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The Department of English, Dokkyo University, invites applications for two full-time, non-tenure-track English teaching positions.

Deadline for submission: July 27, 2026
1 day remaining to event.


Deliver engaging English lessons and support the British Council’s cultural relations mission. Join our offsite Junior High School team in an hourly paid role, teaching 12–18 hours per week during school terms (Mon–Fri). Suitable for qualified and experienced teachers.

Deadline for submission: July 28, 2026
2 days remaining to event.


立教大学外国語教育研究センターでは2027年4月1日入職有期雇用英語特任教員Aを募集しています。

Deadline for submission: July 29, 2026
3 days remaining to event.


The Center for Foreign Language Education and Research at Rikkyo University is seeking applicants for a full-time contract "Specially Appointed Faculty A" position starting on April 1, 2027.

Deadline for submission: July 29, 2026
3 days remaining to event.


立教大学外国語教育研究センターでは2027年4月1日入職有期雇用英語特任教員Fを募集しています。

Deadline for submission: July 29, 2026
3 days remaining to event.


The Center for Foreign Language Education and Research at Rikkyo University is seeking applicants for a full-time contract "Specially Appointed Faculty F" position starting on April 1, 2027.

Deadline for submission: July 29, 2026
3 days remaining to event.


Vacancy - MYP Language and Literature teacher. M~F Full-time. MYP2~4 (Junior High years 1 to 3) 16 lessons per week. Nagoya, Japan.
Start: September 1, 2026
End: March 31, 2027 (Annual contract renewal upon review. 5 years max.)

Deadline for submission: July 29, 2026
3 days remaining to event.


We are looking for a part time teacher that is able to work weekday evenings from 17:00 to 21:00 and a full day on Saturday (10:30-19:00). You will be given a decent number of hours to work each of the days.

Deadline for submission: July 30, 2026
4 days remaining to event.


We are currently seeking motivated and experienced teachers to join our Australian university pathway program in Kyoto.

Deadline for submission: July 31, 2026
5 days remaining to event.


Apply now to ISA’s Global Competence Program and inspire Japan’s next generation! This innovative, student-centered multiyear program, taught in English, builds global skills. Competitive salary, work-life balance, remote planning days, and growth opportunities.

Deadline for submission: July 31, 2026
5 days remaining to event.


Seibu Gakuen Bunri Junior High School in Sayama city, Saitama is seeking applicants for a full-time science teaching position.

Deadline for submission: August 1, 2026
6 days remaining to event.


Osaka International High School in Moriguchi City, Osaka is seeking a part-time IB chemistry educator (maternity cover) to teacher high school grade 1 and grade 2 students (Pre-IB [high school grade 1] 2 hours a week, DP1 [high school grade 2] 6 hours a week)

Deadline for submission: August 7, 2026
12 days remaining to event.


2028年4月開学予定(設置認可申請予定)の(仮称)高志大学では、経済経営学部の専任教員(准教授・講師・助教)を募集します。情報系科目(ITリテラシー、情報セキュリティ、ビジネスAI活用論、デジタルビジネス論等)の担当を予定しています。英語で授業ができる方を歓迎し、日本語で授業・学内業務が可能な方を優遇します。研究室・年間研究費あり。海外からの応募歓迎、オンライン面接可。

Deadline for submission: August 7, 2026
12 days remaining to event.


Full-time duties as a classroom teacher (nursery, preschool, afterschool, eikaiwa). Assessment of student progress, lesson development, care and supervision of students, toilet training, and diaper change.

Deadline for submission: August 15, 2026
20 days remaining to event.


A private elementary school in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo is seeking an experienced and highly motivated EFL teacher with native English-level proficiency.

Deadline for submission: August 15, 2026
20 days remaining to event.


Education, Research, University Administration, Community Service, and Other

Deadline for submission: August 18, 2026
23 days remaining to event.


Contract Lecturer for Foreign Languages(English)are hired on contracts for one-year terms renewable up to four times subject to approval by the screening committee.
Please make sure to visit our website for more details.
https://en.ritsumeikan-trust.jp/info/employment/

Deadline for submission: August 20, 2026
25 days remaining to event.


KidzTalk, a private English school for children, is seeking a full-time teacher who will be available from September 2026.
*The position begins after the training period.
*We are seeking a responsible, flexible, and creative teacher.

Deadline for submission: August 20, 2026
25 days remaining to event.


We are currently accepting applications from native-level English speakers with teaching experience in Japanese schools for a teaching position in Tokyo, at a private junior and senior high school commencing in September 2026.

