate college based in Seoul, Republic of Korea, seeks to cultivate tomorrow's global leaders through its innovative teaching methods and curriculum. Our students from around the world engage in diverse academic and co-curricular activities founded on active learning philosophy, rotating through Taejae's global residential colleges. All courses are conducted through small, interactive online seminars in English, and faculty members have the flexibility to teach from anywhere in the world (please note all Business Innovation courses and meetings are held during working hours in South Korea).

The new faculty member will be responsible for developing and teaching undergraduate courses beginning in Fall 2026. We are particularly interested in inviting applications from educators who have teaching experience or demonstrable knowledge in Finance and/or Accounting, Marketing, Strategy and Organization, although assigned courses may not be limited to these areas. All courses should be designed and delivered in accordance with Taejae's active online learning philosophy.

In evaluating candidates, particular emphasis will be placed on demonstrated excellence and experience in teaching, a strong academic record (evidenced by a Ph.D. in a relevant field and a track record of scholarly achievement), and a clear commitment to interdisciplinary engagement. We are especially interested in candidates who are genuinely enthusiastic about innovative pedagogy and educational technology, and who can demonstrate a serious commitment to online, active-learning approaches in their teaching.

This position is a teaching-focused role with no research requirement. There is also no residency requirement for faculty members.

The standard teaching load will be three courses per semester, with each course carrying four credits. Other responsibilities may include mentoring students, participating in faculty workshops, and serving on academic/administrative committees.

The starting salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and credentials. Faculty members will receive a range of benefits.

An annual Professional Development Account (PDA) fund of USD 3,000 is provided, subject to annual adjustment based on budget allocation. This fund may be used to support the adoption of innovative teaching methods and the enhancement of professional expertise, including the purchase of equipment such as a laptop computer and covering expenses for attending academic conferences.

The anticipated start date is September 2026 (Fall 2026). New faculty members are expected to participate in online faculty workshops for active learning and course development during the summer prior to the start of the Fall 2026 semester.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in a relevant area, or advancement to candidacy by the time of application

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful instructional experience at the undergraduate level
• Strong commitment to active learning pedagogies and a willingness to explore new teaching methods/technologies
• Demonstrated success in supervising students in research projects and other experiential learning settings
• Experience in designing and supervising virtual labs for undergraduate education for the science subjects
• Research experience in industry or research institutes with an interdisciplinary approach
• Proven experience in curricular design/planning, including the development of innovative and engaging course materials, assignments, and assessments
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students and faculty from diverse cultural backgrounds

SALARY

The salary for this position will be USD 43,000 or higher, depending on the candidate's academic and industrial experience, and may be negotiable based on qualifications.

DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS

To apply, please submit the following documents by September 28th 2026 (Korea Standard Time)

1. Taejae University Faculty Application Form (Click Here)
2. Cover Letter
3. CV
4. Teaching portfolio, including 1) teaching philosophy, 2) courses taught/prepared to teach, and 3) teaching evaluations
5. Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
6. Degree certificates for Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees
7. Certificate of expected Ph.D. degree conferral or a letter from the applicant's Ph.D. advisor confirming the Ph.D. degree conferral (Applicants who have not completed their Ph.D. at the time of application are required to submit an official document indicating the expected date of Ph.D. degree conferral. If such an official document is unavailable, a letter from the applicant's Ph.D. advisor confirming the expected date of Ph.D. degree conferral may be submitted in lieu thereof. The advisor's letter must clearly state the advisor's institutional affiliation and academic rank, explicitly indicate the expected date of Ph.D. degree conferral, include the advisor's original signature, and provide the advisor's email address)
8. Certificate of Teaching Experience or Certificate of Professional Experience (A letter issued by an authorized person of the relevant institution is acceptable; however, the contact information of the person who prepared the letter must be clearly stated.)
9. Optional: a sample lesson plan or lesson idea for an active learning-based course in areas such as Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Strategy and Organization, or any course you would propose to offer in your own area of expertise, designed in accordance with Taejae's active online learning philosophy. Should you have any questions related to this, such as course description or course details, please contact Taejae University's Office of Academic Affairs (oaa_faculty@taejae.ac.kr)
10. List of contacts for three letters of recommendation

Application documents should be submitted via email through HigherEdJobs.

All interviews and job talks will be held online. For further inquiries, please contact Taejae University's Office of Academic Affairs (oaa_faculty@taejae.ac.kr)

Candidates selectively invited to the interview process will be required to develop a sample syllabus for one course and conduct a teaching demonstration based on the course plan designed (in English). Detailed instructions will be provided in the future.

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