Email:
hlee@handong.edu
Contact Phone:
(825) 426-0129
Job or Position Title:
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Law
Company or Organization:
Handong International Law School
Location:
Pohang, Korea
Salary Information:
Commensurate with experience and academic rank
Position Summary
HILS invites applications for full-time faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate or Full Professor rank. We are seeking committed Christian legal professionals who possess a deep desire to teach, mentor, and spiritually disciple the next generation of Christian global leaders. Candidates should have a strong interest in integrating a biblical worldview into their legal instruction and building meaningful relationships with a diverse, international student body both inside and outside the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching: Deliver high-quality, comprehensive legal instruction in English across foundational U.S. law courses.
- Mentorship & Discipleship: Actively invest in the spiritual, character, and professional development of law students, serving as a trusted resource for counsel, advice, and guidance.
- Institutional Participation: Participate in law school chapels and faculty fellowships that supports the evangelical mission and vision of Handong International Law School.
Required Qualifications
- A Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent advanced law degree (LL.M., S.J.D., Ph.D.) from an accredited institution.
- Active membership and good standing in a U.S. State Bar.
- A clear, mature, and vibrant evangelical Christian faith.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (the sole language of instruction).
- Prior legal practice experience (e.g., corporate counsel, public interest, private firm, or clerkships) is highly valued.
Standard Benefits & Compensation
HILS provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to ensure a smooth transition and comfortable living for international faculty:
- On-Campus Housing: Housing provided on Handong’s vibrant, safe, and deeply community-oriented Christian university campus.
- Relocation Assistance: Allowance for moving and travel expenses for the faculty member and their immediate family.
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive national health insurance.
- Retirement: Private university teacher’s pension program contributions.
- Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience and academic rank.
- Tuition Assistance: Benefits may include schooling support for dependent children at on-campus international Christian school.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who align with our mission should contact Dean Hee Eun Lee at hlee@handong.edu.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. For more information about our community, faculty, and student life, please visit our website at lawschool.handong.edu and YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/@handonginternationallawsch3299.
Requirements:
Juris Doctor Degree and a license to practice law in the United States
Closing Date:
12/31/2026
Website or Application Links:
https://lawschool.handong.edu
Additional Information:
Handong International Law School (HILS), located on the beautiful and vibrant campus of Handong Global University in Pohang, Korea, is a distinctively Christian law school. Our mission is to train and equip international legal professionals who serve Christ across the globe with intellectual and professional excellence. HILS offers a rigorous curriculum taught entirely in English, preparing students to take U.S. bar examinations and step into influential careers in international law firms, corporations, government agencies, and global ministries. The majority of our close-knit faculty are originally from the United States and all are licensed U.S. attorneys. We share a common calling to treat legal education not just as a profession, but as a ministry of discipleship.