🏫 POSTECH Institue of Culture and Language (PICL)
📍South Korea
💰 Competitive Salary

Job Description:

English Instructors at a University
Pohang, Kyungpook
Posted by: POSTECH Institue of Culture and Language (PICL)
Call for English Conversation Instructors (Pohang Residents Preferred)
POSTECH Institute of Culture and Language (PICL)
PICL is launching a new English Conversation Program for POSTECH students, faculty, staff, and Pohang residents, starting January 4, 2027.
We are looking for qualified instructors to teach small-group, level-based conversation classes.
Position
Freelance English Conversation Instructor (contract basis) Classes are offered at six levels, and the number of classes in the first term will be decided based on the results of our pre-registration survey. Twice-a-Week and Four-Times-a-Week classes will be offered. Instructors may teach more than one class (e.g., a morning class and an evening class).
Class Format
• Program start: January 4, 2027 (Mon) (new classes start on the 1st of each month; if the 1st is a holiday, classes start on the next weekday)
• Two class types (50 minutes per session):
– Twice-a-Week Class: 2 sessions per week (weekdays)
– Four-Times-a-Week Class: 4 sessions per week (weekdays)
• Class size: 5–11 learners (maximum 11)
• A class opens with a minimum of 5 learners.
• A class of up to 11 learners runs as one class; a class of 12 or more will be divided into two sections.
• Level-based classes: six levels (Beginner Low, Beginner High, Intermediate Low, Intermediate High, Advanced Low, Advanced High). Each class is a two-month course.
Course Focus
Based on our learner demand survey (96 responses), classes should focus on:
• Everyday conversation (the most requested goal)
• Presentations and academic conferences
• Useful expressions and vocabulary practiced in each class, pronunciation feedback, and short readings (news articles, books) as conversation material
Available Time Slots (Weekdays)
• Morning: 8:00–8:50 a.m.
• Lunch: 12:00–12:50 p.m.
• Evening: 5:10–6:00 p.m.
• Evening: 6:10–7:00 p.m.
• Evening: 7:10–8:00 p.m.
• Evening: 8:10–9:00 p.m.
Compensation
• Pay is proportional to enrollment: instructors receive 50% of the monthly tuition revenue of each class. • Twice-a-Week Class (8 sessions per month): up to KRW 528,000 per month per class (before tax)
– Monthly tuition per learner: Beginner KRW 80,000 / Intermediate KRW 88,000 / Advanced KRW 96,000 (instructor pay: KRW 40,000 / 44,000 / 48,000 per learner)
– 11 learners: KRW 440,000–528,000 / 8 learners: KRW 320,000–384,000 / 5 learners: KRW 200,000–240,000
• Four-Times-a-Week Class (16 sessions per month): up to KRW 1,056,000 per month per class (before tax)
– Monthly tuition per learner: Beginner KRW 160,000 / Intermediate KRW 176,000 / Advanced KRW 192,000 (instructor pay: KRW 80,000 / 88,000 / 96,000 per learner)
– 11 learners: KRW 880,000–1,056,000 / 8 learners: KRW 640,000–768,000 / 5 learners: KRW 400,000–480,000
• Tuition is KRW 10,000 (Beginner), 11,000 (Intermediate), or 12,000 (Advanced) per session, based on 4 weeks per month. Learners who register for two months receive a 10% tuition discount; instructor pay is based on the actual tuition received.
• 3.3% income tax will be withheld.
Qualifications
Applicants of any nationality, including Korean nationals, are welcome. Applicants must currently reside in Korea; applications from overseas will not be accepted. Pohang residents will be given priority.
At least one of the following is required:
• A degree in English or a related field
• Equivalent English proficiency or teaching experience
• A TESOL certificate or degree Preferred:
• Pohang residents
• Native English speakers
• Experience teaching adult learners or academic presentation skills
Application Materials
• CV
• Cover letter
• A copy of your passport
**(The application will only be considered for review once all three required documents have been submitted.)
Selection Process
Document screening → Demo lesson → Final selection
Deadline
November 30, 2026 (Mon), 2:00 p.m. (KST)
How to Apply / Contact
POSTECH Institute of Culture and Language (PICL)
Room 431, Mueunjae Building, POSTECH,
77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang
Email: picl-admin@postech.ac.kr
Phone: 054-279-8043