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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:
- EFL in Asia at http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Flats/7947/eflasia.htm
- Teaching English in Japan: A Guide to Getting a Job at http://www.wizweb.com/~susan/japan
- Information for those seeking university positions (not a job list) at www.debito.org/univquestions.html
For job postings:
- CareerCross Bilingual Employment in Japan at www.careercross.com
- EFL, ESL and Other Teaching Jobs in Japan at www.jobsinjapan.com
- ELT News at www.eltnews.com/jobsinjapan.shtml
- ESL Cafe Job Center at www.eslcafe.com/joblist
- Gaijin Pot Japan Jobs at www.gaijinpot.com/job_search.php
- Hokkaido Insider at www.ne.jp/asahi/hokkaido/kenhartmann/
- JACET (The Japan Association of College English Teachers) Job Openings at www.jacet.org
- JALT Jobs and Career Enhancement links at www.jalt-publications.org/tlt/jobs
- Japan Research Career Information Network at http://jrecin.jst.go.jp
- JETAA Job Guide at http://cheno.com/job/jobbank
- Jobs in Japan at www.englishresource.com/index.html
- Ohayo Sensei at www.ohayosensei.com/
- TESOL career page at http://careers.tesol.org/search/browse
- The Chronicle of Higher Education Career Page at http://chronicle.com/jobs
- The Digital Education Information Network Job Centre at www.edufind.com/index.cfm
- World English Jobs at www.englishjobmaze.com
Jobs Available
(ordered by most recently received)
#00586 - Tokyo, Arakawa-ku
Job Description: Private girl's junior/senior high school in Tokyo is looking for a full-time English language teacher to join our teaching team. The ideal candidate will have good interpersonal skills, a professional attitude towards teaching and learning, show initiative, and be able to carry out duties with minimal supervision.
Job Details: DUTIES: Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45am-4:00pm. Occasional weekend duties and extra lessons after school. Teach around 20 50-minute lessons per week; homeroom co-teacher including morning homeroom lessons; help plan and conduct a 1-week English camp in summer; help students prepare for the EIKEN exam and university entrance interviews; participate in ongoing professional development; contribute to resource and materials development; contribute to school marketing activities; and class administration. QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS; native speaker of English or have native-level English proficiency; computer skills, especially MS Word and Excel; CELTA/TESOL Certificate is preferred; conversational Japanese is preferred. SALARY & BENEFITS: Remuneration: ￥280,000 - ￥290,000 per month, depending on experience. Transport allowance. HOLIDAYS: In addition to public holidays, paid holidays for summer vacation, winter vacation, and spring vacation. Application Materials : Applicants should send a CV via email with a cover letter and current photo.
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2010
Contact Details: Please send your email to Michael Mersiades at the address below.
Email Address: <michael@staff.kitatoshima.ed.jp>
Website URL: <http://www.kitatoshima.ac.jp/index.html>
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#00585 - Tokyo, Shibuya
Job Description: Tokyo Jogakkan Middle and High School is currently accepting applications for a part-time position teaching English classes at a private girls' middle and high school.
Job Details: DUTIES: Teaching English conversation lessons and preparing oral tests using a text, in cooperation with fellow teachers. QUALIFICATIONS: TESOL Certificate and/or degree in TEFL SALARY AND BENEFITS: As per Tokyo Jogakkan Schools for Women regulations. APPLICATION MATERIALS: Copies of transcripts from university and graduate school if applicable, copies of licenses or certificates, one-page essay on the role of the native-speaking teacher in the English classroom in Japan.
Deadline: Feb. 12, 2010
Contact Details: Send materials to: Tokyo Jogakkan Middle and High School Attn: Principal 3-7-16 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0012 write: "English Conversation Teaching Position" in red on the envelope
Email Address: <brunelli@tjk.jp>
Website URL: <http://www.tjk.jp/mh/>
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#00584 - Kobe (and Hanshin area)
Job Description: Seido Language Institute is currently accepting applications for part-time teachers to teach college and possibly company classes. Classes are small groups and are held mainly in the evening.
Job Details: DUTIES: Conversation, TOEIC, and presentation skills classes. QUALIFICATIONS: CELTA and three years' experience at least; Master's preferred. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Depends on qualifications; in the 4,000 per hour range. APPLICATION MATERIALS: Resume and a description of one class of yours that you thought went particularly well.
Deadline: March 31, 2010
Contact Details: Contact David Kolf at email below.
