Assistant Professor, Hospitality Management (Korea)

About the Role

This Assistant Professor in Hospitality Management role offers a chance to teach in a global, English-speaking program. You will work with international students and help prepare them for careers in hotels, tourism, and service industries.

You will teach, guide students, and support the department’s growth. The focus is both academic and practical.

Why Join This Program?

• All courses are taught in English
• Strong focus on real-world skills and internships
• Diverse, international student body
• Support for research and publications
• Opportunity to live and work in South Korea

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Teach 15 credit hours per semester
• Prepare and update course materials
• Advise and mentor students
• Support curriculum design and program reviews
• Join committees and academic events
• Help with student activities and department goals

Teaching Areas

Courses may include:

• Hospitality Management
• Tourism Management
• Service Marketing
• Customer Service
• Food & Beverage Management
• Revenue Management
• Hospitality Accounting and Finance
• Front Office and Housekeeping Operations
• MICE and Event Management
• Spa and Wellness

(Your final courses will match department needs.)

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Hospitality, Hotel, or Tourism Management
  OR
• Master’s degree + 10 years industry experience

Also required:

• Strong English skills for teaching
• Industry experience (3+ years with Ph.D.)

Preferred Profile

• Experience as:
  • General Manager
  • Deputy GM
  • Director-level roles
• Strong link between industry and teaching

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: KRW 50M – 70M per year (higher possible for top candidates)
• Housing: May be provided
• Flights: Round-trip airfare covered (for overseas hires)
• Settlement Support: KRW 100,000/day (up to 15 days)
• Vacation: 20 paid working days
• Insurance & Pension: National Health + Teachers’ Pension

Research Incentives:

• Scopus / SCI papers: KRW 5,000,000 each
• KCI papers: Up to KRW 7,000,000 per year

Application Process

Apply as soon as possible. Review is ongoing.

Steps:

1. Complete the online application
2. Confirm via Adobe email
3. Email documents to: facultysupport@live.wsu.ac.kr

Required Documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Passport copy
• Degree certificates (all levels)
• Transcripts
• Employment letters
• Certifications (if any)
• Publications (last 3 years, if available)
• ARC (if applicable)
• Passport-style photo

Important Notes

• Only one application per cycle is allowed
• This role is open to international (non-Korean) faculty only

Final Note

If you decide to apply for this position, kindly mention that you found it on AcademyHire.