dustin first started teaching at jeju national university (제주대학교) in september 1971. he began his career there as a full-time lecturer in english in the department of tourism management. at that time, it never entered his mind that he'd work there for 23 years and retire as a full professor. during this period of teaching, he accompanied the school soccer team to the national soccer games in daegu in 1976, as an advisor. he finished teaching at cnu in february 1979 to return to seoul.