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Our monthly publication, The Language Teacher, hosts a column, the Job Information Centre, offering JALT members application details for jobs in Japan and abroad.

To list a position on this website and in the print edition of The Language Teacher, please use the Job Info online submissions form or email the job posting to The Job Information Centre Editor. The notice should contain the following information: prefecture and city, name of institution, title of position, whether it is full- or part-time, qualifications, duties, salary and benefits, application materials, deadline, and contact information.

To list a position in the print edition of The Language Teacher, job postings must be received before the 15th of the month, two months before publication. There is no deadline for website job postings, which will be posted within a week of being received.

All job postings to the Job Information Centre website and column are free of charge.

The editors oppose discriminatory language, policies, and employment practices, in accordance with Japanese and international law. Exclusions or requirements concerning gender, age, race, religion, or country of origin should be avoided in announcements in the JIC Positions column, unless there are legal requirements or other compelling reasons for such discrimination, and these reasons are clearly explained in the job announcement. The editors reserve the right to edit ads for clarity, and to return ads for rewriting if they do not comply with this policy.

TLT では、日本の法律、国際法および良識に従って、言語、政策および雇用慣習の差別に反対します。JICコラムでは性別、年齢、人種、宗教、出身国に関する、排除や要求はしません。そうした差別がなされる場合には、明確に説明されるべきです。編集者 は、明瞭に求人広告を編集し、かつこの方針に応じない場合には求人広告を棄却する権利を持ちます。

Web Corner

Here are a variety of sites with information relevant to teaching in Japan:

For information about job hunting in Japan:

  1. EFL in Asia at http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Flats/7947/eflasia.htm
  2. Teaching English in Japan: A Guide to Getting a Job at http://www.wizweb.com/~susan/japan
  3. Information for those seeking university positions (not a job list) at www.debito.org/univquestions.html

For job postings:

  1. CareerCross Bilingual Employment in Japan at www.careercross.com
  2. EFL, ESL and Other Teaching Jobs in Japan at www.jobsinjapan.com
  3. ELT News at www.eltnews.com/jobsinjapan.shtml
  4. ESL Cafe Job Center at www.eslcafe.com/joblist
  5. Gaijin Pot Japan Jobs at www.gaijinpot.com/job_search.php
  6. Hokkaido Insider at www.ne.jp/asahi/hokkaido/kenhartmann/
  7. JACET (The Japan Association of College English Teachers) Job Openings at www.jacet.org
  8. JALT Jobs and Career Enhancement links at www.jalt-publications.org/tlt/jobs
  9. Japan Research Career Information Network at http://jrecin.jst.go.jp
  10. JETAA Job Guide at http://cheno.com/job/jobbank
  11. Jobs in Japan at www.englishresource.com/index.html
  12. Ohayo Sensei at www.ohayosensei.com/
  13. TESOL career page at http://careers.tesol.org/search/browse
  14. The Chronicle of Higher Education Career Page at http://chronicle.com/jobs
  15. The Digital Education Information Network Job Centre at www.edufind.com/index.cfm
  16. World English Jobs at www.englishjobmaze.com

Jobs Available

(ordered by most recently received)

#00491 - Hiroshima, Fukuyama

Job Description: Eisu Gakkans English Immersion Program is inviting applications for a full-time position for qualified and experienced teachers. The position starts April 2009. The programs mission is the education of predominantly Japanese students who are studying content area skills and concepts in English (L2) through partial immersion. The program is in its third year and still growing. The successful candidate is expected to be a committed educator and appropriately qualified. The successful candidate will be welcomed to our dedicated team of both Japanese and foreign staff who work very closely together for the ongoing success of the program. The successful candidate will also be expected to be a cooperative and flexible team member, highly organized and efficient.

Job Details: Job Details: 1. Position: One full-time teaching position 2. Length of contract: 2 year contract with renewal options. 3. Department: English Immersion Program, Eisu Gakkan Elementary School, Fukuyama, Hiroshima. 4. Duties: The successful candidate will be required to assume the role of co-homeroom teacher with a Japanese partner. The candidate will be responsible for the planning, preparation and implementation of grade level curricula, actively participating in all school events as required, working closely with immersion coordinators team to help ensure the continued growth, support and success of students and families in the program. 6. Appointment date: By 20th February 2009. 7. Application materials must include the following: (1) Full Curriculum Vitae with education and employment dates specified, along with an e-mail address and phone contact for references. (2) Copies of teaching certification obtained to date. Please list any current courses you may currently be undertaking and completion date as well as the name of the institute at which you are studying. (3) 250 words describing yourself professionally and personally in own words as well as your educational and work philosophy. (4) Summary of the most rewarding teaching you have had at an elementary school, an out line of a contribution you have made to the development of the school or to education at a previous setting, and how you feel you will, or wish to, contribute to the English Immersion Program at Eisu Gakkan. 8. Address and closing date: (1) Send the application materials to: Michelle Nagashima, Immersion Director, Eisu Gakkan Elementary School, 980-1 Hikino-cho, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima, 721-8502 (2) Application materials received will not be returned. Application materials will not be used for purposes other than search and selection. 9. Process and schedule: (1) Interviews will be held for short-listed candidates at Eisu Gakkan from February, 2009. Please note that reimbursement is not available for traveling expenses incurred. (2) The successful candidate will be notified by the Immersion Director by February 28th, 2009. (3) The result will be indicated to all candidates via an e- mail from the Immersion Directory by February 28th, 2009.

Deadline: 27 January 2009

Contact Details: For more information, please send an e-mail to Ms. Michelle Nagashima at the email below.

