Detailed information
Work location : Shikoku district - Tokushima
Date of publication : 2025/09/16
One full-time Lecturer or Associate Professor of English Linguistics
D125091034
Naruto University of Education
Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - English linguistics | Others - Others - English Language Education
Associate Professor : Regular employee - Nontenured - Tenure-track - Probationary period absent
Lecturer level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Tenure-track - Probationary period absent
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The University’s primary mission is to foster a corps of outstanding teaching professionals who can be counted on to contribute to society. As a pioneer in teacher education, Naruto University of Education is relentless in its pursuit of excellence and innovation.
The strength of our university is that the faculty and staff are united in working together to carefully nurture each student as a teacher. -
Work content and job description
Undergraduate courses:
English Phonetics, English Linguistics, Introduction to English Language Studies, The English Language in Elementary Schools, English (Reading), English Communication, Graduation Study, and others
Graduate courses:
Basic Seminar on English Language Education, Seminar on School Subject Content for English Language Education, Exploration of Educational Issues, Studies on Educational Practice (English Language), the courses related to teaching practice, and others -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Advanced Practice of School Education (School Subjects Education), English Language Education Course
Job type
- Associate Professor
- Lecturer level
Research field
- Humanities & Social Sciences - English linguistics
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Others - Others
English Language Education
Wages
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Associate Professor
Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~ 7 million yen
・The above amounts are calculated based on basic annual salary, performance-based salary, and regional allowance. In addition to the above, various allowances are paid.
・Basic annual salary is determined individually based on educational background, qualifications, experience, etc.
・Details are based on the National University Corporation Naruto University of Education Specific Annual Salary System Applied Teacher Salary Regulations. -
Lecturer level
Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 7 million yen
・The above amounts are calculated based on basic annual salary, performance-based salary, and regional allowance. In addition to the above, various allowances are paid.
・Basic annual salary is determined individually based on educational background, qualifications, experience, etc.
・Details are based on the National University Corporation Naruto University of Education Specific Annual Salary System Applied Teacher Salary Regulations.
Working hours
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Associate Professor
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:00-13:00
Holidays : Saturdays and Sundays, National Holidays, December 29th to January 3rd (excluding holidays stipulated by the National Holiday Act), days designated by the President
Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary labor system
It is considered to be 7 hours and 45 minutes of work per day. -
Lecturer level
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:00-13:00
Holidays : Saturdays and Sundays, National Holidays, December 29th to January 3rd (excluding holidays stipulated by the National Holiday Act), days designated by the President
Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary labor system
It is considered to be 7 hours and 45 minutes of work per day.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Others
(1)Doctorate or the equivalent research achievements in the field concerned, and educational abilities
NB:The successful candidate is expected to teach the Ph.D. program at the Joint Graduate School in the near future.
(2)The ability to collaborate with teachers at schools for educational research
(3)Contribution to projects to improve students’ English ability at Naruto University of Education
(4)Active participation in university operations and professional contributions to society
(5)Japanese ability necessary to perform duties at Naruto University of Education, irrespective of the successful candidate’s nationality
Employment Type
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Associate Professor
Regular employee
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Lecturer level
Regular employee
Contract period
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Associate Professor
Nontenured - Tenure-track
The initial contract is for five years, with the possibility of tenure.
Probationary period absent
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Lecturer level
Nontenured - Tenure-track
The initial contract is for five years, with the possibility of tenure.
Probationary period absent
Work location
- 772-8502 Tokushima 748 Nakashima, Takashima, Naruto-cho, Naruto City Naruto University of Education
Compensation
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Various systems
Pay increase system : None (However, there are cases where reappointment was made after the review for granting tenure)
Bonus : available
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : available
Retirement age : 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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Supplementary explanation of compensation
[Details of salary, working hours, holiday, period of employment and insurance, accommodation, etc.]
･Associate Professor /Lecturer (full-time) level
･Monthly salary 345,000 yen~
･Discretionary labor system
･Initial contract is for five years, with the possibility of tenure.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2026/04/01
Starting date : 2026/04/01
Application period
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2025/09/16~2025/10/14 Deadline for receipt
The required documents must arrive at the university by 17:00 on the day.
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
- Curriculum Vitae and List Publications.docx
- Curriculum Vitae and List Publications.pdf
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Attached documents
Application Form : MailingThe forms designated by the university (CV/resume and List of achievements) can be downloaded at the university website .Achievements and Activities : MailingThe forms designated by the university (CV/resume and List of achievements) can be downloaded at the university website .Other Mailing Documents
(1) CV/resume (using the designated form with the applicant’s photo attached)
(2) List of professional achievements (using the designated form)
(3) Three principal publications (books and/or articles); originals, offprints, or photocopies
A summary of each of them in Japanese (approximately 200 characters) is required.
(4) Teaching and research plans at Naruto University of Education in Japanese (approximately 1,000 characters)
NB: The forms designated by the university (CV/resume and List of Achievements) can be downloaded at the university website . -
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
772-8502 Tokushima 748 Nakashima, Takashima, Naruto-cho, Naruto City
SAKO Hidekazu, President,Naruto University of Education,Precautions : The application documents should be sent by registered mail (electronic submissions will not be accepted), with “Application for the position of English Linguistics” written on the envelope in red.
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* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
In principle, finalists will be invited for an interview with a teaching demonstration at the university. Finalists’ expenses for travel and accommodation for the interview will not be reimbursed.
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Notification of result
Notice in writing
Contact details
Naruto University of Education
Advanced Practice of School Education (School Subjects Education), English Language Education Course
YAMAMORI Naoto
0886876349
yamamori(at)naruto-u.ac.jp
* Please change (at) to @ and send it.
Notes
(1)It is suggested that the successful applicant should dwell in the vicinity of Naruto after employed.
(2)The application materials will not be returned. If the applicant wishes to have them returned, he/she must request so beforehand. The personal information the university has acquired in the selection process will be treated confidentially according to the Act on the Protection of Personal Information.
(3)In principle, finalists will be invited for an interview with a teaching demonstration at the university. Finalists’ expenses for travel and accommodation for the interview will not be reimbursed.
(4)The university has a policy for recruitment in which the decision is not to be influenced by applicants’ nationality or gender. In cases where two or more finalists are equal in qualifications and achievements, the university will give preference to female applicants.
(5)Even if the successful candidate is a local government employee prior to employment at the university, the university will not count his or her years of service as a local government employee in the calculation of his or her retirement allowance from the university.