Email Address: <david.kolf@gmail.com>
Website URL: <http://www.seido.jp>
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#00583 - 神奈川県川崎市
Job Description: 外語ビジネス専門学校 常勤講師募集のお知らせ 以下の要項にて、講師の公募をいたします。
Job Details: 常勤講師 (1) 英会話、TOEIC等、英語科目担当 (2) 学校行事の企画・運営 (3) その他教務 3. 募集人員: 1名 4. 着任時期: 2010年4月 5. 応募資格: (1) TESOL、または関連分野での修士の学位またはcertificateをお持ちの方。あるいは、それに準ずる経験・経歴をお持ちの方。 (2) TOEIC 900点以上 (3) 英語教授経験2年以上 6. 給与等: 経験能力等により優遇。 私立学校共済事業団の保険・年金制度に加入して頂きます。 7. 応募方法: 履歴書(写真添付、Eメールアドレス明記のこと)および職務経歴書を郵送またはEメールにて下記にお送りください。
Deadline: 2月24日(水)
Contact Details: 〒210-0007 神奈川県川崎市川崎区駅前本町22-9 外語ビジネス専門学校 採用担当 井手京子 電話: 044-244-3111
Email Address: <k_ide@cbc.ac.jp>
Website URL: <http://www.cbc.ac.jp/>
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#00582 - Kanagawa, Totsuka-ku
Job Description: Meiji Gakuin University's Department of International Studies is now accepting applications for a part-time EFL instructor.
Job Details: Teaching Requirement: Teach Tuesdays and Fridays periods 1, 2, 3 (9:15 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.) 6 koma. Must be available on two paired-days (the days are not negotiable). Starting Date: April 2010. Contract: The contract is for the 2010-2011 academic year (a temporary replacement position with possibility for contract renewal). Salary: Competitive Required Qualifications: The applicant must fulfill three of the following qualifications 1. Have a Master of Arts Degree in TESOL from fully accredited university that has an extensive practicum course requirement. 2. Have a minimum of two years experience teaching EFL at university level in Japan and/or teaching English in a culturally and linguistically diverse classroom in a university outside Japan. 3. Have experience teaching courses in academic English. 4. Ability to teach lessons that engage students, facilitate EFL communication, and create a classroom community of learners. Preference will be give to candidates with the following Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications 1. Evidence of scholarly work in foreign or second language teaching. 2. Japanese skills for routine communication and duties. 3. Competence in computer assisted language learning (CALL) Application: Interested applicant should send curriculum vitae and cover letter that explain why you would like to teach in the Faculty of International Studies at Meiji Gakuin University via email (in PDF format) to: Keiko Taqnaka, Program Coordinator (ktanaka@k.meijigakuin.ac.jp. ) (Dr. Keiko Tanaka, Program Coordinator). Please be advised that you may be asked to demonstrate your teaching excellence by conducting a demo-lesson in one of our classes.
Deadline: Applications accepted until position is filled
Contact Details: Address: 244-8539 Kamikurata-cho 1518, Totsuka-ku, Kanagawa, Japan
Email Address: <ktanaka@k.meijigakuin.ac.jp>
Website URL: <http://>
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#00581 - Hiroshima, Fukuyama
Job Description: Eisu Gakkan Elementary School's immersion program is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of homeroom teacher.
Job Details: 1. Position: Full-time homeroom teaching positions. 2. Length of contract: 1-2 year contract with renewal options. 3. Department: 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. 5. Application materials should include the following: (1) full Curriculum Vitae with education and employment dates specified, (2) e-mail address and phone contact for 3 referees. (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 as well as your educational and work philosophy. 6. 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. 7. Process and schedule: (1) Interviews will be held for short-listed candidates at Eisu Gakkan from February, 2010. Please note that reimbursement is not available for traveling expenses incurred. (2) The successful candidate will be notified by the Immersion Director by March 6th, 2010.
Deadline: February 5th, 2010
Contact Details: Contact Details: For more information, please send an e-mail to Michelle Nagashima at the email below.
Email Address: <immersion.admin@eisu-ejs.ac.jp>
Website URL: <http://www.eisu-ejs.ac.jp>
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#00580 - Hyogo, Nishinomiya
Job Description: Kwansei Gakuin University's Language Center is currently accepting applications for the position of Instructor of English as a Foreign Language.
Job Details: The Language Center, Kwansei Gakuin University, invites applications for one full-time, non-tenured position (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 April 2010. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have a 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. TREATMENT: The annual salary is approx. ¥5,200,000. In addition, round trip economy airfare will be paid for the most direct available route between the teacher’s home and Kansai International Airport. There is no travel allowance for dependents. Housing and health insurance are partially subsidized, but utility expenses are borne by the teacher. Personal research allowances and business trip allowance are in line with university policy. APPLICATION MATERIALS: Interested applicants should send the following documents by posted mail (e-mail submissions will not be accepted) to arrive by February 20, 2010. 1) A resume/CV 2) A list of publications and presentations with a 150-word abstract for each of them 3) a 5-10 minute segment of applicant’s actual teaching (the most welcome type of medium is DVD or CD disk but video tape is also acceptable) 4) At least one letter of recommendation 5) A copy of the applicant’s diploma and transcript 6) A written statement of the applicant’s views on teaching and career objectives (500-800 words) 7) Copies of two major research articles published in academic journals (three sets) APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send the application package by snail mail to: English Programs Coordinator, Yukihiro Tsukada (Associate Professor), Language Center, Kwansei Gakuin University,1-1-155 Uegahara, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, 662-8501, Japan. Please write “IEFL-April 2010” on the envelope. Application materials will not be returned. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews held at Kwansei Gakuin University, Nishinomiya-Uegahara campus in March 2010 (the dates will be announced individually after the initial screening). Finalists’ travel expenses and hotel stay for interviews will not be reimbursed. Resumes and other materials will not be returned. While we appreciate all applications and interest, we regret that only selected applicants will be notified.
