勤務地 : Kanto district - Tokyo
公開開始日 : 2024/07/29
D124072317
Soka University
研究分野 : Humanities & Social Sciences - Foreign language education | Humanities & Social Sciences - English linguistics
Lecturer level : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Others - Full-time, four teaching days per week : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
業務内容
募集の背景、プロジェクトの説明
The World Language Center (WLC) provides communicative language programs for Soka University Japan (SUJ), offering courses in general English communication, test preparation, ESP, and many foreign languages. It also boasts one of the largest self-access language learning centers in Japan.
https://www.soka.ac.jp/en/wlc/仕事内容・職務内容
We currently have at least one vacancy for a TESOL professional. The successful candidate will have extensive experience teaching a wide range of levels in courses such as 4-skills EAP, English for science, and general English. Expertise in and commitment to student-centered pedagogies, learner autonomy, and task-based or project-based learning are required. Experience and understanding of CEFR and humanistic education are also highly regarded.
配属部署
Existing departments
World Language Center
職種
Full-time, four teaching days per week
研究分野
給与
Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary : 3 million yen ~ 6 million yen
Salary is determined according to Soka University's Salary regulations.
Lecturer: 3 million to 5.5 million yen
The above amounts are merely a guideline, and will be assessed based on the applicant's career, research achievements, teaching achievements, etc., converted into annual amounts according to the university's regulations.
Various allowances and bonuses are paid separately.
Research Allowance is up to ¥430,000 annually
Commuting Allowance is provided according to Soka University's Salary regulations
勤務時間
Common to all Job Types
Working hours :09:00-18:00
Break time :12:15-13:05
Holidays : Holidays: Sundays, national holidays (except on days when classes are held), and other holidays designated by the university.
Overtime and other explanations :
Within the stated working hours, full-time instructors conduct weekly duties (teaching 8 classes of 90 minutes each and allocated administration responsibilities). Instructors are allocated one research day per week, which may be conducted off-campus.
There are two semesters of 15 weeks each. While instructors have some discretion in choosing their class schedules, this position requires teaching two classes per week from 16:35 to 18:05.
募集要項
応募資格
応募に必要な学歴・学位
Ph.D. / Doctor / Master
業務における経験
We currently have at least one vacancy for a TESOL professional. The successful candidate will have extensive experience teaching a wide range of levels in courses such as 4-skills EAP, English for science, and general English. Expertise in and commitment to student-centered pedagogies, learner autonomy, and task-based or project-based learning are required. Experience and understanding of CEFR and humanistic education are also highly regarded.
説明
Essential
-PhD or master's degree in TESOL or a related area
-at least three years of university classroom teaching
-at least three research publications
Desirable skills
-TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS preparation
-Program management
-Quantitative research and statistics
雇用形態
Common to all Job Types
Contract employee
契約期間
Common to all Job Types
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
3 years with the opportunity to renew 2 times (up to nine years total)
Probationary period absent
勤務地
待遇
各種制度
Transportation expenses : Commuting Allowance is provided according to Soka University's Salary regulations.
Others : Salary is determined according to Soka University's Salary regulations.
加入保険
Employees' Health Insurance : Social Insurance is provided under “The Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation for Private Schools of Japan" (Health insurance, Employee's Pension, Nursing care Insurance), in addition to Employment Insurance, and Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance.
待遇ー補足説明
WLC full-time lecturers (equivalent to 専任講師 in the SUJ system) are employed on three-year contracts, with a possibility of two three-year extensions for a total of nine years, dependent on recommendations by the WLC Human Resources Committee. Note that these are not tenured or tenure-track positions.
Research Allowance is up to ¥430,000 annually.
Residence tax (local tax) and income tax (national tax) are applied.
Other duties with supplementary payment may be available.
応募上の配慮
採用人数
1 person(s)
説明
At least one full-time lecturer will be hired
Starting date : 2025/04/01
募集期間
2024/07/29~2024/09/13 Deadline for receipt
Applications must be received by 11:59 PM on 2024/09/13
応募方法
応募書類
Other online application forms
Application materials
(1) Cover letter in English.
(2) A CV in English, including
(a) full name in both English and katakana
(b) date of birth and current address
(c) recent photo
(d) education, employment (indicate if jobs were full-time or part-time), research (indicate which publications were peer reviewed), and other professional achievements or qualifications
(e) Names, current positions, and contact details of three three referees, at least one who has supervised you in a teaching position. We will contact them for confidential references if you are selected for an interview
(3) One copy each of three publications
Contact details
WLC Hiring Committee
wlcrecruit@soka-u.jp
(1) Application materials must be submitted in English as attachments by email.
(2) Hardcopy applications will not be accepted.
(3) Please write ‘WLC Full-Time Lecturer Application” in the subject line of the email.
公募のURL
選考・結果通知
選考内容
(1) Short-listed candidates will be informed by 17 September 2024.
(2) Interviews will be held on Sunday, 29 September between 10:00 and 16:00 using Zoom. Each interview will take approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Candidates are responsible for any costs incurred to participate in the interview.
(3) The provided publications of short-listed candidates will be evaluated for relevance and rigor.
(4) The successful candidate will be informed in November, and will then meet with the university’s President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees before final confirmation.
結果通知方法
Only those candidates selected for interviews will be notified. An email will be sent out for this purpose.
連絡先
Soka University
World Language Center
WLC Hiring Committee
wlcrecruit@soka-u.jp
備考