Position Summary
Positions: Full-time faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor
Program: Business Innovation
Expected Start Date: January 2027; teaching begins in March 2027
Application Deadline: October 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM (KST, UTC+9)
Taejae University invites applications for two full-time faculty positions in its Business Innovation Program. As a teaching-focused university, Taejae appoints all faculty members to non-tenure-track positions. These positions are offered as renewable three-year appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.
We seek passionate educators who are excited to reimagine undergraduate education and help shape the future of a bold, innovative institution. Based in Seoul, Republic of Korea, Taejae University prepares students from around the world to become globally minded leaders and changemakers. Grounded in active learning, our distinctive educational model combines small, interactive seminars with immersive academic and co-curricular experiences across Taejae's global residential programs.
All courses are taught in English in a highly interactive online format, giving faculty members the flexibility to teach from anywhere in the world while engaging closely with a diverse, international community of students.
New faculty members will teach four-credit courses in the Business Innovation Program online starting in Spring 2027, and they will also have the opportunity to advise senior capstone projects based on their expertise and teaching interests. The standard teaching load will be three courses per semester (3-3), and other responsibilities may include mentoring students, contributing to curriculum design, participating in faculty workshops, and serving on academic/administrative committees.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Ph. D. in business or other relevant fields, or advancement to candidacy by the time of application
Preferred Qualifications
- Successful instructional experience at the undergraduate level
- Strong commitment to active learning pedagogies and a willingness to explore new teaching methods/technologies
- Demonstrated success in supervising students in research projects and other experiential learning settings
- Proven experience in curricular design/planning, including the development of innovative and engaging course materials, assignments, and assessments
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students and faculty from diverse cultural backgrounds
Areas of Specialization
Applicants should demonstrate strong teaching ability and scholarly or professional expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Strategy, organizational behavior, innovation management, or entrepreneurship
- Finance, accounting, venture finance, valuation, or financial decision-making
- Marketing, consumer insight, brand management, or digital marketing
- Technology and business innovation, including AI-enabled strategy, digital transformation, or technopreneurship
Preference may be given to candidates whose expertise complements the Program's curriculum and who can teach across multiple areas.
Recruitment and Pre-Teaching Timeline
Period Planned - Activity:
- September 2026 - Recruitment opens
- October 31, 2026 - Application deadline
- November-December 2026 - Application review, interviews, teaching demonstration, reference checks, and committee review
- By the end of December 2026 - Selection and appointment process completed
- January-February 2027 - Required course development, active-learning pedagogy training, and faculty onboarding
- March 2027 - Teaching begins
The timeline is indicative and may be adjusted. Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of required credential verification and pre-teaching preparation.
Application Materials
- Taejae University Faculty Application Form
- Cover letter describing the applicant's interest in and fit with Taejae University and the Business Innovation Program
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching portfolio, including: (1) teaching philosophy and active-learning approach; (2) courses previously taught and courses prepared to teach; and (3) available evidence of teaching effectiveness, including teaching evaluations
- Names and contact information of three professional references (affiliation, position/title, and email address)
How to Apply
- Submit all required materials in PDF format through [facultyhiring@taejae.ac.kr] by October 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM
- Applications received by the deadline will receive full consideration.
- All interviews and job talks will be held online.
- For further inquiries, please contact [facultyhiring@taejae.ac.kr]
Equal Opportunity and Accommodations
Taejae University values diversity and provides equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable law. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to nationality, gender, disability, age, religion, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided during the recruitment process as required by law.