Detailed information

Ended
Date of update : 2024/06/20 End date of accepting applications : 2024/07/18
Ended
Date of update : 2024/06/20
End date of accepting applications : 2024/07/18

Work location : Tokai district - Aichi

Date of publication : 2024/04/12

Announcement of Job Opening English Teaching Position in Department of International and Cultural Studies

D124040522

Public university

Aichi Prefectural University

Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Foreign language education

Associate Professor : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present

Lecturer level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present

Job description

  • Background of the recruitment and description of the project

    Aichi Prefectural University,School of Foreign Studies

  • Work content and job description

    (1) teach Department of International and Cultural Studies courses related to international
    culture, including Research Topics Lecture, Research Readings, Research Seminar, and
    Graduation Thesis
    (2) teach Reading, Writing, Debate, Presentation, Information Literacy and Research
    Practice, Writing for Academic Purposes, and other required English language courses in
    the Department of International and Cultural Studies
    (3) teach School of Foreign Studies common courses, Liberal Education courses, and
    Graduate School courses
    (4) teach a total of 7 classes per week (90 minutes per class), in some cases including
    Graduate School courses in the evening
    (5) in addition to teaching, carry out duties related to entrance exams, department activities,
    and other aspects of university administration

  • Assigned department

    Existing departments

    School of Foreign Studies, Department of International and Cultural Studies

Job type

  • Associate Professor
  • Lecturer level

Research field

  • Humanities & Social Sciences - Foreign language education

Wages

  • Associate Professor

    Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 8 million yen

    Approximate annual compensation (as of April 1, 2023) includes base salary, regional allowance, and seasonal bonuses. Starting salary will be calculated based on types of work experience and duties prior to employment. In addition, adjustments to regular salary, allowance for dependents, housing allowance, etc. will be paid according to prescribed standards.

  • Lecturer level

    Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 7 million yen

    Approximate annual compensation (as of April 1, 2023) includes base salary, regional allowance, and seasonal bonuses. Starting salary will be calculated based on types of work experience and duties prior to employment. In addition, adjustments to regular salary, allowance for dependents, housing allowance, etc. will be paid according to prescribed standards.

Working hours

  • Associate Professor

    Working hours :08:45-17:30

    Break time :12:00-13:00

    Holidays : Days off are Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end / New Year holidays.

    Overtime and other explanations : Working hours and break times are provided for reference only. Under the Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work, deemed working hours are 7 hours and 45 minutes per day. Work on weekends and holidays will sometimes be expected for duties related to entrance exams etc.

  • Lecturer level

    Working hours :08:45-17:30

    Break time :12:00-13:00

    Holidays : Days off are Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end / New Year holidays.

    Overtime and other explanations : Working hours and break times are provided for reference only. Under the Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work, deemed working hours are 7 hours and 45 minutes per day. Work on weekends and holidays will sometimes be expected for duties related to entrance exams etc.

Application requirements

Qualifications

  • Education and Degree Requirements

    Ph.D. / Doctor

    (1) Ph.D. degree, or equivalent research achievements
    (2) English language teaching experience in Japan at the university level
    (3) native English speaker, or equivalent high level of English ability
    (4) high level of Japanese ability, sufficient to carry out duties in Japanese
    (5) after appointment, must reside in Aichi Prefecture or nearby and be able to commute
    to Nagakute Campus, located in Nagakute City

Employment Type

  • Associate Professor

    Regular employee

    Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work

  • Lecturer level

    Regular employee

    Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work

Contract period

  • Associate Professor

    Tenured - Non-tenure track

    Probationary period present

    The probationary period is 6 months, under the same working conditions as tenured employment thereafter.

  • Lecturer level

    Tenured - Non-tenure track

    Probationary period present

    The probationary period is 6 months, under the same working conditions as tenured employment thereafter.

Work location

  • 480-1198 Aichi 1522-3 Ibaragabasama, Nagakute

Compensation

  • Various systems

    Pay increase system : Salary increases for faculty and staff over the age of 55 are limited to cases of especially outstanding work performance.

