Detailed information

Ended
Date of update : 2024/03/13 End date of accepting applications : 2024/05/08
Ended
Date of update : 2024/03/13
End date of accepting applications : 2024/05/08

Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo | Kanto district - Saitama

Date of publication : 2024/03/14

Global Teaching Fellow Openings(University Lecturer in Greater Tokyo Area)

D124030953

Private university

Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Linguistics

Others - Global Teaching Fellow : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent

Job description

  • Background of the recruitment and description of the project

    Overview

    Tokyo International University (TIU), located in the greater Tokyo area, is seeking qualified applicants to teach as Global Teaching Fellows (lecturers) in the Global Teaching Institute (GTI). The purpose of GTI is to bring Japanese and international undergraduate students in contact with a diverse English-speaking faculty that will engage them in practical English communication skills through a variety of language-learning and culture-related topics. Lecturers teach a variety of courses including, for example: 1st and 2nd year required skill-based classes, English for academic purposes (EAP), and academic literacy for international students.

    About Tokyo International University

    Tokyo International University was founded in 1965 with a focus on business and commerce, and upon earning accreditation from the Ministry of Education (MEXT) the college has grown into a private university that now encompasses five undergraduate schools and four graduate schools. In addition, TIU has been sister schools with Willamette University in Salem Oregon since the school’s founding, and has also developed deep relationships with other renowned universities across the globe.

    Staying consistently true to its educational philosophy of "nurturing truly international-minded people," TIU is constantly expanding its practice-oriented international education. The University boasts a highly international learning environment: of TIU's approximately 7,000 students, roughly 1,500 are international students from over 90 countries around the world.

  • Work content and job description

    Job Responsibilities

    Job responsibilities include teaching 10 classes (1000 minutes) per week per semester spread across 5 days (8:45am to 5:35pm). Courses are generally assigned a standardized curriculum with required textbooks. Fellows are also expected to hold three 90-minute advising sessions per week in the Learning Commons / English Plaza, develop curricula and materials, and attend departmental and coordinator meetings. Fellows also assist with student recruitment including TIU Open Campus sessions and high school visits throughout the year as well as attend official university functions, such as graduation.

  • Assigned department

    Existing departments

    Global Teaching Institute

Job type

  • Others

    Global Teaching Fellow

Research field

  • Humanities & Social Sciences - Linguistics

Wages

  • Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 6 million yen

    Competitive Salary: 5,250,000 yen per year

Working hours

  • Working hours :08:45-17:35

Application requirements

Qualifications

  • Education and Degree Requirements

    Master

  • Description

    Qualifications

    TIU welcomes passionate applicants who meet the following requisites.
    Hold a master’s degree in a relevant field, e.g., TESOL, Applied Linguistics, SLA, SLT, with clear evidence of coursework and relevant capstone, thesis, or dissertation.
    Have experience teaching at the university level in an EFL or ESL program while collaborating in a collegial environment on education materials and on-going curriculum development, and
    Have integrity and excellent communication skills

Employment Type

  • Contract employee

    Full-time

Contract period

  • Nontenured - Non-tenure track

    2 years and it can be renewed twice at the maximum.

    Probationary period absent

Work location

  • 170-0013 Tokyo Toshima-ku Higashi Ikebukuro 4-42-31

    In September 2023, we opened the Ikebukuro Campus. You may be assigned to teach in both Kawagoe and Ikebukuro, depending on the teaching schedule.

  • 350-1197 Saitama Kawagoe-shi Matoba-Kita 1-13-1

Compensation

  • Various systems

    Pay increase system : available

    Bonus : available

    Transportation expenses : available

    Others : Celebratory/condolatory allowances

  • Insurance

    Employees' Health Insurance : available

    Employees' Pension Insurance : available

    Worker's accident insurance : available

    Employment insurance : available

  • Supplementary explanation of compensation

    Compensation and Benefits

    All appointments will be made for an initial two-year contract, renewable two times upon mutual agreement.

    The remuneration package includes the following.
    Competitive Salary: 5,250,000 yen per year
    Generous benefits: health insurance (including dental and eye care), pension, commuting allowance, celebratory/condolatory allowances
    Research and professional development support: research funds (personal and group), shared office, individual work computer
    Assistance for international relocation: relocation stipend, housing support

Application Considerations

Number of hired

    2 person(s)

    Hiring date : 2024/09/01

    Starting date : 2024/09/01

Application period

  • 2024/03/14~2024/05/08 Deadline for receipt

Application method

  • Attached documents

    Other online application forms
    How to Apply

    Application Deadline: May 8, 2024
    Official Employment Start Date: September 1, 2024

    Qualified applicants should submit all of the following documents by Google Form.

    1.Letter of application
    2.Curriculum Vitae (CV)
    3.Statement of teaching philosophy (at least 500 words recommended)
    4.List of all courses previously taught (including class title, age/skill level)
    5.Contact information for two current references
    6.Scans of all certificates and diplomas at the undergraduate and graduate-level
    Please register your information and all materials on the Google form.

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Selection / Notification of result

  • Selection

    Web Interview (Once)

  • Notification of result

    We will contact you by email when the selection committee wishes to arrange an interview.

Contact details

Tokyo International University

Human Resources Department

Human Resources Department

0333627221

gtf-recruit@tiu.ac.jp

Notes

Important Notes
Submitted documents will be used only for selecting a qualified candidate.
The evaluation of applicants and interviews will start by the beginning of April, 2024.
Due to the large number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to send a result notification to those not short-listed for an interview.
Please note that the selection process may end prior to the stated deadline. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

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