Assistant or Associate Professor of Business Innovation – Taejae University

Position Overview

Taejae University invites applications for two full-time faculty positions in its Business Innovation Program at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. Based in Seoul, Republic of Korea, Taejae is a teaching-focused university offering renewable three-year, non-tenure-track appointments.

The positions are expected to begin in January 2027, with teaching starting in March 2027. All courses are delivered in English through an interactive online format, allowing faculty to teach from anywhere in the world.

Successful candidates will contribute to undergraduate teaching, active-learning approaches, and curriculum development in business innovation, while engaging with an international student community.

Position Details

• Institution: Taejae University
• Program: Business Innovation
• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor
• Number of Positions: Two
• Appointment Type: Full-time, non-tenure-track
• Contract Duration: Renewable three-year appointment
• University Location: Seoul, Republic of Korea
• Teaching Format: Online, in English, with flexibility to teach from anywhere
• Expected Appointment Start: January 2027
• Teaching Begins: March 2027
• Application Deadline: October 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM (KST, UTC+9)

Teaching and Academic Responsibilities

Faculty members will teach four-credit undergraduate courses in the Business Innovation Program beginning in Spring 2027.

The standard teaching load is three courses per semester (3-3).

Responsibilities and opportunities include:

• Delivering interactive undergraduate courses using active-learning pedagogies.
• Designing engaging learning experiences, course materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of the Business Innovation curriculum.
• Advising senior capstone projects based on individual expertise and teaching interests.
• Mentoring and supporting students in their academic development.
• Participating in faculty workshops and professional learning activities.
• Serving on academic and administrative committees.

Additional responsibilities may include student mentoring, curriculum design, faculty workshops, and committee service.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A PhD in business or another relevant field, or have advanced to PhD candidacy by the time of application.
• Strong teaching ability and scholarly or professional expertise in at least one of the specified areas of specialization.

Areas of Specialization

Taejae University seeks candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Strategy, Management, and Entrepreneurship: Strategy, organizational behavior, innovation management, or entrepreneurship.
• Finance and Accounting: Finance, accounting, venture finance, valuation, or financial decision-making.
• Marketing: Marketing, consumer insight, brand management, or digital marketing.
• Technology and Business Innovation: AI-enabled strategy, digital transformation, or technopreneurship.

Preference may be given to applicants whose expertise complements the Business Innovation Program's curriculum and who can teach across multiple subject areas.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following qualifications are particularly encouraged to apply:

• Successful undergraduate teaching experience.
• A strong commitment to active-learning pedagogies and willingness to explore new teaching methods and educational technologies.
• Demonstrated success supervising student research projects and experiential learning activities.
• Experience in curriculum design and planning, including developing innovative course materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students and faculty from diverse cultural backgrounds.

About Taejae University

Taejae University is a teaching-focused institution based in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Its educational model emphasizes active learning, small interactive seminars, and immersive academic and co-curricular experiences.

The university prepares students from around the world for leadership and global engagement through an approach that combines online education with global residential programs.

Courses are taught in English, allowing faculty members to work remotely while maintaining close academic engagement with an international student community.

Within this model, the Business Innovation Program supports undergraduate education across management, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven business disciplines.

Recruitment and Appointment Timeline

The anticipated recruitment and pre-teaching schedule is as follows:

• September 2026: Recruitment opens.
• October 31, 2026: Application deadline.
• November–December 2026: Application review, interviews, teaching demonstrations, reference checks, and committee review.
• By the end of December 2026: Completion of the selection and appointment process.
• January–February 2027: Required course development, active-learning pedagogy training, and faculty onboarding.
• March 2027: Teaching begins.

This timeline is indicative and may be adjusted.

Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of required credential verification and pre-teaching preparation.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit the following materials:

1. Taejae University Faculty Application Form.
2. Cover Letter: Describing the applicant's interest in and fit with Taejae University and the Business Innovation Program.
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
4. Teaching Portfolio, including:
   • Teaching philosophy and approach to active learning.
   • Courses previously taught and courses the applicant is prepared to teach.
   • Available evidence of teaching effectiveness, including teaching evaluations.
5. Three Professional References: Names and contact information, including affiliation, position/title, and email address.

All required application materials must be submitted in PDF format by email to:

facultyhiring@taejae.ac.kr

Application Deadline: October 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM (KST, UTC+9).

Applications received by the deadline will receive full consideration.

All interviews and job talks will be conducted online.

For inquiries regarding the positions or application process, 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.