Email Address: <eg.egim1@eisu-ajs.ac.jp>

Website URL: <http://www.eisu-ejs.ac.jp/ees/course.html#immersion>
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#00490 - Kyoto, Sakyo-ku

Job Description: Kyoto University's Institute for the Promotion of Excellence in Higher Education is inviting applications for one nontenured position in English education at the level of associate professor or lecturer. The position starts 1 October 2009. The Institute has a special mission at Kyoto University in that its function is to offer advice and support for the development, implementation, and promotion of the language curriculum for general education (liberal arts education) intended for the universityfs first- and second-year undergraduates. The successful candidate is expected to be a committed educator with qualifications and enthusiasm for teaching undergraduate courses in academic writing as part of the English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP) curriculum. The successful candidate will also be expected to help further the advancement of the curriculum through materials development and to collaborate with others in the implementation of the EGAP curriculum.

Job Details: 1. Position: One position at the associate professor or lecturer level. 2. Length of contract: Until 31 March 2014 with no renewal. 3. Department: The Institute for the Promotion of Excellence in Higher Education. 4. Research area: Applicants' research interests must lie in TEFL (TESL), English linguistics, or related areas. 5. Duties: The successful candidate will be required to teach 10 or more English for General Academic Purposes courses per semester and to perform other duties as required. 6. Other requirements: (1) Applicants must be able to teach English for Academic Purposes courses for Liberal Arts and General Education. (2) Applicants must have very high-level (native-like) proficiency in the English language. (3) Applicants should be interested in English materials development and have some teaching experience at the university level. (4) It is desirable that applicants have obtained a doctorate degree recently. 7. Appointment date: 1 October 2009. 8. Application materials must include five copies of the following: (1) Full Curriculum Vitae with education and employment dates specified, along with an e-mail address and information on affiliation with academic societies. (2) Full list of research publications (technical books and papers) and another list of educational publications (textbooks, articles intended for enlightenment, Web sites for language learning, and the like). (3) Reprints or photocopies of five major publications. The successful candidate will be requested to submit copies of all of his or her research and educational publications to the Search and Selection Committee at a later date. (4) Summary of a rewarding TEFL work experience at a university or a comparable institute and the contribution made to the improvement of education there, followed by a statement describing how he or she can, or wish to, contribute to foreign language education at Kyoto University (approximately two pages). 9. Address and closing date: (1) Send the application materials registered to: The Institute for the Promotion of Excellence in Higher Education, Kyoto University, Yoshida-nihonmatsu-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan, 606-8501 (2) Application deadline: 9 February 2009 (3) Application materials should be sent by registered mail. (4) Please write g5-year Foreign Language Teaching position applicationh on the envelope. (5) The application materials received will not be returned. (6) Application materials will not be used for purposes other than search and selection. 10. Process and schedule: (1) Interviews will be held for short-listed candidates at Kyoto University in mid to late February 2009. Please note that reimbursement is not available for traveling expenses incurred. (2) The final hiring decision will be made at a meeting of the Institutefs Board of Councilors. (3) The entire process will take at least four months after the application closing date. (4) The result will be communicated to candidates after the process is completed.

Deadline: 9 February 2009

Contact Details: For more information, please send an e-mail to Mr. Yoshitaka Okita at the email below.

Email Address: <yoshitaka.okita@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp>

Website URL: <http://>
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#00489 - Iwate, Morioka

Job Description: Iwate University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is accepting applications for a full-time, tenured associate professor (joukin) of English as a Foreign Language.

Job Details: DUTIES: Instructors will be assigned to carry approximately 5-6 classes of 90 minutes a week each term with other committee duties. Teaching a graduate level course (MA) might be required. QUALIFICATIONS: (1)A Master's degree in TESOL or equivalent field, or equivalent qualifications in terms of teaching and research background are required.(2)Native speaker competence in English and fluency in Japanese are required. (3)More than five academic publications are required. In addition to the requirements above, a Ph.D. and/or educational background in British literature are preferred. The successful candidate is expected to relocate to Morioka city or nearby. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Based on salary scales at Iwate University. APPLICATION MATERIALS: (1) A CV (in Japanese or English with photo attached),(2)A list of publications, (3)No more than five major publications (copies are acceptable),(4)An approximately 200-word English abstract for each of the publications above,(5)An approximately 500-word English statement of the applicant's research plans, (6)An approximately 500-word English statement of the applicant's teaching plans, (7)A list of major courses the applicant has taught in the past, (8)An approximately 400-word Japanese self assessment of the applicant's Japanese proficiency. Mailing address: Sunayama Katsuhiko, University Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Iwate University, 3-18-34 Ueda, Morioka, Iwate, 020-8550. All the documents should be placed in an envelope marked "Application for Faculty Position in TESOL" in red and sent by registered mail to the address above. Please note that in principle the application materials will not be returned. Short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews that are to be conducted in Japanese and English. The dates will be announced individually after the initial screening. Candidates' travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

Deadline: 15 January 2009

Contact Details: Professor Saito Hirotsugu (English Division) by email.

Email Address: <saihirog@iwate-u.ac.jp>

Website URL: <http://www.iwate-u.ac.jp/index.shtml>
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#00488 - Tokyo and Osaka

Job Description: Job Description: BEO INC, a Japan centre of British university association (Northern Consortium UK ), is seeking Full-Time / Part time English instructors to teach Academic English, Research skills and Specialist subjects from 2009 in Tokyo and Osaka.

Job Details: QUALIFICATIONS: MA Applied Linguistics, TESOL, DELTA or equivalent. We require Full-time/Part-Time teachers with native-like English fluency who will facilitate the effective learning of English and academic skills and build positive relationships with students while enabling them to achieve their goals. The ideal candidates will possess a postgraduate qualification in applied linguistics or equivalent plus at least two - three years of proven classroom experience. The salaries will be competitive with university posts.

Deadline: 15 January 2009

Contact Details: Paul Taylor, BEO INC, 3F Dai Ichi Zeikei Biru, 1-1-3 Shimoochiai, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 161-0033

Email Address: <recruitment@beo.jp>

Website URL: <http://www.beo.co.jp/aboutbeo/009_001.html>
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#00487 - Tokyo, Shibuya

Job Description: Tokyo Jogakkan Middle and High School is currently accepting applications for a part-time English and Art instructor.

