Faculty Recruitment Announcement for Non-Tenure Track Positions at Dongguk University Seoul Campus - Spring 2027

| College | Department | Field of Specialization | Position Type | Nationality | No. of Positions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Humanities | Division of English Language & Literature |
English Language and Literature 영어와문학 |
Teaching Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 |
- Publications (international/domestic) preferred - M.A. or higher in English Education or English Language and Literature |
| College of Natural Sciences | Department of Chemistry |
Industrial Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry 공업화학, 무기화학, 물리화학 |
Research Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| College of Natural Sciences | Department of Physics |
Solid State Physics, Applied Physics 고체물리, 응용물리 |
Research Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology | Department of Medical Biotechnology |
Biomedical Polymers, Nanocarriers, Tissue Regeneration 생체/의료용고분자, 나노전달체, 조직재생 |
Research Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| College of Engineering | Department of Energy and Materials Engineering |
Materials Characterization 소재 분석(투과전자현미경) |
Research Professor | Korean or Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| College of Engineering | Department of Energy and Materials Engineering |
Materials Characterization 소재 분석(AI기반 재료분석) |
Research Professor | Korean or Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| College of Engineering | Department of Energy and Materials Engineering |
Materials Engineering, Electronics and Information and Communications Engineering 재료공학, 전자/정보통신공학 |
Research Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| College of Engineering | Department of Energy and Materials Engineering |
Energy Materials, Artificial Intelligence 에너지 소재, 인공지능 |
Research Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| College of Advanced Convergence Engineering | Division of System Semiconductor |
Circuits and Systems 회로시스템 |
Research Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| College of Advanced Convergence Engineering | Department of Intelligent Network Convergence |
Wireless Communications 무선통신 |
Research Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| College of Pharmacy | Department of Pharmacy |
Medicinal Chemistry 의약화학 |
Research Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| College of Pharmacy | Department of Pharmacy |
Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Science 약물학, 임상약리학, 약제학 |
Research Professor | Foreign nationals | 1 | |
| Graduate Schools | Department of Future Battery Convergence Engineering |
All Areas Related to Secondary Batteries 이차전지 관련 전 분야 |
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 February 28, 2027).
- Must understand and respect the University's founding philosophy of Buddhism and be willing to participate in its Buddhist traditions.
- 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 | Master’s degree or higher |
- 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) | M.A. or higher in English Education or English Language and Literature |
| 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: November 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
- Submission Period: December 2026
- 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)
- Important Notes:
☞ Submitted documents will not be returned.
☞ Certificates issued in Korea from October 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: December 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: Papers scheduled for publication between October 1, 2026, and February 28, 2027, may be considered if the publication date has been confirmed (volume and issue assigned) and a DOI has been assigned by the application deadline. Such papers are subject to review by the University Faculty Recruitment Committee.
Q5. Are any documents required in addition to online submission?
A: Academic and career documents must be uploaded during the online application process. Candidates recommended by the department or college must subsequently submit the required supporting documents in their original form.
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.