Busan University of Foreign Studies is inviting qualified scholars in the following areas for tenure track faculty positions for projects supported by Humanities Korea (sponsored by the National Research Foundation of Korea)

1. Outline of Positions

2. Notes

a. Applicants for the Institute for Mediterranean Studies must agree to the research agenda, “A Study on the Interchange Types of Civilizations in the Mediterranean Area” (Please visit the website of the National Research Foundation of Korea or www.ims.or.kr for further details).

b. Applicants for the Institute for Iberoamerican Studies must agree to the research agenda, “Building a Comprehensive Matrix for Latin American Studies” (Please visit the website of the National Research Foundation of Korea or www.lakis.or.kr for further details).

c. If no suitable candidates are found, BUFS reserves the right to suspend the hiring process.

d. For further information, contact us at tj2020@bufs.ac.kr, 82-51-640-3451 or 82-51-640-3453.

3. Qualifications

4. Documents to Submit

a. Two (2) copies of the application

N.B.: Fill out the form and send it to tj2020@bufs.ac.kr and submit two (2) signed copies of the printed applications along with all other required documents.

b. Thesis for M.A. & Ph.D.

c. Research publications published between Dec. 15, 2008 - Dec. 14, 2012

d. Academic transcripts (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.) & Degree certificates – One (1) copy of each

e. Verification of Work Experience & Verification of Employment

f. Certificates of participation in research projects conducted by institutes or educational organizations (if applicable)

5. Recruiting Procedure

a. Stage 1: Documentation assessment

b. Stage 2: Interview for research area (inclusive of language test)

c. Stage 3: General Interview

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6. Application Dates

7. Others

a. Successful applicants will be hired as of March 1, 2013.

b. Applicants being considered for a position will be informed by e-mail (absence of notification indicates that the applicant is not under consideration or ineligible for an offered position).

c. Positions may not be filled if satisfactory candidates are not found.

d. All documents in foreign languages except English should be accompanied by English or Korean translations.

e. An application will be rejected if there are any missing documents.

f. In the event that an applicant has been accepted or hired on the basis of false information given in the application, interview, or falsification of supporting documentation, the acceptance or hiring will be cancelled.

g. Submitted documents will not be returned to the applicants. (However, and upon request, publications and copies of thesis materials are available for return between March 1 and March 31, 2013.)

h. Any matters not specified above will be dealt with according to BUFS university regulations.

i. Please ensure that the envelope containing your application and supporting documents is clearly labeled with your exact major, your full name and the department to which you are applying.