Job type

• Lecturer level

Research field

• Humanities & Social Sciences - Linguistics
• Others - Others

  Foreign language education

• Others - Others

  English and American literature

Wages

• Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 5 million yen

  Annual Salary: 4,920,000 yen (410,000 yen per month)

Qualifications

• Education and Degree Requirements

  Master / Bachelor

• Description

  (1)Respect for Japanese traditions and ability to understand the norms and morals of Japanese society which are the founding principles of the university.
  (2)Master's Degree or Bachelor's with equivalent experience and specialist knowledge in TESL or a related field.
  (3)Experience teaching practical English courses.
  (4)First language is English or has equivalent level of English proficiency. Sufficient Japanese proficiency to deal with administrative staff without assistance.
  (5)Ability to work cooperatively with other teachers.
  (6)Must be willing to relocate to Kyoto city or a neighboring area after hiring.
  
  
  

Employment Type

• Regular employee

  Full-time

Contract period

• Nontenured - Non-tenure track

  ①Full-time (fixed term)/Contract from September 22, 2024 to March 31, 2028, reappointment possible (limited to 2 times) subject to review; however, in case of reappointment, 3-year contract(9.5 Year Maximum)
  ②Full-time (limited term) 4 year contract, renewable for two 3-year terms upon review of work history and accomplishments.(10 Year Maximum)

  Probationary period absent

Work location

• 603-8555 Kyoto Kyoto Sangyo University Motoyama, Kamigamo, Kita-ku, Kyoto-City

Compensation

• Various systems

  Transportation expenses : available

• Insurance

  Worker's accident insurance : available

  Employment insurance : available

  Others : available

• Supplementary explanation of compensation

  (1) Annual Salary: 4,920,000 yen (410,000 yen per month) + Commutation Allowance
  (2) Holidays: Sundays, National Holidays, University Foundation Day (May 4), and New Year’s Holidays
  　(Except when regular classes, examinations, or university events are scheduled.)
  (3) Insurance: Private School Mutual Aid System, Employment Insurance, Workers’ Compensation Insurance
  (4) Additional provisions governed by Kyoto Sangyo University’s work regulations for Practical English Instructors.
  

Application Considerations

Number of hired

5 person(s)

• Job content supplemental explanation

  [Job Description]
  (1)Instructors will teach twelve 100-minute English communication courses per week.
  (2)In addition to teaching classes, instructors will be expected to actively support the development of the English communication program.
  (3)Under direction of the program coordinator, instructors will be expected to perform miscellaneous administrative duties.
  
  [Job location]
  Kyoto Sangyo University
  Motoyama, Kamigamo, Kita-ku, Kyoto-City 603-8555 
  
  [Number of positions]
  ①One
  ②Four
  
  [Start of Contract]
  ①9/22/2024
  ②4/1/2025
  
  

Application period

• 2024/04/12~2024/05/28 Deadline for receipt

  5/28/2024(Applications must be received by this day.)

Application method

• Application documents (specified forms)

  • Japanese CV form.doc
  • Supplementary Instructions for completing the Japanese CV form.pdf
  • Japanese CV form (English Notes).pdf
  • Form to request the return of application material.pdf
  • Confirmation letter regarding application for Practical English Instructor for Fall Reiwa 6 recruitment and Reiwa 7 recruitment.pdf

• * Out of application period.

URL of this job posting

Selection / Notification of result

• Selection

  After screening of application documents is complete, short-listed candidates will be called in to the university on June 22th, 2024 OR June 23th, 2024 for an interview. At that time candidates will be asked to present a sample lesson.
  ＊Short-listed candidates will be informed directly after June 12th once the first selection process (application documents) is complete.
  

• Notification of result

  [Application materials]
  *Even if you apply for both ① and ②, only one set of documents will be mailed. Also, be sure to clearly indicate in the document (6) whether you are applying for ① or ② (or both).
  (1) Curriculum Vitae. Please use the form supplied by the university. The form may be completed in English or Japanese.
  (2)Statement of Purpose (1 sheet of A4 paper): Briefly describe your educational philosophy and approach to teaching. Explain how these factors influence your classroom practice and how you might apply them concretely in your teaching at Kyoto Sangyo University.
  (3) Proof of Academic Degree: Please provide a copy of your most recent diploma. (Photocopies are acceptable.)
  (4)Sealed letters of references from two referees (including the referee's name, date, affiliation, status, and contact details {email preferable}) must be supplied with the application documents. The letter must be current and addressed to ZAIMA KEIKO, Director, Center for General Education and must be original (not a copy) and contain the referee’s signature.
  (5)Document requesting the return of application materials (Please download the document for this.)
  (6)Confirmation letter regarding application for Practical English Instructor for Fall Reiwa 6 recruitment and Reiwa 7 recruitment (use attached documents)
  
  [Address for submissions]
  Center for General Education
  Kyoto Sangyo University
  Motoyama, Kamigamo, Kita-ku, Kyoto-City 603-8555 
  
  On the envelope in red ink write "Application Documents for Practical English Instructor (Communication) "and send by registered mail 'Kan-i Kakitome'.
  Please note that the university will not accept applications sent by regular mail, unregistered delivery services, or email.
  
  [Selection Process]
  After screening of application documents is complete, short-listed candidates will be called in to the university on June 22th, 2024 OR June 23th, 2024 for an interview. At that time candidates will be asked to present a sample lesson.
  ＊Short-listed candidates will be informed directly after June 12th once the first selection process (application documents) is complete.
  
  
  [Contact address]
  Motoyama, Kamigamo, Kita-ku, Kyoto-City 603-8555 
  Kyoto Sangyo University 　Center for General Education
  For more information, please send email to the following address.
  zc-koubo(at)cc.kyoto-su.ac.jp
  Please add the @ (at) mark when sending email.
  

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