I. Positions: Two full-time faculty members at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher.<\/p>\n
II. Starting Date:
\n1. February 1, 2026, for the Applied Linguistics field.
\n2. August 1, 2026, for the Business English field.<\/p>\n
III. Qualifications:
\n1. Academic Degree:
\n(1) Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics or Business-related fields recognized by the
\nMinistry of Education. If the applicant has passed the doctoral dissertation defense but has not yet
\nreceived the diploma, a certificate of defense and a letter from the advisor are required.
\n(2) Applicants with a Ph.D. in a field other than Applied Linguistics or Business must have at least three
\nyears of teaching or research experience at a university or primary\/secondary school level, with
\nsupporting documentation.
\n2. Specializations: Applied Linguistics or Business English.
\n3. Publications: At least two papers published or accepted in peer-reviewed academic journals since 2016
\n(proof of acceptance must be provided).
\n4. Experience:
\n(1) Priority will be given to those with experience in teacher education or supervising teaching practicums.
\n(2) Applied Linguistics candidates must be capable of teaching specialized English training courses for
\nelementary school teachers.
\n(3) Proficiency in a second foreign language is preferred (priority given to Japanese, Spanish, or German).
\nIV. Application Deadline:
\n1. Applications must be submitted by [month, day], 2025 (based on postmark). Submit via registered mail or in person to the Personnel Office, with \u201cApplication for Faculty Position in the Department of English \u2013 [\u25cb\u25cb\u25cb\u25cb]\u201d clearly marked on the envelope.
\n2. Mailing Address:
\nPersonnel Office, National University of Tainan, No. 33, Section 2, Shulin Street, West Central District,
\nTainan City 700301, Taiwan<\/p>\n
V. Required Documents:
\n1. A copy of each degree certificate from a bachelor\u2019s degree and above.
\n2. A copy of the national ID (both sides).
\n\u203b The following documents should be submitted in two copies (bound):
\n3. Transcripts from master\u2019s and doctoral studies.
\n4. Two copies of the \u201cBasic Information Form for Faculty Application \u2013 NUTN.\u201d
\n5. Two copies of proof of relevant experience.
\n6. Two copies of the doctoral dissertation.
\n7. Two copies of offprints or photocopies of significant academic works published within the past five
\nyears.
\n8. Two copies of syllabi for courses the applicant can teach, including but not limited to:
\n(1) Applied Linguistics field: English Composition, Instruction in Children\u2019s Songs and Nursery Rhymes,
\nPracticum for English Teaching, Teaching Pronunciation, Language Acquisition, and English Teaching
\nEvaluation.
\n(2) Business English field: English Composition, Business English I & II, English for Business
\nPresentations, Journalistic English & International Affairs, English for the Workplace, English for
\nFinance & Economics, and Advertisements in English.
\n9. Two copies of any additional materials supporting the review (e.g., teaching certification, proof of
\nassistant professorship or above).<\/p>\n
VI. Notes:
\n1. Newly hired faculty must undertake administrative duties for two years.
\n2. New hires must assist in teaching arrangements for the department\u2019s evening division bachelor’s
\nprogram.
\n3. Applied Linguistics hires must assist in the elementary school teacher\u2019s English specialization courses.
\n4. New hires are required to teach one EMI (English-Medium Instruction) course per semester.
\n5. New faculty are expected to serve as class advisors, supervise student research projects, and assist with
\ndepartmental student admissions.
\n6. Applicants who wish to have their documents returned should provide a self-addressed envelope with
\nsufficient postage.<\/p>\n