University Jobs in Korea

Everyone keeps asking me.."how did you land that job!!!" So.. I'm here to explain to you how I got my university job here in Korea.

It's a fabulous life, with lots of bright lovely students keen to learn, and lots of freedom.

The TESL certificate that I took was 316-hours. There are some courses which are offered online with fewer hours... I don't know much about those, bu I'd recommend doing it in person, as you can ask all sorts of questions to your awesome instructors. (They also give tons of tips throughout class on great ways to teach... such as how to teach the difference between "s / z" 'What sound do angry bees make? What sound do angry snakes make? There is the difference.'... amazing!!!!!)

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[YBisTOP1]

Hello. I am studying abroad next fall in Korea for one year and my question is... Can I get a job as a private tutor?

[moreexpatkerri]

@YBisTOP1 ~ private tutoring is usually illegal here in korea if you have a contract with a school. you are usually not permitted to work anywhere except where you have your contract. however, if you come here with a visa which allows tutoring, there are certainly lots of people who would like a private tutor. i hope this helps.

[blahhhlexi]

Hey Kerri, I understand that you need BA to teach english in Korea, but I've read on some websites that it needs to be a 4 year course. I was wondering if that is the case, or does it not matter the length of the course?

Thanks in advance :)

[moreexpatkerri]

@blahhhlexi ~ i haven't heard about that specifically, but i would imagine it wouldn't matter!

[jett11west]

Hi Kerri...I just started UPSing Universities that I saw advertising. I have a MS and a TEFL. I really hope I can bypass teaching kids. I have some teaching experience. Do you think I have a chance. Do any recruiters help for college level. Most don't seem to.

[moreexpatkerri]

@jett11west ~ i don't think you should think of teaching kids as something to bypass. teaching kids gives invaluable classroom experience, in my opinion. usually university jobs here require a few years minimum of teaching experience too.

[JangDenyBora]

--> (i've been to US 4 times) and i love english i'm not a mother tongue... ^_^ Even if I'm willing to take a certification like TOEFL, i'm not sure if i can apply for a job in korea as english teacher...what do you think? I'd really like to have your opinion...thank you so much! ^_^

[JangDenyBora]

Hi! First of all...i think you're great!! You really made it! I'm quite envious...hehe...second i would like to ask you a question..i would love to find a job in korea, and all my korean friends told me that teaching english is like "the must" and quite the only thing you can do in the beginning...but i'm afraid the only American people are you know...chose? Cause' they look for english mother tongue people...and i'm not...i'm italian, even if i speak english very well --> cont.

[apaige22]

did you not do any networking to find your uni job? or did you know anyone at jj university before applying there?

[xNakashima1992x]

You said, a BA is required, btu does it matter what your major/minor was? I'm a Uni student in America and my major is East Asian Studies, my minor Korean, and my dream is to teach English in Korea (and/or Japanese since I'm studying that as well!) and I just wanted to know how possible that is if I graduate with my major/minor and get TESL certification. Thanks in advanced for your help :)

[marcog003]

How do I get a 'Tesl' and where do I go to get it?

Do I do it in Korea or here in Canada?

Thanks for your time ^_^

[teatimeoclock]

Pumping me up!! I'm going to study hard so that I can get an amazing job like this, too!

[AleksandrsLV]

My biggest worry is I have no teaching experience and I am a little bit shy, and find it hard to speak in front of large groups of people. My mind just goes blank when I do it.

[gladitsmonday]

Hi Kerri! I know that an English degree isn't necessary for teaching at a primary/secondary school (just any degree is acceptable, right?), but what about teaching at a uni? Do they want you to have a degree in English/English Lit. etc? Or could someone with a degree in Chinese studies qualify if they met all the other requirements? : ) Your job sounds wonderful, I'm jealous!

[tappingstuff]

Hey Kerri, Can I get a hagwon job with a 2 year college diploma and Tesol?