HR Specialist (with Teaching Responsibilities)

Job Opening: HR Specialist (with Teaching Responsibilities)

Location: Daejeon, South Korea

Start
Date: September 1, 2026 (Start date may be adjusted based on the hiring schedule)

Position Type: Full-time HR
Specialist with Visiting Professor Appointment

Contract Type: Fixed-term, initial one-year contract renewable annually
based on performance (maximum five years) – Non-Tenure Track
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

About Woosong University

Woosong University is a specialized institution located in Daejeon, South Korea, recognized for
its global initiatives and innovative higher education programs.
We are currently seeking a qualified HR Specialist to join the
Office of Human Resources. This is a dual-role position that combines international HR administration with teaching responsibilities.
The successful candidate will oversee HR processes for foreign faculty and also teach one course per semester in the Department of
AI·Business Administration.

Position Overview

The HR Specialist will manage personnel processes for foreign
faculty, including recruitment, onboarding, and contract administration. The role requires excellent communication, cross-cultural, and
organizational skills, and the ability to work full-time in an English-speaking professional setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for foreign faculty (job postings, screening, interviews, etc.)
• Handle
  contracts, appointments, reappointments, and related HR documentation
• Serve as a liaison for foreign faculty in matters of
  employment, immigration, insurance, and housing
• Maintain job listings and respond to inquiries on international recruitment
  platforms
• Provide onboarding and orientation support for new international faculty
• Draft and manage official HR
  communications and internal documentation in English
• Teach one 3-credit course per semester in your area of expertise within
  the Department of AI·Business Administration
• Work full-time on-site at the Office of Human Resources

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Minimum
  of 3 years of experience in human resources or higher education administration
• Excellent communication skills in English (both
  written and verbal).

Benefits

• University-provided housing (subject to availability)
• One-way
  economy class flight reimbursement for international hires relocating to Korea
• Settlement allowance: KRW 100,000 per day (up to 15
  days) for early arrival before the official start date
• Paid vacation: 20 working days per year
• Enrollment in the National
  Health Insurance plan
• Membership in the National Pension plan

Application Instructions

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the
position is filled.

1. Prepare the [Required Documents for Application] stated in number 4.
2. Complete the online application form via the [Apply Now] button.
3. Confirm your
   application through the Adobe Acrobat verification email.
4. Submit the following documents in English to 📧 facultysupport@live.wsu.ac.kr:

[Required Documents for Application]

① Curriculum
Vitae

② Cover Letter

③ Scanned Copy of Passport

④ Degree Diplomas
(or Certificates of Graduation) – Copies of all degrees earned (Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral).

⑤ Academic Transcripts – Official transcripts for each degree listed above.

⑥ Official Employment Verification Letters or Career Certificates – Must be on official letterhead, indicate
start and end dates, and be signed.

⑦
Relevant Professional Certifications
– Certifications related to your field or major (e.g., TESOL, Culinary License, Primary/Secondary School Teacher Certification).

⑧ Alien Registration Card (ARC) – Submit a scanned copy only if you already possess
one.

⑨ Passport-Style Photo – Digital file in JPG format.

Please Note:

Applicants may apply for only one position at Woosong University during a single
recruitment cycle. If multiple applications are submitted, only the first will be reviewed and considered.

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