Job type

• Lecturer level

Research field

• Humanities & Social Sciences - Linguistics
• Humanities & Social Sciences - Education

Wages

• Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 6 million yen

  Salary:
  1. Monthly salary for the position is approximately ¥320,000 before deductions for tax (if applicable) and the mandatory health insurance.
  2. In addition to the regular monthly salary, the equivalent of one month’s salary is paid two times a year, in June and in December starting in June 2025.
  
  Housing Allowance:
  A Visiting Faculty is entitled to a housing allowance in the amount of ¥19,000 for head of household or ¥13,000 for non-head of household, per month before deductions.
  
  Allowances Upon Employment:
  1. Travel: Those not living in Japan at time of employment receive ¥100,000 to cover travel expenses. This
  will be paid within 30 days of the first day of the designated work schedule.
  2. Family: ¥18,500 per month for the non-working spouse. ¥7,500 per month is provided for each child under 22 years of age.
  3. Professional Materials: A one-time allotment of ¥50,000 during May.
  4. Supplementary Teaching: For any teaching beyond the 20-hour workload, the extra pay is ¥2,500 (before deductions) for each 50-minute class period.
  5. Health Certificate: Reimbursement for the health examination—up to ¥25,000.

Qualifications

• Education and Degree Requirements

  Master

  Minimum Requirements:
  A Master’s degree in TESL/TEFL or English Literature from an accredited university. A Master’s degree in another field with a TESL/TEFL certificate may be considered.

• Work experience

  One year of teaching experience at the university level (includes TA-ships) is also required.

Employment Type

• Regular employee

  Full-time

Contract period

• Nontenured - Non-tenure track

  1-year contract(s), to a maximum of 5 years' total employment

  Probationary period absent

Work location

• 180-8629 Tokyo 5-8 Sakai, Musashino-shi

Compensation

• Various systems

  Transportation expenses : Available

• Insurance

  Employees' Health Insurance : Insurance:
  All faculty are required to enroll in the Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation for Private Schools of Japan. The membership premium is equal to approximately 20% of an individual’s monthly salary and bonuses and is shared equally by the University and the employee. Coverage provided is 70% of medical and dental expenses, which is applicable for dependents as well.

• Supplementary explanation of compensation

  1. Monthly salary is approximately 320,000 yen before deductions for tax (if applicable) and the mandatory health insurance.
  
  2. In addition to the regular monthly salary, the equivalent of one month's salary is paid two times a year, in June and in December.
  
  3. CELE classes are from 8.35am-5.00pm Monday-Friday, with lecturers teaching up to 20 classroom hours per week.
  
  4. Teachers are required to work two 13-week semesters per year. Aside from a week or so before and after each semester (preparation/grading periods), all days outside the established working periods are deemed paid time away (most of August/September, and most of February/March).
  
  5. All faculty are required to enroll in the Private Schools Employees Union. The membership premium is equal to approximately 20% of an individual's monthly salary and bonuses and is shared equally by the University and the employee. Coverage provided is 70% of medical and dental expenses, which is applicable for dependents as well.
  
  
  

Application Considerations

Number of hired

6 person(s)

Hiring date : 2025/04/01

Starting date : 2025/04/01

• Job content supplemental explanation

  Full-time Visiting Lecturer in ESL/EFL for Asia University's Center for English Language Education (CELE), Musashino-shi, Tokyo.
  
  1-year appointment with the possibility of renewal for an additional 4 years (therefore, maximum term possible is 5 years), from approximately April 1st, 2025.
  
  Duties include: teaching up to 20 hours of EFL per week (one classroom hour equals 50 minutes of instruction); attending all regular and special CELE faculty meetings; serving on a CELE administrative committee; providing service as a substitute instructor when necessary; and completing an approved project.
  
  
  
  

Application period

• 2024/06/06~2024/06/28 Deadline for receipt

Application method

• Return of application documents

  Others

  Submitted application materials cannot be returned. Personal information will be treated with
  confidentiality.

• Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)

  180-8629 Tokyo 5-8 Sakai, Musashino-shi
  Center for English Language Education

• * Out of application period.

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Selection / Notification of result

• Selection

  NOTES: Applicants should have a valid passport. If an individual is offered a contract, his/her passport number will be required by the University. It is imperative that procedures be carried out according to schedule in order to ensure that the new Lecturer will arrive in Japan in time for orientation and settling in before the academic year begins. Prior to finalizing the contract acceptance, a health check using the Asia University’s health form and signed by a licensed physician must be submitted to the International Center.

• Notification of result

  Application Procedures: The following must be submitted to Asia University:
  1. Asia University application form available at https://www.asia-u.ac.jp/english/employment-en.html
  2. Official transcripts showing the awarding of all academic degrees earned.
  3. Copies of diplomas for all academic degrees earned.
  4. At least two letters of recommendation, e.g., from current employer and a program advisor. 5. Days and times when you can be reached for a video conference. Please use Japanese Standard Time.
  
  Application Submission:
  Email or posted applications are accepted.
  
  Postal address:
  Center for English Language Education (CELE)
  Asia University International Center
  5-8, Sakai
  Musashino-shi, Tokyo, 180-8629
  JAPAN
  
  E-mail: cele@asia-u.ac.jp
  
  *Please note that application materials submitted by post cannot be returned.
  Personal information will be treated with confidentiality.
  
  Telephone/ Fax:
  Tel. +81-422-36-4089
  Fax. +81-422-36-4869
  
  
  

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