    Bonus : Available

    Retirement allowances : Available

    Transportation expenses : Available

    Retirement age : Retirement age is 65 years of age.

  • Insurance

    Employees' Health Insurance : Available

    Employees' Pension Insurance : Available

    Worker's accident insurance : Available

    Employment insurance : Available

  • Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

    Smoking is not permitted anywhere on campus.

Application Considerations

Number of hired

    1 person(s)

    Hiring date : 2025/04/01

    Starting date : 2025/04/01

Application period

  • 2024/04/12~2024/07/18 Deadline for receipt

    The application deadline has been extended.
    There are no other changes to the recruitment details.

Application method

  • Application documents (specified forms)

    • 履歴書・業績業績書(英語版)Form Ⅰ+Ⅱ.xlsx
  • Attached documents

    Application Form : Mailing
    Achievements and Activities : Mailing

    Other Mailing Documents
    (1) curriculum vitae, in Japanese (1 copy). Please use the attached form (様式 1).
    (2) complete list (1 copy) of research publications and presentations, including Master’s
    thesis and Ph.D. dissertation. Please use the attached form (様式 2).
    (3) three major research publications (3 copies of each. Photocopies are acceptable.)
    (4) typed essays in both Japanese (approximately 2000 characters) and English
    (approximately 1000 words) describing characteristics of the applicant’s teaching
    practices and goals for English language education in the Department of International
    and Cultural Studies
    (5) a proposal for a lecture class for students in the Department of International and
    Cultural Studies, related to your own research, in both Japanese (approximately 1000
    characters) and English (approximately 500 words).
    (6) copy of highest degree earned, or other proof of highest educational attainment
    (documents in languages other than English and Japanese should be accompanied by a
    Japanese translation)
    (7) list containing the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of two academic
    colleagues who have consented to serve as references
    (8) if the applicant is not a native Japanese speaker, proof of Japanese language
    proficiency (such as a research publication in Japanese or results of a Japanese
    language proficiency test), if available
    (9) one stamped self-addressed return envelope (approximately 120x235mm in size)

  • Return of application documents

    We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

  • Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)

    480-1198 Aichi 1522-3 Ibaragabasama, Nagakute
    Administrative Department General Division Aichi Prefectural University

    Precautions : *Application documents must be sent by registered mail (kan’i-kakitome) with “Application for
    Department of International and Cultural Studies Teaching Position 2024B” written in red on
    the front of the envelope.
    *E-mail submissions WILL NOT be accepted.

  • * Out of application period.

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Selection / Notification of result

  • Selection

    During the screening process, the selection committee may contact applicants by
    telephone, and may ask finalists to come to Aichi Prefectural University for oncampus interviews, which may include a teaching demonstration. Travel expenses
    for such interviews must be paid by the applicant.

  • Notification of result

    Date of notification: The successful applicant will be notified in early November 2024.

Contact details

Aichi Prefectural University

Aichi Prefectural University Administrative Division, Academic Affairs Department Academic Affairs Section (attn: School of Foreign Studies)

MORI Yusuke

0561768824

gaigo-t@bur.aichi-pu.ac.jp

Notes

(1) During the screening process, the selection committee may contact applicants by
telephone, and may ask finalists to come to Aichi Prefectural University for oncampus interviews, which may include a teaching demonstration. Travel expenses
for such interviews must be paid by the applicant.
(2) If the applicant expects to be absent from his / her main address for an extended
period, please include additional addresses and contact information as necessary.
(3) In principle, application materials will not be returned. If an applicant wishes for
materials to be returned, please include a self-addressed package delivery service
slip (cash-on-delivery).
(4) Personal information received through this application process will not be used for
any other purposes.
(5) Retirement age at Aichi Prefectural University is 65 years. Rules of employment can
be viewed at
https://www.puc.aichi-pu.ac.jp/files/03_kyoshokuin_shugyo_20220330.pdf
(6) This job opening announcement appears in the Japan Research Career Information
Network (JREC-IN): http://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekTop.
(7) Working conditions can be viewed at the Japan Research Career Information
Network (JREC-IN) website: http://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekTop

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