Detailed information
Work location : Kinki district - Kyoto
Date of publication : 2024/05/07
Contract English Instructor
D124050220
Kyoto Sangyo University
Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Foreign language education | Humanities & Social Sciences - Educational technology | Others - Others - TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Educational Technology or related areas
Lecturer level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Others - Foreign language contract lecturer(English) : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Contract English Instructor
https://www.kyoto-su.ac.jp/faculty/ffl/ -
Work content and job description
(1) Teach 10 classes: Tokubetsu Eigo Program and the Department of English in the School of Foreign Studies.
(2) Curriculum management of the Tokubetsu Eigo Program in the Faculty of Foreign Studies (syllabus writing, syllabus check, proposal and establishment of new courses, etc.), and assisting teachers in the program.
(3) Open campus and entrance exam related duties
(4) Various administrative functions and duties as requested by the Dean of the faculty. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Department of European Languages, Faculty of Foreign Studies
Job type
- Lecturer level
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Others
Foreign language contract lecturer(English)
Research field
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Foreign language education
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Educational technology
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Others - Others
TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Educational Technology or related areas
Wages
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Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~
The annual salary will be 6,600,000 yen plus commutation expenses.
A research budget will be provided based on the university guidelines.
Working hours
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Common to all Job Types
Working hours :08:45-16:45
Break time :12:15-13:15
Overtime and other explanations : Working hours (start and end) vary according to the class timetable.
The first class starts at 09:00 and the fifth class finishes at 18:15. (As of 1 April 2024)
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Master
Master’s Degree or higher in TESOL, applied linguistics or a related field, preferably with a certificate in TESOL/TEFL/TESL.
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Work experience
(1)Two or more years of experience teaching at Japanese universities. In addition, experience in coordination (curriculum management) at a university and experience in education using methods such as PBL and COIL are desirable.
(2) Two or more academic publications by the time of application. -
Description
We are seeking a person who, in addition to fulfilling the required qualifications, including educational degrees, academic accomplishments, and experience as specified above and below, has social common sense and an understanding of the university’s founding principles.
(1)Native or native-like proficiency in English. Any nationality is acceptable. However, applicants must be able to perform their duties within the university in Japanese.
(2)Willingness to relocate to Kyoto or nearby area.
Employment Type
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Common to all Job Types
Regular employee
Full-time (Fixed-term)
Contract period
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Common to all Job Types
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Full-time (Fixed-term) initial 4 year contract, renewable for two additional 3 year terms upon review of work history and accomplishments (Maximum of 10 years).
*Renewal beyond the retirement age is not possible.Probationary period absent
Work location
- 603-8555 Kyoto Kamigamo-motoyama, Kyoto city
Compensation
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Various systems
Transportation expenses : available
Retirement age : available
*Mandatory retirement at 65 years of age. -
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
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Supplementary explanation of compensation
･Research office (shared with one more person).
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/04/01
Starting date : 2025/04/01
Application period
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2024/05/07~2024/06/21 Deadline for receipt
Your application documents must arrive by the deadline.
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online Submission , MailingCV (in Japanese on the form designated by the university, using the attached forms; if you have taken an examination to indicate your English or Japanese language ability, please indicate this)Achievements and Activities : Online Submission , MailingThe list of research achievements (in Japanese on the form designated by the university, using the attached forms).Other online application forms
(1)A copy of the diploma of your most advanced degree.
(2)One copy each of two academic publications, preferably recent, single-authored ones.
(3)A description of experiences related to curriculum or course development, managing teachers, and program level administration in Japanese universities (any format, approximately 500 words in English).
(4)Confirmation of request for return of application package.
＊You may email documents that can be emailed in PDF format. The documents that cannot be emailed in PDF format should be sent by post.
＊The letters of recommendation must be sent by post.Other Mailing Documents
(1)Two letters of recommendation. (Each letter must include the recommender’s name with their signature, academic status, affiliation, contact details and a statement of the relationship to the applicant. Any format is acceptable. At least one of the recommenders must be a resident of Japan. Please note that the recommendation form must be strictly sealed). -
Return of application documents
Others
Fill out the attached document if you would like to have authored books returned.
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Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
603-8555 Kyoto Kamigamo-motoyama,Kyoto city
Faculty of Foreign Studies Administrative OfficePrecautions : Please write on the envelope 'Application forms for Contract English Instructor enclosed'.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
(1)First screening: Vetting of application materials
(2)Second screening: Interview and sample lesson scheduled on Saturday, July 27th, 2024. -
Notification of result
Applicants will be notified individually about the outcome either by phone or email.
Contact details
Kyoto Sangyo University
Faculty of Foreign Studies Administrative Office
Recruiter for the Faculty of Foreign Studies.
gaikokugo-jim@star.kyoto-su.ac.jp
＊Inquiries will be accepted by email only.
Notes
(1)Kyoto Sangyo University observes The Basic Act for Gender-Equal Society and promotes the realization of a gender-equal society. We look forward to receiving applications from educators and researchers of all genders, especially women. If there are multiple applications of equal merit in terms of qualifications and academic accomplishments, priority will be given to female applicants.
(2)In red letters on the front of the envelope please write: Application for the English Department Full-time Position. Send the application by registered mail (Kan’i Kakitome). All personal information submitted will be securely stored in accordance with university policy and will not be used for any purposes outside of the recruitment/hiring process.