Job Details: DUTIES: Teach one hour of Grade 7 art in English, two hours of Grade 10 elective art in English and four hours of English conversation QUALIFICATIONS: TESOL Certificate or other English teaching credential, experience teaching middle and high school students, availability to teach two of the following three days: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. SALARY AND BENEFITS: as per Tokyo Jogakkan policy. APPLICATION MATERIALS: (1) Resume. Please include a word processed and signed English resume, with photo (head and shoulders, facing front, no hat, taken in the past six months). If possible, also include a word processed resume in Japanese, and sign it using your name seal. (2) Academic records and graduation certificate from all tertiary education. (3) An essay on the topic of teaching art through English to Japanese students. (4) Contact information(Include at least two of the following: Telephone, Fax, e-mail, Mobile phone, etc.).

Deadline: 16 January 2009

Contact Details: Principal, Tokyo Jogakkan Middle and High School, 3-7-16 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0012

Email Address: <brunelli@tjk.jp>

Website URL: <http://www.tjk.jp/mh/index.html>
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#00486 - Tokyo

Job Description: Waseda University International Corporation., Ltd is seeking part-time English language instructors for the 2009-2010 academic year to teach courses offered in the School of International Liberal Studies (SILS:ۋ{w), Waseda University.

Job Details: DUTIES: 1) Courses to teach:(a) Academic Listening (up to 25 students per class)15 90-minutes lessons per semester. The classes are offered on Thursday morning.(b) Academic Writing (up to 20 students per class)15 90-minutes lessons per semester. The classes are offered in the afternoon of Tuesdays and Fridays. QUALIFICATIONS: (a) M.A. degree or equivalent teaching experience (b) Two years or more of relevant teaching experience required. Experience at a university-level institution, preferable. SALARY AND BENEFITS: 7500 yen per lesson (90 minutes) plus grading fee. APPLICATION MATERIALS: (a) CV (b) Teaching philosophy. Write a short essay in English outlining your approach to teaching academic English to first year students within a liberal arts curriculum. Use A4 sheet: 700-800 words. If you wish to teach both the listening and writing classes, you will be expected to attend a separate interview for each. If you would like to apply for more than one of the above courses, please submit a different essay for each subject you would like to teach. The essay should describe your teaching philosophy on the course in which you are interested. You are required to have a separate interview for each program and may be expected to do a demo lesson. There will be a preliminary screening based on the documents submitted. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview by January 9, 2009.

Deadline: 22 December 2008

Contact Details: Please contact Emi Tomita at the email below.

Email Address: <eap@w-int.jp>

Website URL: <http://>
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#00485 - Hokkaido, Sapporo

Job Description: The Department of English at Hokusei Gakuen University Junior College is inviting applications for one Associate Professor or Lecturer position (tenured).

Job Details: 1. Work Duties: The successful candidate will be required to teach a content class in English (such as Geography or Statistics), as well as other English classes such as Graded Reading and Oral English. S/he will also be expected to perform administrative work as a member of the faculty and the department. As advisor to about 16 students from each entering class, s/he will provide advice and consultation to students regarding studies, administrative issues, and post-graduation plans. Approximately every four years, s/he will be expected to plan and lead a three- to four-week study abroad trip. 2. Rank: Associate Professor, or Lecturer (tenured). 3. Number of positions: one (1). 4. Qualifications: (1) Applicants must meet the qualifications set forth in the rules of Hokusei Gakuen University. See the following for details: http://www.hokusei.ac.jp/common/pdf/J_senkoukitei.pdf (2) The applicant must possess the knowledge and qualifications necessary to teach a content class in English. (3) Ability to communicate without difficulty in both English and Japanese is required. 5. Department of appointment: Hokusei Gakuen University Junior College, Department of English. 6. Date of Appointment: April 1, 2009. 7. Application materials: (1) Curriculum Vitae and list of publications. These should be prepared using designated forms, which can be found at the following websites: http://www.hokusei.ac.jp/common/xls/rirekisho.08.xls http://www.hokusei.ac.jp/common/xls/gyosekisho.08.xls (2) Reprints or photocopies of three major publications. (3) Statements in both Japanese (about 1000 characters) and English (about 400 words) of the applicantfs thoughts and plans for English education in our department. 8. Application Deadline: Complete applications must be received no later than January 8, 2009. 9. Selection process: will be conducted according to the rules of Hokusei Gakuen University. Finalist candidates may be interviewed and asked to conduct a simulated class. Applicants will be informed of the results by the end of January 2009. 10. Salary: will be determined according to the rules of Hokusei Gakuen University. 11. Please submit application materials to: Professor Kō Nakamura, Dean, Hokusei Gakuen University Junior College, Atsubetsu-ku Ōyachi Nishi 2-3-1, Sapporo-shi 004-8631. Please write upɂʋȖړC发ލݒv on the envelope, and send by registered mail (kakitome). * Hokusei Gakuen University is founded on a Christian (Protestant) spiritual basis, and the applicantfs understanding on this point is requested. For an overview of Hokusei Gakuen University, please see the university homepage: http://www.hokusei.ac.jp/ Personal information included in application materials will be used only for the candidate selection process and, in the case of a successful applicant, for subsequent hiring procedures.

Deadline: 8 January 2009

Contact Details: Enquiries and requests for forms should be directed to Hokusei Gakuen University Education and Research Support Office Tel. 011-891-2731 Fax 011-896-7660 E-mail: see below.

Email Address: <gakumu@hokusei.ac.jp>

Website URL: <http://www.hokusei.ac.jp/>
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#00484 - Nagano and Fukushima

Job Description: Interac Japan is now recruiting domestically and overseas for highly experienced and skilled instructors for short-term intensive language programmes in Nagano-ken and Fukushima-ken, Japan. The positions run from April to mid-June ; July to mid-September ; October to mid-December and January to mid-March.

