International faculty at S. Korean universities

A report in the Times Higher Education indicated that international faculty do not feel empowered in their academic posts at Underwood International College (established by Yonsei University) and are leaving after only short periods of service. The combination of who the faculty were (primarily entry-level academics who were not able to secure posts in their own countries) as well as the atmosphere at UIC were reported to impact satisfaction and longevity. The belief among indigenous faculty that the internationals were not connected to the local culture and were only temporary skilled labor appeared to be a major hurdle to better retention. The report claimed that "Asian [higher education institutions] are not actually integrating them into their faculty body in a meaningful way  -- implying that Westernization is merely a strategically appropriated facade."