Deadline for submission: August 24, 2026
29 days remaining to event.


Five-year contract position (renewable once) in the Faculty of Business Administration.

Deadline for submission: August 25, 2026
30 days remaining to event.


Teach English to preschool children using play-based methods!!

Deadline for submission: August 25, 2026
30 days remaining to event.


The Faculty of Global Studies at Konan Women's University in Kobe is hiring a lecturer for our Self-Access Learning Center (e-space).

Deadline for submission: August 28, 2026
33 days remaining to event.


Soka University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the World Language Center, with shared teaching in the TESOL Master’s Program. Duties include graduate TESOL education, undergraduate English language education, and applied linguistics research. Start: April 2027.

Deadline for submission: August 30, 2026
35 days remaining to event.


J PREP’s EA (English for Academic Purposes) College Admission program is seeking qualified instructors to provide English instruction for motivated high school students aiming for top-level universities domestically. Lessons are held at our branches in and around central Tokyo.

Deadline for submission: August 31, 2026
36 days remaining to event.


J PREP EA College Admission is seeking an All-English Course Coordinator to join our team to prepare students for entrance exams to top universities in Japan. The Course Coordinator will create and maintain top-notch curriculum under the Content Manager while supporting core operations.

Deadline for submission: August 31, 2026
36 days remaining to event.


To engage in English teaching and related research with a focus on developing communication skills at Seikei Gakuen, and in assisting with the administrative duties at the Institute. To teach a standard number of classes (8 classes per week) and perform other duties.

Deadline for submission: August 31, 2026
36 days remaining to event.


The Gakushuin University Faculty of International Social Sciences (ISS) is currently seeking part-time English instructors for the 2027-2028 academic year. The ISS values the diverse linguistic backgrounds of our staff. Non-native English Speaking Teachers are encouraged to apply.

Deadline for submission: August 31, 2026
36 days remaining to event.


Kawaijuku Examination Centre of Cambridge English (JP026) seeks experienced professionals to attend a free Speaking Examiner training to become a Speaking Examiner for B2 First (FCE)/C1 Advanced (CAE) to work with us as a Speaking Examiner

Deadline for submission: September 3, 2026
39 days remaining to event.


立教大学外国語教育研究センターでは2027年4月1日入職専任教員(全学言語教育「英語」担当)を募集しています。

Deadline for submission: September 9, 2026
45 days remaining to event.


The Center for Foreign Language Education and Research (FLER) at Rikkyo University is seeking applicants for Professor or Associate Professor (English Language Education) starting April 1, 2027.

Deadline for submission: September 9, 2026
45 days remaining to event.


Contract Instructor of Language Center (General Education Organization)
(term-limited contract)

Deadline for submission: September 10, 2026
46 days remaining to event.


Dokkyo University is seeking a non-tenured contract lecturer (Tokunin Jokyo) to teach Academic English (Writing, Listening, Speaking etc), starting April, 2027.

Deadline for submission: September 11, 2026
47 days remaining to event.


We are looking for motivated English teachers, who have native or near-native English-level proficiency, to teach courses focused on spoken English interaction. All courses are taught to undergraduate students, and held for 105 minutes once per week for 2x13-week semesters.

Deadline for submission: September 11, 2026
47 days remaining to event.


Teaching EAP productive skills (emphasis on writing) within a coordinated program at Waseda University.

Deadline for submission: September 20, 2026
56 days remaining to event.


We are accepting applications for teaching positions on our University Program from applicants both inside and outside Japan for the fall 2026 term.

Deadline for submission: September 30, 2026
66 days remaining to event.


We are a small English conversation school located in Chiba, approximately 30–40 minutes by train from Tokyo. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and reliable teacher who enjoys working with children and is interested in experiencing life in Japan.

Deadline for submission: September 30, 2026
66 days remaining to event.


ビジネスピザフルタイム & パートタイム (PR/Working Holiday/Student Visa OK)

Deadline for submission: December 15, 2026
142 days remaining to event.


EON Kids Academy seeks a Full-Time Instructor for its bilingual After School Program in Tokyo. The role combines English instruction, student support, classroom management, and safety supervision for Grades 1–6 in a structured, team-based environment.

Deadline for submission: December 30, 2026
157 days remaining to event.


A private school in central Tokyo (20 minutes from Shinjuku station) seeks a full-time native-level English Instructor starting 1 April 2027.

Deadline for submission: March 31, 2027
248 days remaining to event.