Job Details: Applicants must be able to commit to a 3-month contract. We require experienced, native-level English speakers for this position. Previous teaching experience is a must and teaching qualifications (CELTA/TESOL) are preferred but not essential. If you have a passion for teaching, and wish to expand your horizons and teaching skills by working on an intensive language programme at these two government training facilities, then you are the candidate we are looking for. Teaching hours are approximately 30 hours per week, with a fixed, regular schedule between the hours of 8.45am and 2.50pm Monday to Saturday. The training programme is an intensive 65-day, 6 days a week course. The course is designed to provide training in order for the students to be able to do their job and interact in their host country. The students are all volunteers as part of the overseas development programme for Japan. After the training programme the volunteers will be dispatched overseas for 2 years. Teachers are responsible for creating the course curriculum based on a set syllabus, and then teaching the 210 lesson programme. Teachers also are responsible for the regular testing of the students' progress, setting mid and end of term exams, homework and self-study tasks. There are on average 6 students per class (a maximum of 8). The focus of the teaching is functional, practical, and communicative. For these positions, an attractive monthly salary (less national income taxes of approximately 7%) of approximately 330,000 yen, free furnished housing with no moving in costs (utilities not included), reimbursement of commuting expenses, subsidized health insurance, and free Japanese lessons (offered online) are on offer for successful candidates. Please forward your resume to the email below. APPLICATION DEADLINES: Deadline: March 15th 2009 for April - mid June 2009; June 15th 2009 for July - mid September 2009; September 15th for October - mid December 2009; December 15th 2009 for January - mid March 2010.

Deadline: Ongoing. 4 contracts per annum.

Contact Details: Interac Co., Ltd. Fujibo Bldg. 2F, 2-10-8 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0071

Email Address: <recruit6@interac.co.jp>

Website URL: <http://www.interac.co.jp/recruit>
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#00483 - Hyogo, Sanda

Job Description: The English Language Program (ELP) at the Kwansei Gakuin University School of Policy Studies, Kobe-Sanda Campus, is currently hiring for part-time teaching positions starting in the Spring 2009 semester (contract begins April 1st, 2009).

Job Details: POSITION INFORMATION: Each position involves teaching three 90-minute classes, including one academic writing course, one day per week (Tuesday - Friday). The opportunity to teach on a second day may become available at a later time. The ELP is a 4-semester, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program. All courses are developed in-house and are closely coordinated, which means that materials, lesson plans, and assessment tools are the same for all teachers and students. Position includes: Travel allowance for public transportation. QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal part-time instructor candidate would have: 1) experience and interest in teaching academic English, especially academic writing, 2) interest in teaching within a coordinated program, 3) university English language teaching experience, 4) an MA degree, preferably in a related field (e.g. TESOL, Applied Linguistics), 5) applicant must currently reside in Japan, 6) applicant's visa status: Visa required. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: If you would like to apply, by December 25th please (1) submit your CV (degrees, work experience, publications) as an attachment in Word format to kguparttimeositions@gmail.com and (2) indicate your teaching availability (Tuesday Friday) within the body of the email. After the CVs are reviewed, suitable candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview. Applications that dont follow the instructions above will not be considered.

Deadline: 25 December 2008

Contact Details: All applications should be emailed to the contact person (Brett Collins) at the email address shown below. CVs and other materials will not be returned. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Email Address: <kguparttimepositions@gmail.com>

Website URL: <http://>
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#00482 - Kanagawa, Sagamihara

Job Description: Aoyama Gakuin University, Sagamihara Campus is accepting applications for one or two part-time instructors to start in 1 April 2009.

Job Details: CLASSES: The classes to be taught are on Monday and Wednesday. Candidates can apply to teach on either one or both of the days. When applying please indicate whether you are available Monday, Wednesday or both days. MONDAY CLASSES: 3 classes on Mondays (Periods 2-4: 11am to 4:25pm). One English Communication I class (2nd period) open to Sophomores and above with a focus on the four skills but concentrating on listening and speaking. The textbook is left to the instructor's discretion but a detailed lesson plan will be required. The periods 3 and 4 classes (1:10pm to 4:25pm) are Graduate Presentation classes for 1st year and 2nd year graduate students. As part of the Graduate School's curriculum renewal program, graduate classes follow a strict format; Powerpoint lectures, notes and handouts, and evaluation forms will made available for the instructor's use. Any supplemental material the instructors wishes to use is welcomed. Students in these classes are trained to present their research in English using Powerpoint presentations--in manuscript form and from notes--as well as in a poster format. WEDNESDAY CLASSES: 2 classes on Wednesdays (Periods 3 and 4: 1:10pm to 4:25pm). The two classes are Graduate Presentation classes for 1st year and 2nd year graduate students. As part of the Graduate School's curriculum renewal program, graduate classes follow a strict format; Powerpoint lectures, notes and handouts, and evaluation forms will made available for the instructor's use. Any supplemental material the instructors wishes to use is welcomed. Students in these classes are trained to present their research in English using Powerpoint presentations--in manuscript form and from notes--as well as in a poster format. COLLEGE: College of Science and Engineering (Sagamihara Campus) AREA OF SPECIALTY: TESOL, Linguistics, Communication, English or American Literature or other related fields TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Starting April 1st, 2009. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Aoyama Gakuin University is a well-paying private university. Pay will be in line with the university's regulations and based on the successful applicant's experience and the position to be filled. This matter will be explained at the time of the interviews. REQUIREMENTS: MA or PhD, 3 years or more teaching experience at university, Japanese language skills, Christian or good understanding of the Christian faith. An interest and a background in the Sciences and experience in teaching public speaking are highly desired. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 1. Resume (must include photo and email address). 2. List of presentations and publications. 3. An essay on educational philosophy and future aspirations (under 2 pages). 4. Copy of final diploma. (The above documentation must be submitted in English.) NOTES: 1. Successful candidates will be notified regarding interview dates via email. 2. Documents will not be returned.

