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The key mission of KAIST, as a world-class university specializing in science and technology, is to foster talent for the fourth industrial revolution and generate social value through collaborative transdisciplinary research, thereby contributing to innovative growth of the nation. The newly established School of Transdisciplinary Studies seeks to nurture intelligent, creative global talent capable of adapting to changing environments based on a solid foundation in science and engineering. The School’s key activities are described below.

- Key Activities

· Establishment of educational system to develop talented individuals who possess competencies expected of future leaders
· Design of curricula and educational methodologies to nurture creative, transdisciplinary talent
· Operation of educational programs to overcome challenges based on communication and cooperation

- Key Research Areas

· AI course development
· Curriculum design to encourage creative/lateral thinking
· Research and practicum to promote experimental thinking
· Humanities courses to instill realistic/emotive values

In keeping with KAIST’s mission, the School of Transdisciplinary Studies invites applications for a full-time faculty position. This is a non-tenure, teaching-oriented position with teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate level.

Science and Engineering Education (Mechatronics, Matter, IT etc.)

- One who does not fall under the grounds for disqualification in Article 33 of the State Public Officials Act
- One who does not fall under the grounds for disqualification for overseas travel
- One with at least 4 years of education/research experience after attaining a doctoral degree
- One capable of giving lectures in English

Application form (see attached), three letters of recommendation (including advisor’s) for assistant/associate professor or six for professor

- All submitted documents shall be kept confidential and not returned
- Candidates who submit false information shall not be considered; Invitation shall be withdrawn if offered based on false or misleading information in the application; Position may remain unfilled if candidates do not meet minimum requirements.
- Invitation to professorship may be withdrawn if any information is found to be false

(34141) Room 204, N2 Building, KAIST, 291, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon South Korea
Tel 042-350-7052, 7053(School of Transdisciplinary Studies) ⁄ e-mail: kimh@kaist.ac.kr

http://sts.kaist.ac.kr