[university-l] Job Opportunity in Korea

[Arminda W Lathrop]

DEBATE JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR CANADIAN OR U.S. CITIZENS

KPS Instructor Job Description
In an effort to help bring the benefits of international debate to more
students throughout Korea and Asia more broadly, IDEA expects to have a
representative office in Seoul.  In the course of several recent visits to
Seoul, IDEA has helped organize an exciting and lucrative opportunity with
the Korea Poly School (KPS) for debate trainers to live and work in Korea.
 Candidates should be willing to begin this Fall semester (late August),
however IDEA will consider excellent candidates with different scheduling
requirements.

KPS is seeking Canadian or US citizens to teach debate to elementary
and/or middle school students for at least one academic year at one of
their campuses in one of four campuses (Daejeon, Ilsan, Mokdong, or
Bundang).  You can learn more about KPS at
http://www.koreapolyschool.com/about/12.htm

While IDEA is assisting KPS in recruiting these trainers, as well as
providing technical support to them, the instructors will be KPS
employees.  IDEA will, however, provide pre-departure orientation as well
as teaching and curriculum materials.  Furthermore, IDEA will provide
optional opportunities to participate in IDEA-sponsored events and
activities taking place around Korea or other Asian countries.

Applications should include a current CV, a cover letter, and the contact
information of 2 references.  Please send to alathrop at idebate.org. 
Applications will be accepted until positions are filled or the school
year begins in August.  Applicants are encouraged to submit an application
as soon as possible.


The Debate Instructor shall perform the following duties:

1.Plan and conduct debate and argumentation classes in levels assigned by
Employer;

2.Assist with and participate in activities related to the instructional
programs of Employer, including, but not limited to, departmental
meetings, general faculty meetings, and special presentations and events;

3.Assist with projects related to the activities concerning international
cooperation carried out by Employer;

4.Assist Employer in organizing debate clubs at KPS schools;

5.Assist Employer in facilitating KPS debate events

6.Assist Employer with out-of-classroom activities related to the regular
curriculum of Employer, including, but not limited to, field trips and
school-wide assemblies, as well as other extracurricular activities;

7.Assist with the development of teaching materials, supplementary
materials, tests, evaluations, and other programs related to English
language teaching;

8.Assist or conduct teacher training in debate for new DIs under the
direction of Employer;

9.Assist, monitor, and supervise DIs in their teaching methodology and
implementation, and classroom conduct under the direction of Employer;

10.Perform other duties as designated by Employer;

Compensation and Benefits:

1.Free furnished single housing (rent is paid for, but utilities and
maintenance fees will be the trainers' responsibilities)
2.Free roundtrip airfare.
3.Contract completion bonus (severance pay) after one year
4.50% of national health insurance paid for by the school
5.50% of national pension premiums paid for by the school (They will also
be eligible to petition for their pension refund from the Korean pension
board before departing the country)
6.Monthly Salary - 3.1 million Korean Won (roughly $3,300)




-- 
Arminda W. Lathrop
IDEA Communications Director
Willamette University
900 State St.
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 370-6620