職種

• Assistant Professor level
• Researcher/Postdoc level

研究分野

• Humanities & Social Sciences - Linguistics
• Others - Others

  TEFL・TESL

給与

• Common to all Job Types

  Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 6 million yen

  Based on Konan University regulations, the annual salary ranges between 4,500,000 and 6,000,000 yen. Actual base income for fiscal year 2026 was 5,400,000 yen. Modest allowances for educational research and housing costs are provided.

応募資格

• 応募に必要な学歴・学位

  Master

• 説明

  Qualified candidates will fulfill the following criteria:
  1) Be a native speaker of English or have linguistic and cultural ability that is nearly native and is currently residing in Japan.
  2) Possess a master’s degree (or higher), preferably in TEFL/TESL or a related field. A completed degree from a university in an English-speaking country is desirable.
  3) Preferably have at least two years of university-level teaching experience, or what could be considered an equivalent level of teaching experience.
  4) Have adequate enough Japanese proficiency so that all work duties can be carried out.
  5) Demonstrate a strong commitment to Konan University’s mission to combine language and cultural education.
  6) Show a willingness to comply with the university's founding spirit, vision, and commitment to student-centered education; while contributing to the university, observing its rules and regulations, and working with integrity.
  7) Share an educational vision that aligns with the university’s founder: https://www.konan-u.ac.jp/gakuen/hirao/index.html.
  8) Have the ability to understand and comply with ethical practices and regulations.
  
  
  

雇用形態

• Common to all Job Types

  Contract employee

契約期間

• Common to all Job Types

  Nontenured - Non-tenure track

  Non tenured, initial three-year contract, renewable for two, one-year contracts of up to five years by mutual agreement.

  Probationary period absent

勤務地

• 〒658-8501 Hyogo 8-9-1 Okamoto, Higashinada-ku, Kobe

  Konan University’s main (Okamoto) campus with the possibility of working at other Konan campuses.

待遇

• 各種制度

  Transportation expenses : Twice a year (each payment is for six months with an upper limit of 300,000 yen).

• 加入保険

  Employees' Health Insurance : available

  Employees' Pension Insurance : available

  Worker's accident insurance : available

  Employment insurance : available

• 就業場所における受動喫煙防止のための取組事項

  Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas on campus.

• 待遇ー補足説明

  Health insurance is partially subsidized and extended to dependents living in Japan.

応募上の配慮

採用人数

1 person(s)

Hiring date : 2027/04/01

Starting date : 2027/04/01

募集期間

• 2026/07/15~2026/09/11 Deadline for receipt

  Candidates are advised to send application documents well in advance of the deadline to ensure they arrive on time.

応募方法

• 応募書類(指定様式)

  • Konan University Center for Education in General Studies—Position for Fixed-Term Instructor of English as a Foreign Language (full-time, non-tenured).pdf
  • CV.doc

• 応募書類

  Application Form : Mailing

  Curriculum Vitae (in English), using the designated form.
  •Include all educational history after high school graduation.
  •Specify any gaps in your employment.
  •Include your email address and list any academic honors/punishments.
  •Attach a portrait photograph.
  

  Other Mailing Documents
  1) Copies of all graduation diplomas and certificates related to educational history starting from the university undergraduate level.
  2) A short essay (500 to 800 words in English or 1600 Japanese characters) on your views regarding university English education in Japan.
  3) An original 90-minute sample lesson plan for a university English class, including a segment that can be used in a demonstration lesson at the interview.
  4) A brief essay (400 to 600 words in English or 800 to 1200 Japanese characters) expressing how your educational views and methods align with the university founder’s educational philosophy if you work at Konan University: https://www.konan-u.ac.jp/gakuen/hirao/index.html.
  5) Two letters of recommendation including the names, institutional affiliations, and contact information of the referees.
  6) Up to 3 academic publications (not required).
  7) Any certificates or diplomas indicating proficiency in Japanese, English, or another second language.
  •Selected candidates will need to submit a recent health check report at a later date.
  
  

• 応募書類の返却

  Others

  As a general rule, application materials are not returned. However, if specifically requested, and if a postage-paid self-addressed envelope is provided by the applicant, then exceptions are permitted.

• 応募書類の提出方法(郵送書類)

  〒658-8501 Hyogo 8-9-1 Okamoto, Higashinada-ku, Kobe
  English Position Committee, Center for Education in General Studies, Konan University

  Precautions : Please send by registered post (“Kanni-Kakitome”) and write “Position for Fixed-Term Instructor of English as a Foreign Language” in red.
  (Note: Digital submissions will not be accepted.)

公募のURL

選考・結果通知

• 選考内容

  A shortlist of candidates will be selected based on review of the application documents. Interviews of these candidates will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, and candidates will be expected to give a 10 to 20-minute demonstration lesson during the interview.
  •Transportation costs for the interview will not be reimbursed.
  •Bring your original diplomas and certificates to the interview.

• 結果通知方法

  Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
  

連絡先

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