Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo
Date of publication : 2025/03/04
Fixed-Term Positions in English
D125030169
The University of Tokyo
Research field : Natural Science - Unspecified | Life Science - Unspecified | Others - Others - Science Communication | Humanities & Social Sciences - Foreign language education | Others - Others - Academic Writing
Lecturer level : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The ALESS and ALESA Programs teach compulsory English courses at the University of Tokyo. In ALESS writing classes, science students design a simple controlled experiment and write a scientific essay in the IMRaD format. In ALESA writing classes, social sciences and humanities students conduct research on a topic and write an argumentative essay using proper scholarly apparatus. Half-semester FLOW courses are designed to enhance fluency in academic discussion. The average class size is 15 students. The curriculum of the ALESS and ALESA Programs is under constant refinement through collaboration among all faculty.
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Work content and job description
The appointee will teach six 105-minute English classes and one senior division class (Global Liberal Arts) each week. There are 13 to 14 teaching weeks per semester and two semesters per year. The courses taught include academic writing for first-year undergraduates (science students in the case of ALESS, humanities students in the case of ALESA), classes designed to improve fluency in academic discussion (FLOW), and a Global Liberal Arts course. The appointee will also participate in curriculum development and regular program meetings. Applicants who also possess a native or near-native level of Japanese may be offered a role assisting management in exchange for a reduction of other duties.
Scope of change: Reassignment, concurrent duties, and secondment may be ordered. (In principle, it is not ordered against one’s will. Details are in accordance with Article 4 of the University of Tokyo Regulations on Conditions of Employment of Academic Staff). -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Center for Global Education
Job type
- Lecturer level
Research field
- Natural Science - Unspecified
- Life Science - Unspecified
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Others - Others
Science Communication
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Foreign language education
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Others - Others
Academic Writing
Wages
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Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~ 7 million yen
The gross salary is 6,600,000 Japanese yen per year (550,000 Japanese yen per month) including performance / achievement allowance. Commuting Allowance (normally up to JPY 55,000/month, if you meet the requirements.). Commuting Allowance (basically up to JPY 55,000 per month if you meet the requirements for the payment.)
Working hours
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Working hours :09:00-17:00
Break time :12:00-12:45
Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary work system for professional work applies and working hours will be deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Ph.D. (or ABD with strong record of publication) in the natural or social sciences, medicine, or engineering [ALESS];
Ph.D. (or ABD with strong record of publication) in the humanities or social sciences [ALESA]; -
Description
Use of English as a first language or an equivalent level of English proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience teaching English at the university level.
Employment Type
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Contract employee
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
1 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
Probationary period present
Six months from the date of employment
Work location
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153-8902
Tokyo
3-8-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku
Six junior division classes:
The University of Tokyo (Komaba Campus)
3-8-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan
One senior division class:
The Hongo campus, the Komaba campus, or online:
The University of Tokyo (Hongo Campus)
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Japan
Scope of change: Place designated by the University. (In principle, reassignment or secondment will not be ordered against one’s will. Details are in accordance with Article 4 of the University of Tokyo Regulations on Conditions of Employment of Academic Staff).
Compensation
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Various systems
Transportation expenses : available
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
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Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
No smoking on site in principle (Designated outdoor smoking areas are available)
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Supplementary explanation of compensation
The gross salary is 6,600,000 Japanese yen per year (550,000 Japanese yen per month) including performance / achievement allowance. Commuting Allowance (normally up to JPY 55,000/month, if you meet the requirements.). Commuting Allowance (basically up to JPY 55,000 per month if you meet the requirements for the payment.)
Application Considerations
Number of hired
2 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/09/01
Starting date : 2025/09/01
Application period
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2025/03/04~2025/04/11 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
- ALESS-ALESA position description EN JP 2025Mar .pdf
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online SubmissionOther online application forms
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Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
After screening of documents, interviews will be conducted online.
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Notification of result
Applicants may expect to be notified of the results by late June.
Contact details
The University of Tokyo
Department of English Language
John O'Dea
0354658221
jodea@g.ecc.u-tokyo.ac.jp
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