Vacancy :
Ghent University Global Campus (GUGC) in Incheon, South Korea, is seeking a full-time teaching assistant for the Plant Biotechnology Center (RC1). This position is fully funded by Ghent University Global Campus in Korea.

Application deadline : Jun 23, 2024

Anticipated starting date : Aug 1, 2024

Contract : Full-time teaching assistant position for a starting period of 1 year, with the possibility of extension

Degree Requirement : MSc degree in the domain of plant molecular biology, and biotechnology or equivalent

Occupancy rate :100 %

Vacancy type: Teaching assistant (academic assistant personnel)
 


About Ghent University and Ghent University Global Campus
Ghent University is a leading education and research institution in the Low Countries. Ghent University Global Campus is an extension of Ghent University in South Korea, and is the first European university to be part of the Incheon Global Campus (IGC). GUGC offers Bachelor of Science programs in Molecular Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, and Food Technology. The Plant Biotechnology Research Center (RC1) at GUGC is committed to providing education in the discipline of Plant Biotechnology.
To sustain and strengthen the teaching activities of the Plant Biotechnology Research Center (RC1), GUGC is looking for a full-time teaching assistant with a background in plant biotechnology. The person will join a group of two professors, two doctoral assistants (one research professor and one post-doc), one full-time teaching assistant, and three research and teaching assistants (PhD students).
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Assignment
The teaching assistant will primarily be responsible for academic education (in English) during the practical sessions of the courses conducted by RC1. This includes courses of General Biology, Molecular Biology, Plant Biology, and Plant Biotechnology. Additionally, the teaching assistant will provide support to researchers of RC1 when not involved in teaching obligations. You will also offer two to three-week wet lab training programs to GUGC students during summer and/or winter.
Profile

• You hold a master’s degree in a relevant subject (Plant Biotechnology, Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Biochemistry, or equivalent).
• Minimum three years of post-master’s degree experience by the start date of your appointment at Ghent University Global Campus. 
• Strong didactic, communicative, and managerial skills.
• Interest in providing and supporting academic education.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an international and multicultural environment.
• Quality-oriented approach.

Selection procedure

The selection committee will evaluate the application files, shortlist candidates for a video interview, rank suitable candidates, and select the most suitable candidate.  The result will be presented to the GUGC campus council for approval.

Appointment information

The position is initially a contractual appointment for one year, with the possibility of extension after positive evaluation.
 
Compensation and benefits

• Salary according to Ghent University Global Campus salary standards.
• Bonuses in June (92% of monthly salary) and December (100% monthly salary).
• Housing (for non-Korean citizens).
• Private health insurance.
• Severance.
• Leaves and holidays.
• Visa support for international applicants.

How to apply

Application procedure

Interested candidates should submit the following documents in English, merged into a single PDF file, to Suleman.Abid@ghent.ac.kr (subject line: TeachingAssistant_RC1_Last Name.First Name) by the application deadline of Jun 14, 2024:
 

• Motivation letter. 
• Full resume (CV), including contact information for at least 2 references.
• A copy of your Master’s (or Doctoral) degree certificate.