Deadline: 19 December 2008

Contact Details: Aoyama Gakuin Univeristy College of Science and Engineering Attn: David W. Reedy 5-10-1, Fuchinobe, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa-ken 229-8558 042-759-6159

Email Address: <>

Website URL: <http://>
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#00481 - Tokyo and Chiba

Job Description: The English Education Development Center of Toyo Gakuen University (Hongo Campus, Tokyo and Nagareyama Campus, Chiba, 30 minutes from Akihabara, Tokyo) is accepting applications for a full-time instructor starting April 2009.

Job Details: DUTIES: Teach 4 days a week. Maximum teaching load of nine 90-minute classes (mainly 1st year oral, 2nd year electives, and special interest classes). We are interested in energetic teachers who enjoy interacting with students both in and outside of class and who can work well with other colleagues. QUALIFICATIONS: Native-like English fluency. TEFL/TESOL qualifications. Master's degree preferred, but not required. Experience teaching in Japan. Previous experience teaching at a university an advantage. SALARY AND BENEFITS: 1-year contract with 2 renewals possible. (It may be possible to change to a one-year renewable contract after successful completion of the 3-year period.) Annual salary range is 4.700.000 to 5,600,000 yen. Deductions will be made for Japanese health insurance and pension. APPLICATION MATERIALS: Cover letter and resume with photograph. Short-listed candidates will be contacted in January for on-campus interviews.

Deadline: 5 January 2009

Contact Details: Ms. Ryoko Kawai, EEDC, Toyo Gakuen University, 1660 Hiregasaki, Nagareyama, Chiba 270-0161. Email: see below.

Email Address: <eedcjob2009@tyg.jp>

Website URL: <http://>
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#00478 - Tokyo

Job Description: The Department of Languages, Tokyo Woman's Christian University is accepting applications for part-time teachers for 2009-2010.

Job Details: DETAILS: Teach two or three English skills classes 1 day a week. QUALIFICATIONS: MA in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or related field and teaching experience at a Japanese university. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Monthly salary paid for 12 months and transportation allowance. Monthly salary is 20,000 to 28,000 yen/month depending on age. APPLICATION MATERIALS: Cover letter and CV in English stating clearly education and degrees awarded (with dates), employment experience and whether full- or part-time, and a list of related publications, if any. Please do not send copies of publications, as we will not be able to return them. Also please indicate clearly what days and times you would be available. Only successful applicants will be contacted, but we will keep your applications on file until the end of this school year (March 31, 2010) in case unexpected vacancies occur.

Deadline: Ongoing

Contact Details: Send application materials to: Dennis Schneider, Department of Languages, Tokyo Woman's Christian University, 2-6-1 Zempukuji, Suginami, Tokyo 167-8585, or email them as attachments (preferably in MSWord, Open Office, or PDF format) to the address below. Please re-construct the email address below it is given in this form to discourage web crawlers.

Email Address: <dennis (at sign) lab (dot) twcu (dot) ac (dot) jp>

Website URL: <http://www.twcu.ac.jp/>
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#00476 - 栃木県、宇都宮市

Job Description: 宇都宮大学共通教育センター　英語嘱託講師　公募要領。 １.　職名: 英語嘱託講師: 宇都宮大学における正式名称は「特定科目担当教員（英語教育）」。 　　　　　　　　　　　 ２.　所属: 共通教育センター。

Job Details: ３.　職務: (1) 共通教育英語教育授業科目の担当（週10コマ程度）。 (2) 共通教育英語教育のカリキュラム編成に関する調査・研究及び企画・立案。(3) 共通教育英語教育方法・教材の開発。(4) 「共通教育英語教育運営委員会」への参加。(5) ＦＤ活動。(6) その他、共通教育センターに関する諸活動。 ４.　募集人員：６名。 ５.　資格：(1) ＴＥＳＯＬあるいはそれに関連する分野における博士又は修士の学位を有する者。(2) 日本語を母語のレベルとする者。(3) 英語教育の経験を有することが望ましい。 ６.　雇用条件：　　「国立大学法人宇都宮大学特定科目担当教員に関する規程」及び「国立大学法人宇都宮大学特定科目担当教員の給与に関する取扱について」による。 ＊ 本学ＨＰにより規程等を参照のこと。 http://www.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp/jyouhoukoukai/kiteisyuu/07/07-540.pdf 　http://www.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp/jyouhoukoukai/kiteisyuu/07/07-550.pdf 　 ７.　採用予定日及　　 平成２１年４月１日 び任用期間等　　　 任期 ３年間、１回に限り再任可 ８. 提出書類(１)　履歴書　 市販の様式又はそれに準ずる様式に記載し、自筆署名のうえ写真貼付のこと。（２)　研究業績書リスト　 研究業績一覧「著書」、「学術論文」、「その他」に分け、単著・共著の別及び査読付きか否かの別を明記して発表年次順に列記すること。主要業績の別刷り又はコピーを添付すること。 （３） 教育業績書リスト教育業績がある場合は、その実践記録を記載のこと。 (４)　職務への抱負共通教育英語教育に対する抱負(A4版で1,500字から2,000字)。(５)　最終学位記等のコピー　　「最終学位記」あるいは「修了証明書」のコピー。 ９．　書類提出先：　 〒３２１－８５０５、宇都宮市峰町３５０、　宇都宮大学共通教育センター長　深見元弘宛封筒に「英語嘱託講師応募書類在中」と朱書きし，簡易書留等で郵送すること。 １０．　選考方法：　　書類審査、面接及び模擬講義を経て、採用の可否を決定します。 本選考にかかる旅費等は、応募者の自己負担となります。 １１．結果の通知　　選考結果は、本人宛に文書にて速やかに通知します。 １２．　応募時に提出される履歴書等の個人情報の取扱いについて(１)　利用目的 　　 　応募時に提出された書類の個人情報(履歴書等)については、採否の検討及び決定に限り使用します。(２)　応募書類の取扱い 採否の結果、不採用となった方の書類は、速やかに返却します。

