Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo
Date of publication : 2024/06/14
D124061025
Tamagawa University
Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Linguistics
Lecturer (part-time) : Part-timer - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Tamagawa University is seeking part-time lecturers for its ELF (English as a Lingua Franca) program.
https://www.tamagawa.ac.jp/celf/Work content and job description
Teaching university-wide ELF classes.
1 class consists of 100 minutes (50 min X 2 periods). Available to teach up to 3 classes (100 min X 3 classes) from the time schedule below on Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday or Friday. Specific class schedule will be discussed in the interview.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday
Periods 1 and 2 : 9:00-10:50
Periods 3 and 4 : 11:00-12:50
Periods 5 and 6 : 13:00-14:50
Periods 7 and 8 : 15:00-16:50
Periods 9 and 10 : 17:00-18:50 (Monday and Wednesday only)
*Includes a 10-minute break during class time.
Each semester consists of 15 weeks of classes and a final examination. You are responsible for making up cancelled classes. Final examination is scheduled in the 16th week. In compliance with our academic calendar, classes may be held on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays in order to secure 15 weeks.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Center for English as a Lingua Franca
Job type
Research field
Wages
Wage per class Amount : 11100 yen ~ 16100 yen
"Monthly fee" for 50 minutes per class: 11,100 yen to 16,100 yen
Example: "Monthly fee" for teaching one class (100 minutes): 22,200 yen to 32,200 yen
Monthly payment for 15 weeks of a 50-minute class will be paid over 6 months.
【Spring semester】Monthly (unit price per class x number of classes) x 6 months (April, May, June, July, August, and September)
【Fall semester】Monthly (unit price per class x number of classes) x 6 months (October, November, December, January, February, and March)
However, if the number of classes taught in a semester is less than 15, the payment will be paid based on the amount of classes you had.
Working hours
Working hours :09:00-18:50
Overtime and other explanations : Each semester consists of 15 weeks of classes and a final examination. You are responsible for making up cancelled classes. Final examination is scheduled in the 16th week. In compliance with our academic calendar, classes may be held on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays in order to secure 15 weeks.
Application requirements
Qualifications
Education and Degree Requirements
Others
MA in TESOL, TEFL or Applied Linguistics
Description
1. Qualification: MA in TESOL, TEFL or Applied Linguistics
2. Expert user of English with an ability to conduct ELF classes in English for students with various levels of proficiency
3. Experience in teaching English at college level preferred
4. Experience in learning a second/foreign language to the advanced level
5. A substantial record of publications/conference presentations in ELT and/or related areas
6. A legal status to work part-time at a higher education institution (Japanese citizenship, permanent residency or a relevant visa)
Employment Type
Part-timer
Contract period
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Part-time position (initial contract is effective until March 31, then one-year contract, renewable if the university deems it necessary, maximum of four times.) The contract will not be effective after the year in which the employee reaches the age of 65.
Probationary period absent
Work location
Compensation
Various systems
Transportation expenses : Transportation expense will be paid as same amount as when you use public transportataion even if you use your own car or other transportation method.
Retirement age : The contract will not be effective after the year in which the employee reaches the age of 65.
Insurance
Worker's accident insurance : available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
The measures against second-hand smoking in your workplace : No smoking on the premises (smoking area is set outside of the building)
Application Considerations
Number of hired
3 person(s)
Hiring date : 2024/09/01
Starting date : 2024/09/01
Application period
2024/06/14~2024/07/31 Deadline for receipt
July 31 or when the position has been filled.
Application method
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
194-8610
Tokyo 6-1-1 Tamagawa Gakuen, Machida
Center for English as a Lingua Franca, Tamagawa University
Precautions :
Please send your application materials by registered mail. Application by e-mail will not be accepted.
1. A cover letter indicating your teaching and research backgrounds as well as your understanding of English as a Lingua Franca.
2. CV: with photo, taken within the last 3 months.
3. Statement of Research Achievements: including activities conducted for professional or public organizations, publications (specify refereed or non-refereed), research papers and presentations in your area of research.
4. Statement of Pedagogical Achievements: including classroom related publications such as textbooks, teaching materials, or lectures.
5. A list of people who will act as referees.
Regarding the documents #2, #3 and #4, you may use Tamagawa University format which is available in the URL below. Your own format would also be acceptable for the application if it covers all the information indicated above, however, if you pass the document screening, in order to proceed to the interview stage, we will ask the applicants to fill out the #2, #3 and #4 documents in Tamagawa University format, in which case, please type.
Tamagawa University forms are available in the URL below.
https://www.tamagawa.jp/introduction/person/university.html
履歴書(Curriculum Vitae)<指定様式>
研究業績書(Statement of Research Achievements)<指定様式>
教育業績書(Statement of Pedagogical Achievements)<指定様式>
Three supplemental information files(How to Fill out the Forms in Tamagawa University Format; List of Categories, Areas, Disciplines and Research Fields; and The Handling of Personal Information at Tamagawa University Faculties) are in the website. Please refer to the instructions indicated in the files and fill out the forms if you choose the university format.
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Selection / Notification of result
Selection
We may ask candidates for additional materials if necessary. Successful candidates will be invited to an interview. Applicants are responsible for transportation expenses for interviews.
Notification of result
The result of your application will be conveyed by email. All the application materials you have submitted to us will only be used for the present recruitment in accordance with our Privacy Protection Policy and will be discarded once the selection process has been completed.
Contact details
Tamagawa University
Center for English as a Lingua Franca
Faculty of ELF Center (Recruitment Staff)
celf_recruit@tamagawa.ac.jp
Notes
After an initial screening, your application will be kept until March 31st, 2025 for possible further openings. You will be invited for an interview when positions become available.