[KS] Job Posting: University of Tuebingen_Full-time Language Instructor for Korean

[You Jae Lee]

The Department of Korean Studies of the Institute of Asian and
Oriental Studies (AOI) at Eberhard Karls University Tübingen invites
applications for the position of a Language Instructor for Korean
(m/f/d) (Salary Group TV-L 13, full-time position) for a period of two
years starting on 1 April 2025. Upon positive evaluation at the end of
the two-year period, the post will be made permanent without further
advertisement.

The duties of the position include teaching Korean language and Hanja
in all Bachelor's and Master's programmes of the department, assisting
with examinations and other departmental tasks in various areas, and
advising and mentoring students, especially during the exchange year
in Korea. Responsible participation in the further development of
language teaching materials, as well as in the development of
e-learning concepts, are also required. The teaching load is 19
semester hours per week.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in a field suitable for the
teaching responsibilities (e.g., Korean as a Foreign Language,
language education research with a focus on Korean, or a field within
the humanities, social sciences, or education). Applicants must also
have a minimum of two years of teaching experience in Korean language
instruction at the university level, as well as native or equivalent
proficiency in Korean.

Additional desirable qualifications include strong teamwork skills and
excellent written and spoken proficiency in either German or English.
Candidates are also expected to demonstrate an interest in
intercultural and interdisciplinary issues. Solid knowledge of
language teaching methodologies and a willingness to adopt innovative
approaches will be considered an advantage.

The University of Tübingen is an equal opportunities employer and
places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for
women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications from disabled candidates will be given preference if the
qualifications of these candidates are identical to those of a
non-disabled candidate.

Applications with the usual documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae,
degree certificates, etc.) should be sent in electronic form (in one
PDF file) by e-mail to Prof. Dr. You Jae Lee
(you-jae.lee at uni-tuebingen.de) by 25 January 2025. Any queries may
also be sent to this address.

The University of Tübingen will not reimburse any costs related to the
application process.