Deadline: 平成２１年１月７日

Contact Details: １３．　問い合わせ先　　宇都宮大学共通教育センター長　深見元弘 E-Mail:　fukami@cc.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp。

Email Address: <fukami@cc.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp>

Website URL: <http://>
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#00475 - Tochigi, Utsunomiya

Job Description: Utsunomiya University's Liberal and General Education Center is inviting applications for a full-time English teaching position beginning on April 1, 2009. The position is for a full-time Associate Professor (Junkyoju) or full-time Assistant Professor (Koshi )

Job Details: CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS: Three-year contract, renewable upon mutual agreement. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: １） Teaching English courses in liberal and general education. ２） Designing curriculum of English education in liberal and general education. ３） Developing teaching methods and materials of English in liberal and general education.　４） Supervising courses, classes, and teachers, and administrating class schedule, in the implementation of English education in liberal and general education. ５） Conducting theOperation Committee of English Education in liberal and general education. ６） Activities on faculty development. ７） Other works relating to the operation of the Liberal and General Education Center.　SALARY: Based on the regulations of Utsunomiya University. Research funds are provided. QUALIFICATIONS: １）MA in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or related field is preferred.　２） Native-level English fluency with communicative competency in the Japanese language.　３）Experience in teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language. APPLICATION MATERIALS: １） Resume with a photo. ２） List of publications. ３） Reprints or photocopies of three major publications. ４） List of educational activities and social contributions. ５） 1 page statement of educational plans regarding TEFL at Utsunomiya University. ６） Copy of highest degree attained. 　 NOTES: 1) Application materials should be sent by registered mail. 2) Application materials received will be returned in the case that the applicant is not selected. 3) Application materials will not be used for purposes other than search and selection.　 APPLICATION ADDRESS: Dr. Motohiro Fukami, Director, Liberal and General Education Center, Utsunomiya University, 350 Mine-machi, Utsunomiya, Tochigi 321-8505 JAPAN. SELECTION PROCESS: Stage 1: Selection based on review of application forms. Stage 2: 　Interview and evaluation of model teaching.(Travel expenses will not be reimbursed.) NOTIFICATION OF DECISION: Applicants will be informed of the results by mail immediately after the selection process has been completed.

Deadline: 7 January 2009

Contact Details: For further information Please contact Dr. Motohiro Fukami by e-mail at the address below.

Email Address: <fukami@cc.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp>

Website URL: <http://>
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#00474 - Nagano, Nagano City

Job Description: Noah Learning Center, a small private English conversation school in Nagano City, Japan is seeking energetic teachers who enjoy working with children for a full time, one year contract position starting early January 2009. We are particularly interested in teachers who are pursuing or willing to pursue additional qualifications in ESL/EFL and will encourage teacher development from the time of hiring.

Job Details: Native or near-native fluency in English is required. EFL/ESL teaching certification and/or previous teaching experience is desired, preferably experience in Japan. Salary starts at 250,000 yen per month for up to 25 class hours of teaching per week, Monday through Friday. Saturdays and Sundays are holidays, as are Japanese calendar holidays. There is also an extended break for Christmas/New Year's vacation. We are willing to help find accommodation, but the successful candidate will be responsible for their living accommodations. New apartments are available for rent within walking distance of the school for less than 50,000 yen per month. We are also willing to assist with visa sponsorship. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Theron Muller at the email below.

Deadline: Open until filled

Contact Details: Theron Muller, Co-owner, Noah Learning Center, t/f: 026-263-7898.

Email Address: <theron@noahlc.jp>

Website URL: <http://www.noahlc.jp>
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#00473 - Chiba, Chiba City

Job Description: SpeakEzy Eikaiwa School is seeking an English teacher with native level fluency for kids and adults to work full-time at our conversational school. A teacher with British pronunciation preferred. We need a reliable, innovative and experienced instructor for immediate start.

Job Details: Prospective teachers will be expected to work closely with our small staff making lesson plans, level check tests, etc. Please send a cover letter, your current resume and photo to the email below. APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS: 1) Must have native level fluency with British pronunciation preferred. 2) Must currently reside in Japan. 3) Must have a minimum of B.A. 4) Must have two years experience teaching kids and adults. Those with TOEIC or Business English experience are preferred. 5) Minimum 2 year commitment. WORK SCHEDULE: 39 hours/week, 5 days/week, 1pm-10pm on Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri, 10am-6pm on Sunday. SALARY AND BENEFITS: 250,000/month. Transportation allowance and contract completion bonus. 10 paid holidays plus some public holidays. LOCATION: Our school is located a few minutes from Shiyakushomae Station on the Chibatoshi Monorail in Chiba City , Chiba Prefecture .

Deadline: Open until filled.

Contact Details:

Email Address: <speaky@speakezy.jp>

Website URL: <http://>
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#00472 - Fukuoka, Kitakyushu

Job Description: The Center for Fundamental Education (Hibikino Campus) of The University of Kitakyushu invites applications for the following two full-time faculty positions starting from April 1, 2009. The positions are for an Associate Professor or Lecturer of TESOL. The contract is a 5-year contract followed by evaluation and re-contract if qualified (renewable up to 2 times for associate professor and once for lecturer. If s/he is promoted to professor, there will be unlimited times of contract renewal.

