Faculty Position Announcement – Department of German Language and Literature

1. Field of Appointment

The Department of German Language and Literature at Sungkyunkwan University invites applications for a native German-speaking faculty member capable of teaching both German language and literature.

2. Qualifications

- Hold a Ph.D. in literature

• - Be a native speaker of German and capable of teaching graduate-level courses in German literature in German
• - Demonstrate a strong record of scholarly publications over the past five years
• - Be committed to excellence in student education and the use of innovative teaching methods
• - Be capable of teaching in English and supervising theses of international students
• - Have no disqualifications for appointment at private universities under applicable laws
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3. Application Period and Method

• Application Period: April 15, 2025 – April 30, 2025 (by 6:00 PM KST)
• Submission Method: Email application to the department chair at hosunglee@skku.edu
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4. Required Documents

• - A certificate of the highest degree earned
• - Curriculum Vitae with a photo and a list of at least three referees
• - List of research achievements
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5. Recruitment Schedule

• - Application Deadline: April 30, 2025 (Wednesday), by 6:00 PM KST
• - First Screening (Document Review): By May 15, 2025 (Thursday)
• - Notification of First Screening Results: May 16, 2025 (Friday) 
•  * Individual notification and request for submission of teaching and research plans
• - Second Screening (Interview): During the 4th or 5th week of May 2025
• •  * Further procedures including a final interview with the university administration will be announced only to those who pass the second screening.
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6. Additional Information

• - The university reserves the right not to hire if there is no qualified applicant.
• - Any false or misleading information in the application documents may result in cancellation of the appointment.
• - Original documents may be requested at a later stage.
• - According to Article 11 of the “Fair Hiring Procedure Act,” documents submitted via email will not be returned, and all submitted materials will be disposed of after the hiring process in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act.

Contact

Prof. Hosung Lee, Chair
Department of German Language and Literature
Phone: +82-2-760-0298
Email: hosunglee@skku.edu