Researcher in Language

Seoul National University

Organization: Language Education Institute, Seoul National University

Location: Seoul, Republic of Korea

The Language Education Institute (LEI) at Seoul National University is seeking dedicated and qualified English test editors to work as full-time researchers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have at least a master’s degree and be either a native English speaker or a bilingual Korean. Prior experience in editing is not required but nevertheless desired. We are interested in researchers who can help us continuously uphold the integrity of the TEPS (Test of English Proficiency developed by Seoul National University).

JOB DESCRIPTION

Full-time researchers are expected to develop, write, review, edit, proofread, and score test items for TEPS and other tests produced by the TEPS Center. We are looking for competent writers who can produce large amounts of writing on a wide variety of topics under time pressure according to our test specifications.

WORKING HOURS

Working hours are 7 hours a day, 35 hours a week, excluding a 1-hour break.

SALARY

The annual salary is 34,000,000 KRW. You may have the opportunity to do some overtime work for extra pay. Upon the completion of the contract, severance pay is also made.

HOUSING

Those with non-Korean citizenship will be provided with housing support in the amount of 600,000 KRW each month. You have the option to live in a minimally furnished faculty apartment close to the campus or find off-campus housing on your own.

VACATION

You will have an annual total of four weeks paid vacation.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

  • Those with non-Korean citizenship will be paid the amount of 1,000,000 KRW for airfare upon the expiration of the last contract.

  • You will be required to join the National Pension and Health Insurance Plans.

  • This is a one-year contract that can be renewed multiple times.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Please submit these documents to the LEI by email:

  • Résumé

  • Cover letter (or letter of self-introduction)

  • Copies of degree(s)/certificate(s) (undergraduate level and above)

  • Copies of academic transcripts (undergraduate level and above)

  • Copy of passport (photo page)

  • Copy of Foreigner's Registration Card (if you already reside in Korea) or Residence Card for Foreign National Koreans (or Report by Overseas Korean Residents if applicable)

  • Reference contact information (may be included on résumé)

  • Personal Information Collection and Use Consent Form (attached form)

HIRING PROCESS

Application Period

Aug. 13–30, 2026

Document Screening Results

Sep. 2, 2026
Individual notification

English Test

Sep. 3–4, 2026
Online

English Test Results

Sep. 7, 2026
Individual notification

Interview

Sep. 9, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Tentative

Final Results

Sep. 10, 2026
Individual notification

※ The schedule is subject to change, and any changes will be announced separately.

STARTING DATE

  • October 1, 2026 (The starting date for this position is negotiable)

DEADLINE & CONTACTS

The application deadline is Sunday, August 30, 2026. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Cho at happyhm@snu.ac.kr.

HOW TO APPLY

OTHER INFORMATION

  • Applicants may be disqualified if any information submitted is found to be false or inaccurate.

  • No candidate may be selected if none is deemed suitable.

APPLICATION FORM

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