Kookmin University Global Research-focused Tenure-track Faculty Recruitment 

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Ignite Your Research at Seoul's Fastest-Growing University.

• #1 in 10-Year Growth among Seoul-based universities (2025)

• #13 Overall in the JoongAng Ilbo University Rankings (2024)

• #2 Nationwide in Industry-Academia Cooperation

Celebrating 80 years of excellence, Kookmin University is seeking exceptional faculty members to lead the next wave of innovation with our world-class infrastructure.

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The GRTF (Global Research-Focused Tenure-track Faculty) is a specialized recruitment track for foreign nationals demonstrating exceptional research capabilities. Faculty hired under this track will undergo performance evaluations every three years, with tenure granted upon meeting the established criteria.

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1. Eligibility Requirements

  General Requirements:

• Applicants must have no disqualifying factors for private school faculty appointment and must meet the full-time faculty qualifications under the Higher Education Act and Kookmin University regulations.

• Applicants must have the equivalent of 5 or more years of experience based on the university’s conversion standards (Ph.D. holders automatically satisfy this requirement).

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  Degree & Academic Requirements:

• Must hold a Ph.D. degree by the application start date, or expect to receive a Ph.D. before the scheduled appointment date.

• For expected Ph.D. candidates: A Certificate of Expected Ph.D. must be attached during document submission. The appointment will be canceled if the degree is not obtained before the appointment date.

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2. Open Fields & Positions

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College/Department	Field	Detailed Qualifications	Positions Available
College of Transdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Major	All fields in Engineering and Natural Sciences	Ph.D. required Highly Cited Researcher (HCR) preferred	Open (00)

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Notes:

• The affiliated department upon appointment is subject to change due to university regulation revisions.

• Research Output: Only SCIE-level journal articles where the applicant is the Lead Author (First or Corresponding Author) are accepted.

• Recognized Period for Research: Achievements from the last 3 years (April 25, 2023 – April 24, 2026, based on the application deadline). If the exact publication date is unverifiable and only the month is listed, achievements from April 2023 to April 2026 will be recognized.

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3. Application Procedure & Schedule

 

Screening Stage	Schedule	Remarks
Application Deadline	April   24, 2026 (Friday) by 11:00 AM (KST)	Strict   adherence required. Early submission recommended to avoid system overload.
Preliminary Screening (Document Review)	April   25, 2026 ~	Evaluates basic eligibility and field alignment.
Results announced	May 4,   2026.
Basic Screening (Document Review)	May 4,   2026 ~	Evaluates   academic excellence and major suitabililty.
Results announced	May 13,   2026
Final Screening (Interview)	May 18,   2026	Dates   and locations will be notified individually.
Final Announcement	Late   June 2026	Results   will be notified individually.

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Note: The schedule is subject to change. Applicants must check the university website for updates at each stage.

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4. Appointment Conditions

• Expected Appointment Date: September 1, 2026 (Applicants must be available to commence duties from this date).

• Initial Appointment Period: Follows university regulations.

• The university reserves the right not to hire if no suitable candidates are found or if applicants do not meet the qualifications.

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5. How to Apply

     

Applications must be submitted online via the Kookmin University Faculty Recruitment portal: 
https://prof.kookmin.ac.kr/nx/

Step 1: Create a new application and log in. 
Step 2: Enter basic information and upload a recent color ID photo (taken within the last 3 months; B&W photos are invalid). 
Step 3: Enter education, qualifications, and career history, then upload supporting documents. 
Step 4: Enter research output and upload supporting documents. 
Step 5: Write the Cover Letter (in English or Korean). 
Step 6: Click [Submit] to finalize your application.

Important Notes:

• After submission, log in to verify that all entries and attachments are correctly registered.

• Individual phone inquiries regarding receipt of applications are not accepted.

• Remember your password—it is required to check results at each stage.

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6. Important Notes on Documentation

• All supporting documents must be uploaded online via the "Attach Proof" menu at the bottom of the system. 

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 A. Personal Information

• Two email addresses are required to prevent delivery failure.

• Privacy agreement for Kookmin University Foundation is mandatory.

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 B. Educational Background

• Only degrees verifiable by official certificates are accepted.

• Required: Graduation Certificate & Official Transcript for each degree.

• International applicants must provide a copy of the diploma or official certificate of degree.

• Required Fields: University, Major, Location, Dates (Admission/Graduation), Degree Type, Advisor (optional for Bachelor’s), and Thesis Title (enter "N/A" if none).

• File naming example: (Chronological Order) Ex: 1-1. Bachelor_Diploma.pdf / 1-2. Bachelor_Transcript.pdf / 2-1. Master_Diploma.pdf

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 C. Professional Experience

• Must be verifiable research/educational experience after the Bachelor’s degree.

Supporting Documents: Certificate of Career / Experience

• Dates must match certificates exactly (YYYY-MM-DD).

• If currently employed, use April 24, 2026, as the end date.

• File naming example: (Chronological Order) Ex: 1. OO_Research_Institute.pdf

When entering multiple records, please designate only one (1) as your "Representative Career."

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 D. Research Publications

• Eligible period: SCIE-level papers published between April 25, 2023 – April 24, 2026.

• Only Sole, First, or Corresponding authors accepted.

• Required:

• University “Reserch Citation Record” Excel form

           ※ Please refer to the "How to retrieve your Annual Citation Counts" guide in the form for instructions on using Scopus data.

• Publication PDF (Abstract/Summary required)

• File naming example: (Chronological Order) [Number]. [Date]_[Keyword].pdf (e.g., 1. 230606_AI_Research.pdf) (Use key phrases for long titles)

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 E. Cover Letter(Personal Statement)

• Can be written in English or Korean.

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7. Important Notices

• All screening updates will be sent via email.

• Experience certificates must be issued within 3 months of the application date and include exact start/end dates.

• Documents in languages other than English or Korean must include a notarized Korean translation.

• Applications cannot be modified after the deadline.

• Any discrepancy, missing files, or falsified information will result in immediate cancellation of the appointment.

• Foreign Nationals: Must obtain an appropriate visa before the appointment date.

• Currently Employed Candidates: Must complete resignation procedures before the appointment date.

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8. Contact Information

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Kookmin University Faculty Support Team 
- Phone: 82-2-910-4845 
- Email: apply@kookmin.ac.kr

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