Job Details: CONTENTS OF WORK: (1) Teaching 6 (or 7) English Communication classes. (2) Management and development of English Education curriculum at Hibikino Campus. (3) Fulfillment of daily departmental duties. QUALIFICATIONS: (1) Native level English fluency. (2) Doctoral degree holders or those who will obtain doctoral degree in TESOL/TESL/TEFL or related areas (e.g. linguistics, language communication) by April 1, 2009. In the case of MA degree holders, at least 3 years of an excellent research record and teaching experience after obtaining the relevant degree are required. (3) Japanese proficiency (listening, speaking, reading and writing) is required for fulfilling administrative duties, and for daily communication with university office staff, students, and other faculty. APPLICATION MATERIALS: (1) Curriculum vitae (in Japanese). (2) Certificate of doctoral (or masterfs) degree or transcripts of relevant degrees (including expected completion certification). (3) Complete list of academic achievements (with marks on 3 major publications or papers) (in Japanese). (4) Copies of major academic publications and papers (Maximum of 3). (5) Papers of your educational activities and/or originally developed teaching materials (Maximum of 3). (6) Statement of your views of foreign language education and what you would like to teach to Japanese engineering students (written in typed Japanese, about 2000 characters on A4 paper). Send all the above materials by registered mail to: Prof. Terumi Mizumoto, Director of The Center for Fundamental Education at Hibikino Campus, The University of Kitakyushu, 1-1, Hibikino, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka, 808-0135, Japan. NOTES: (1) The application materials must reach the office by the application deadline. (2) If you want the application materials to be sent back afterwards, be sure to enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. (3) Mark g(field name) Faculty Member Application Enclosedh in red on the envelope. Be sure to include the name of the field you are applying for. CONTENT OF SELECTION: (1) Examination of application documents (primary screening). (2) Personal interview in Japanese and simulated class demonstration (secondary screening). Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. Applicants will be notified directly of the results of the selection process.

Deadline: 19 December 2008

Contact Details: The University of Kitakyushu (Hibikino Campus), Administration Office, MATSUNOBU (Mr.)/IDE (Ms.), FAX: 093-695-3368 E-mail: See below. Questions will be answered by email or FAX only. Please do not call with questions.

Email Address: <boshu@env.kitakyu-u.ac.jp>

Website URL: <http://>
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#00468 - Chiba, Matsudo City

Job Description: Matsudo City Junior/Senior High School is pleased to announce an opening for one English teacher with native-like fluency starting from April 2009 to March 2010 with the possibility to renew from April 2010. This a full-time direct hire position at our Matsudo City Junior/Senior High School campus for teaching English Oral Communications classes and supporting the overall scope of the school's activities. Your main responsibilities will be teaching about 16 to 18 lessons per week, working with a team to plan, modify and teach the curriculum, and assess students' performance. This is a team-teaching (lead teaching, not ALT) direct-hire position. As the international teaching staff at our school is small, the ideal candidate will also have a personality that meshes well with the existing staff. The nearest station to the school is Kita Matsudo (Joban Line).

Job Details: CONTRACT TERMS AND COMPENSATION: 1) From April 2009 to March 2010 (with the possibility of renewal from April 2010). 2) Position: Junior High School Native English-speaking language teacher, with the possibility of teaching in the high school at a later time. 3) Hours: 08:00 AM to 16:00 PM (Monday to Friday) with 1-2 Saturdays (half days, 8-1) per month on average. 4) Gross Salary: Yen 350,000 monthly. 5) Generous paid holidays. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: 1) Bachelor's degree or higher. 2) At least 2 years of teaching experience at the secondary level (JHS/HS) in Japan. 3) Self-directed ability to plan new lessons or effectively modify existing curriculum. 4) Must enjoy working with adolescents. 5) Computer proficiency. 6) Professional, interpersonal and cultural skills to work with team teachers and other international teaching staff. DESIRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: 1) The ideal candidate will possess a TESOL qualification or other teaching certification. 2) The ideal candidate will show evidence of an ongoing commitment to professional development. 3) Elementary/kindergarten school teaching experience would be helpful, as we have an affiliation with a nearby kindergarten. To apply, please post hard-copies of the following application documents to: Yumi Matsugaki, (English Department Director). (1) Resume/CV (Curriculum Vitae) with cover letter. (2) 2 Letters of reference from current or recent teaching positions (3) Copy of passport or recent photo. The deadline is 12/12, and interviews will be conducted at the end of January. Please do not submit your application unless you will be able to come to the school to interview in person. While we sincerely thank everyone for their applications and interest, only selected applicants will be contacted, no later than December 24, 2008. For any inquiries, please contact us by e-mail at the e-mail address below. Due to the large number of applicants, please refrain from making telephone inquiries. For more information about Senmatsu, please go to the website below.

Deadline: 12 December 2008

Contact Details: Senshu University Matsudo Junior High School/High School 271-8585, 2-3621 Kamihongo, Matsudo City, Chiba

Email Address: <matsugaki.yu@senshu-u-matsudo.ed.jp.>

Website URL: <http://www.senshu-u-matsudo.ed.jp>
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#00466 - Osaka

Job Description: Human International Universities and Colleges Consortium (HIUC) is hiring ESL and General Education Instructors (part-time to full-time). Instructors are needed to fill short- and long-term positions for its academic English program. The programs primary function is to prepare Japanese students for higher education in English speaking countries, primarily the United States. HIUC provides non-degree ESL and lower General Education programs for students to prepare them for degree programs in universities and colleges overseas. We have immediate openings for short-term work. Long-term positions start 9 February 2009.

Job Details: CONTENT: Based on qualifications, instructors will be placed in one or more of the following course types: listening and speaking, reading and writing, integrated skills, and general education. Course material is provided. Instructors are expected to develop lesson plans and to evaluate student performance within an established curriculum framework. QUALIFICATIONS: (1) A Bachelors degree is required for all courses. (2) At least 2 years experience in an ESL program and/or academic English program is required for the ESL courses. (3) A Masters degree is required for the general education courses with preference given to Social Science and Business degree holders. (4) Applicants should already reside in the Kansai area. SALARY: 4000 per hour plus transportation for short-term positions. Salary based on salary scales for long term positions. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: E-mail cover letter and CV to Mr. Yoshimura at the email below.

