Detailed information

Ended
Date of update : 2024/06/20 End date of accepting applications : 2024/09/02
Ended
Date of update : 2024/06/20
End date of accepting applications : 2024/09/02

Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo

Date of publication : 2024/06/19

English for Liberal Arts Program Instructor by Contractual Appointment

D124061296

Private university

International Christian University

Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Foreign language education

Lecturer level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent

Job description

  • Background of the recruitment and description of the project

    International Christian University (ICU) is a private, bilingual university that provides a first-class liberal arts education to a culturally and religiously diverse international student community. ICU’s educational mission is based on Christian and democratic principles. ICU has approximately 3,000 students and over 150 faculty members from Japan and overseas. The university is located on a wooded campus in the suburbs of Tokyo.

  • Work content and job description

    We are pleased to announce an open search for a full-time teaching position (contractual appointment) in English for Liberal Arts Program (ELA). The ELA is an English language program with both content-based and skill-based instruction that incorporates issues related to the College of Liberal Arts (International Studies, Humanities, Education, Social Science, and Natural Science). It places special emphasis on developing critical thinking and academic writing skills, and improving overall English skills of first- and second-year students. The successful applicant will teach ARW (Academic Reading and Writing), AS (Academic Skills), and RW (Research Writing) in the ELA.

  • Assigned department

    Existing departments

    English for Liberal Arts Program

International Christian University

Job type

  • Lecturer level

Research field

  • Humanities & Social Sciences - Foreign language education

Wages

  • Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~

Working hours

  • Working hours :09:00-18:00

    Overtime and other explanations : In accordance with ICU employment regulations, the professional discretionary work system is applied. 8 hours of work per day. The class schedule is from 8:50-19:00.

Application requirements

Qualifications

  • Education and Degree Requirements

    Master

  • Description

    1. A native or near-native speaker of English.
    2. Master’s degree or above in TESOL/TEFL or related field.
    3. At least five years of EAP teaching experience preferably in an integrated program at the university level in Japan.
    4. An understanding of the purpose of ICU as expressed in the following statement from the University Regulations: “The aims of International Christian University … are to create an academic climate of freedom and reverence based on Christian ideals and to nurture conscientious and honorable individuals endowed with an international liberal education and the judgment to play a positive role as citizens of a democratic society.”
    5. Evidence of scholarly work related to language teaching is required.
    6. Basic Japanese conversational ability is desirable.

Employment Type

  • Regular employee

Contract period

  • Nontenured - Non-tenure track

    The initial contract is for three years, with the possibility of consecutive employment of up to 10 years in total.

    Probationary period absent

Work location

  • 181-8585 Tokyo 3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka

Compensation

  • Supplementary explanation of compensation

    1. Salary: in accordance with ICU employment regulations. See URL for details. https://www.icu.ac.jp/other/img/announcement_ref.pdf
    2. Allowances: available, in accordance with ICU employment regulations (e.g. commuting allowance).
    3. Working hours: in accordance with ICU employment regulations.
    4. Social insurance: coverage by Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation for Private Schools of Japan (PMAC), workers’ compensation, etc.

Application Considerations

Number of hired

    2 person(s)

Application period

  • 2024/06/19~2024/09/02 Deadline for receipt

    Applications must arrive at the address written below no later than September 2, 2024. (The deadline may be extended until an appropriate candidate is found.)

Application method

  • Application documents (specified forms)

    • BIO_ELA_template.doc

  • Attached documents

    Application Form : Mailing
    1. Curriculum Vitae
    Click the link to download.
    https://www.icu.ac.jp/news/images/BIO_ELA_template.doc
    Achievements and Activities : Mailing
    2. List of Academic Publications
    Copies of three main publications will be requested from candidates who are selected for an interview. (Do not send actual publications until requested.)

    Other Mailing Documents
    3. Names and contact information of three referees who can attest to your teaching ability (Three letters of recommendation will be requested from candidates who are selected for an interview.)
    4. A cover letter in English describing why you are applying for the position. In the letter, specify whether you can start in September 2025, April 2025 or either.
    5. “Statement of Purpose (signed)” outlining the applicant’s view of English language teaching within the context of a liberal arts education. Please provide examples of general approaches and/or specific teaching activities (A4 size, 1-2 page essay in English)
    6. A detailed plan of a lesson on reading and/or writing that you have taught at the university level (A4 size, up to 1 page, double-sided)
    7. A copy of B.A., M.A., and/or Ph.D. diploma

  • Return of application documents

    We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

  • Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)

    181-8585 Tokyo 3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka
    Izumi Watanabe-Kim, Director, English for Liberal Arts Program

    Precautions : An application package with all necessary materials should be sent by registered mail to: Izumi Watanabe-Kim, Ph.D. Director, English for Liberal Arts Program

    ● Write “Application for Position (ELA: ARW)” on the envelope. In addition, please indicate on the envelope which starting date(s) you are applying for: 1) September 2025 2) April 2025 3) Either September 2025 or April 2025
    ● addition to sending the application materials, you must complete the online application.
    ● No email applications will be accepted.
    ● Submitted application materials will not be returned.
    ● Personal information will be treated with confidentiality.

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Selection / Notification of result

  • Selection

    1. Apply for the position online. https://business.form-mailer.jp/fms/a2152be288547
    2. After applying online, send all the application materials by mail as described above.
    3. In early October, short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview and to give a model lesson.

  • Notification of result

    Applicants will be notified by email.

Contact details

International Christian University

English for Liberal Arts Program

WATANABE-KIM, Izumi, Director

ela-search@icu.ac.jp

Notes

For inquiries, please use the above email address.

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