Faculty Recruitment Announcement for Non-Tenure Track Positions at Dongguk University Seoul Campus - Fall 2026
| College | Department | Field of Specialization | Position Type | Nationality | No. of Positions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Humanities | Division of English Language & Literature | English Language & Literature (English Linguistics, English Language Teaching, English-Korean Interpreting and Translation Studies) |
Teaching Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 |
- Publications (international/domestic) preferred - Able to teach: Fundamentals of English Listening & Speaking II, Academic English Writing and Composition, Language and Multiculturalism |
| College of Advanced Convergence Engineering | Department of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Computer Science (Database, Software Engineering, Parallel Computing, Computer Graphics) |
Teaching Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 |
- Publications (international/domestic) preferred - Able to teach: Database Systems, Software Engineering, Parallel Processing, Introduction to Natural Language Processing |
| College of Natural Sciences | Department of Chemistry | Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry (Electroanalytical Chemistry, Material Chemistry) |
Research Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| College of Natural Sciences | Department of Physics | Solid State Physics, Applied Physics (Semiconductor Physics, Nanomaterials, Surface Physics, Quantum Electronics) |
Research Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology | Department of Convergent Environmental Science | Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering (Polymer Synthesis, Composite Materials, and Materials Development) |
Research Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology | Department of Life Science | Cell Biology, Nanotechnology, Medical Engineering (Stem Cell Biology, Medical Engineering Materials, Nanotechnology) |
Research Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology | Department of Medical Biotechnology | Biomedical Polymers, Cell Biology, Biochemistry (Artificial Organs, Medical Polymers, Nanotechnology, Cellular Aging, Artificial Intelligence) |
Research Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology | Department of Medical Biotechnology | Biomedical Polymer, Cell physiology, General Pharmacology (Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Stem Cells, Drug delivery system) |
Research Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| College of Engineering | Department of Energy and Materials Engineering | Ceramic Materials (Semiconductor Device or Battery) |
Research Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| College of Engineering | Department of Energy and Materials Engineering | Ceramic Materials, Other Materials Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Materials Processing (Environment/Energy ceramics, Machine Learning and Knowledge Processing, Artificial intelligence systems and applications, materials synthesis) |
Research Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| College of Engineering | Department of Energy and Materials Engineering | Other Areas in Materials Engineering (Computational Solid-State Physics, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence) | Research Professor | Korean or Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| College of Advanced Convergence Engineering | Division of System Semiconductor | Semiconductor Devices, Fabrication Process (Semiconductor Materials and Devices) |
Research Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| College of Advanced Convergence Engineering | Division of System Semiconductor | Semiconductor Circuit and Device | Research Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| College of Advanced Convergence Engineering | Department of Intelligent Network Convergence | Wireless Communications (Satellite Communications, Positioning Systems, and Interference Analysis) |
Research Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 |
1. General Requirements
- Must not be subject to any disqualifications under the Korean Private School Act or Dongguk University’s faculty appointment regulations.
- Must hold a doctoral degree in the relevant field (including candidates expected to obtain their degree by [August 31, 2026].
- Must understand and be willing to embrace the Buddhist principles that the founding philosophy of the University (Buddhist values)
- In accordance with Article 4-3 of the Decree on the Appointment of Educational Officials, applicants holding a bachelor's degree from specific institutions may be restricted from applying to certain departments to prevent academic homogeneity.
| Position Type | Field | Degree | Experience | Minimum Research Achievements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Professor |
Humanities | Doctorate |
- Mandatory teaching experience in the relevant major field. - Must be capable of teaching the specific courses mentioned in the recruitment table above. |
No minimum requirement (publications preferred) | |
| Engineering | |||||
| Research Professor | Natural Sciences and Engineering |
Doctorate |
None required |
- At least one first or corresponding author publication in an SCIE journal with an Impact Factor (IF) of 7 or higher, or - At least two first or corresponding author publications in SCIE journals ranked within the top 15% according to the Journal Citation Reports (JCR). |
SCOPUS and KCI-listed/candidate journals are not recognized for these fields |
| Evaluation Item | Standards | University Category | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Research papers |
SSCI, A&HCI | International Level I |
Letters, Notes, Communications, and Case Studies are not accepted |
| SCIE (JCR Top 50% or IF ≥ 2) | |||
| SCIE (JCR 50%–75%) | International Level II | ||
| SCIE (JCR 75%–100% or No JCR value) | International Level III |
○ Complete the online form and upload a profile photo (under 200KB).
☞ Enter your detailed major for Master’s and Ph.D. degrees exactly as stated on your certificates.
☞Combine all academic degrees and employment/career certificates into one single PDF file and upload it under the "Academic/Career Documents" section.
☞ File naming convention: [Field]_[Name]_AcademicCareer.pdf
☞ Foreign degrees: Scanned copies are accepted for the application. Non-English documents must be accompanied by a translation. Apostille or consular authentication will be strictly required upon final appointment.
☞ Note: Upload as one continuous PDF file. If multiple files are uploaded, only the most recent one will be saved.
- Candidates Reviewed: All online applicants.
- Schedule: May 2026
- Evaluation: Review of academic background, career history, and research capability.
- Note: Individual interviews with the host department faculty will be conducted separately.
- Candidates Reviewed: Only those recommended by the College Recruitment Committee.
- Method: In-person or by postal mail
- Address: Faculty Affairs Office, 3F Main Building, Dongguk University, 30 Pildong-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04620, Republic of Korea.
- Required Documents
○ Original degree certificates and transcripts for all degrees
☞ Foreign degrees: apostille or consular authentication required
☞ Chinese degree: certification from CHSI required
○ Original career/employment certificates for all listed positions
○ Original certificates for awards or licenses (if applicable)
○ Copy of passport and copy of Alien Registration Card(ARC)
○ Certificate of Buddhist Faith (optional; only for Jogye Order members)
- Important Notes:
☞ Submitted documents will not be returned.
☞ Certificates issued in Korea from April 1, 2026 onward will be accepted.
☞ Final appointees must submit original documents. For documents not in English, a notarized Korean or English translation must be attached.
☞ Applicants are responsible for any disadvantages caused by errors or omissions in the application form. All documents will be verified. If any document is found to be false, the appointment may be canceled - even after hiring.
☞ Applicants must cooperate with any verification requests from the university. Failure to do so may be considered evidence of discrepancies and could lead to cancellation of the appointment.
4. Screening by University (Central Faculty Recruitment Committee)
- Candidates Reviewed: Recommended candidates who have submitted original documents.
- Schedule: June 2026
- Evaluation: Final qualification verification and comprehensive assessment of capacity.
- Results: Notification by email
- Final Appointment by the Dongguk University Board of Trustees
- Schedule: To be announced
- Results: Notification by email
Q1. What is the ‘Verification Number’ in the application system?
A: It’s your personal password. Please choose a number that you can easily remember.
Q2. Are KCI(Korea Citation Index) journals recognized in all fields?
A: No. They are only recognized in the fields of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts/Physical Education. They are not recognized in STEM fields.
Q3. Are SCOPUS journals accepted?
A: Only in the field of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts/Physical Education. SCOPUS journals are not accepted in STEM fields.
Q4. Are not-yet-published papers accepted?
A: Yes, if a DOI has been assigned by March 31, 2026. Papers scheduled for publication between April 2026 and August 2026 may be accepted upon review by the committee.
Q5. Are any documents required in addition to online submission?
A: No. All academic and career documents must be uploaded to the online system.
Q6. Are conference papers recognized?
A: No. Conference papers are not recognized.
Q7. Are scholarly books accepted?
A: No, scholarly books are not recognized in any field.