Deadline: Open until filled.

Contact Details:

Email Address: <m-yoshimura@athuman.com>

Website URL: <http://>
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#00459 - Hyogo, Nishinomiya

Job Description: The Language Center, Kwansei Gakuin University, invites applications for two full-time positions (one-year contract renewable for up to four years total by mutual agreement) of Instructor of English as a Foreign/Second Language to teach in undergraduate and graduate courses starting in September 2009.

Job Details: DUTIES: Carry a maximum of 10 classes of 90 minutes a week each term with other duties limited to no more than ten hours per week. Special between-term courses will be held but duty hours will be no more than 15 hours per week. SALARY: Approx. 5,200,000 yen/year. BENEFITS: Round-trip economy airfare is paid for the most direct available route between the teacher's home and Kansai International Airport. Housing and health insurance are partially subsidized. Personal research allowances and business trip allowance are in line with university policy. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in TESOL or Applied Linguistics, as well as relevant teaching experience. Native/Near-native speaker competence in English is required and fluency in Japanese preferable. APPLICATION MATERIALS: (1) a resume/CV, (2) a list of publications and presentations with a 150-word abstract for each, (3) at least one letter of recommendation, (4) a copy of the applicant's diploma and transcript, (5) a written statement of the applicant's views on teaching and career objectives (500-800 words), (6) copies of two major research articles published in academic journals (three sets). Send these documents by posted mail (e-mail submissions will not be accepted). SELECTION PROCEDURE: Short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews held at Kwansei Gakuin University, Nishinomiya-Uegahara campus in February or March (the dates will be announced individually after the initial screening), or at the 2009 TESOL annual convention in Denver, Colorado, USA, March 26-28. Candidates' travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

Deadline: 13 January 2009

Contact Details: ADDRESS FOR SUBMISSIONS: Associate Director, Language Center, Kwansei Gakuin Univ. 1-1-155 Uegahara, Nishinomiya 662-8501, Japan. Write "IEFL-Sept. 2009" on the envelope. Application materials will not be returned. Inquiries should be made by e-mail only to the email below.

Email Address: <IEFL2009@kwansei.ac.jp>

Website URL: <http://www.kwansei.ac.jp/Contents?cnid=6298>
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#00454 - New York State, Garden City

Job Description: Nassau Community College's Continuing Education Dept. is seeking an instructor of conversational Japanese to start teaching Feb. 2009.

Job Details: HOURS: 2- 4 hours per week during week nights or on Saturday for 10 weeks per session. Work is part time. Students get no credit for the class. QUALIFICATIONS: Certificate to teach Japanese or a BA or MA. SALARY: $45.00 per hour for a MA degree; no benefits. OBJECTIVE OF THE CLASS: To teach basic Japanese to persons desiring a "passing" knowledge of the language for travel purposes or simply an interest in learning another language.

Deadline: Ongoing

Contact Details: Interested teachers can email a resume and cover letter to the email address below.

Email Address: <dellawachtel@yahoo.com>

Website URL: <http://>
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#00421 - Kanagawa, Sagamihara

Job Description: The English Department at Aoyama Gakuin University seeks part-time teachers to teach conversation and writing courses at their Sagamihara campus. The campus is about 75 minutes from Shinjuku station, or 60 minutes from Shibuya station on the Odakyu and Yokohama lines, and classes are on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Job Details: QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Resident in Japan, with an M.A. in TEFL/TESOL, English Literature, Applied Linguistics, or Communications; minimum 3 years experience teaching English at a university; alternately, a PhD. and 1 year university teaching experience in an English Department. DUTIES: Classroom activities include teaching small group discussion, journal writing, and book reports. We are interested in teachers who enjoy working with other teachers as well as with their students. Publications, experience in presentations, and familiarity with e-mail are assets. Please review the program at http://www.aogaku-daku.org SALARY: Comparable to other universities in the Tokyo area. APPLICATION MATERIALS: Please download the PDF application form at http://tinyurl.com/y4fu68

Deadline: Ongoing

Contact Details: "ADJUNCT FACULTY" IE Program, English and American Literature Department, Aoyama Gakuin University, 4 - 4 - 25 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8366. Only candidates who meet the qualifications and requirements will be contacted for interviews.

Email Address: <>

Website URL: <http://tinyurl.com/y4fu68>
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#00417 - Okayama

Job Description: The Department of English Language and Literature, Notre Dame Seishin Women's University, Okayama City, is seeking a full-time Visiting English Language Instructor starting April 1st 2009.

Job Details: CONTRACT AND DUTIES: The one year contract is renewable for three years. Instructors teach 10 ninety-minute classes per week. In addition, the successful applicant should attend occasional departmental meetings, be available for exam proctoring, and perform other sundry duties. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have a graduate degree in a related field and experience in teaching English. Other degrees with relevant experience will be considered. Basic Japanese would be an advantage. SALARY AND BENEFITS: The base pay is 250,000 yen gross per month plus a December and June bonus. 270,000 yen per month will be paid to the successful applicant who has more than five years' teaching experience at senior high school or university. APPLICATION MATERIALS: Cover letter and full resume including date of birth and photo and two letters of reference are required. Send the materials to the contact address below. Only successful applicants will be contacted. We regret that application materials will not be returned and e-mail applications will not be considered.

Deadline: Ongoing

Contact Details: Contact: Masuko Adachi, Head, The Department of English Language and Literature, Notre Dame Seishin University, 2-16-9 Ifuku-cho, Okayama 700-8516

Email Address: <>

Website URL: <http://>
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