Deadline: February 20, 2010
Contact Details: English Programs Coordinator, Yukihiro Tsukada (Associate Professor), Language Center, Kwansei Gakuin University E-mail: IEFL2010@kwansei.ac.jp Inquiries should be made by e-mail only.
Email Address: <IEFL2010@kwansei.ac.jp>
Website URL: <http://>
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#00578 - Tokyo and Yokohama
Job Description: International Language Centre is currently accepting applications for part-time teachers for a business course and for an elementary and secondary education course.
Job Details: International Language Centre seeks Part-Time Instructors. 1. Instructors with native-like English with a business background. 2. Instructors with native-like English for Cambridge Exam, IELTS and TOEFL®iBT tests. 3. Instructors with native-like English for elementary and secondary school pupils, immersion programme experience preferred. EFL qualifications or teaching experience required. Salary: 3,800/hour and over Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: March 31, 2010
Contact Details: Send CV to komatsu@ilc-japan.com by March 31.
Email Address: <komatsu@ilc-japan.com>
Website URL: <http://www.ilc-japan.com>
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#00573 - Tochigi,Utsunomiya
Job Description: Utsunomiya University is inviting applications for a full-time English teaching position.
Job Details: DUTIES: 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 the “Operation Committee of English Education in liberal and general education” ６） Activities on faculty development. ７） Other work relating to the operation of the Liberal and General Education Center. QUALIFICATIONS: １）MA in TESOL is preferred, but MA in Applied Linguistics, or related field is possibly qualified. ２）Native-like English competency with communicative competency in the Japanese language. ３）Experience in teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Based on the regulations of Utsunomiya University. Research funds are provided. 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. * Application materials should be sent by registered mail.
Deadline: February 12, 2010
Contact Details: Application Address: Dr. Motohiro Fukami Director, Liberal and General Education Center, Utsunomiya University, 350 Mine-machi, Utsunomiya, Tochigi, 321-8505 JAPAN
Email Address: <fukami@cc.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp>
Website URL: <http://www.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp/>
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#00572 - Hyogo, Nishinomiya
Job Description: Kwansei Gakuin University is now accepting applications for instructors of English as a foreign language.
Job Details: DUTIES: Teach EFL at Language Center, one-year contract (renewable for up to four years total by mutual agreement). QUALIFICATIONS: MA (in Applied Linguistics, TESOL or related fields) and two years relevant teaching experience at the university level required. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Full-time. 5,200,000yen/year. Round-trip economy airfare paid from teacher's home to Kansai International Airport, housing and medical insurance partially subsidized, study allowances and travel for in-service meetings are in line with university policy, and medical insurance provided while the teacher is in Japan. APPLICATION MATERIALS: Apply by posted mail (e-mail submissions unacceptable) with (1) a resume/CV, (2) a list of publications and presentations with a 150-word abstract for each, (3) a 5-10 minute segment of applicant's actual teaching (the most welcome type of medium is DVD or CD disk but video tape is also acceptable), (4) at least one letter of recommendation, (5) a copy of the applicant's diploma and transcript, (6) a written statement of the applicant's views on teaching and career objectives (500-800 words), (7) copies of two major research articles published in academic journals (three sets).
Deadline: February 28, 2010
Contact Details: Position begins September, 2010. Write "IEFL-Sept. 2010" on the envelope. Send to: English Programs Coordinator, Yukihiro TSUKADA (Associate Prof.), Language Center, Kwansei Gakuin Univ. 1-1-155 Uegahara, Nishinomiya 662-8501, JAPAN.
Email Address: <IEFL2010@kwansei.ac.jp>
Website URL: <http://www.kwansei.ac.jp/index.html>
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#00565 - Niigata, Minami Uonuma City
Job Description: The International University of Japan in Niigata-ken is looking for temporary English Language Instructors to teach in its summer Intensive English Program for graduate level students from Japan and several other countries. The exact dates have yet to be confirmed, but the teacher’s contract will probably run from July 7 to September 7. The contract length will be nine weeks: one week orientation & de-briefing and eight weeks teaching. There is also a possibility that shorter contact positions will become available for the period from July 7 to around August 24. Location: Minami Uonuma-shi, Niigata prefecture, (a mountainous region about ninety minutes by train from Tokyo). Selected applicants will be offered interviews in Tokyo or on campus at mutually convenient dates.
Job Details: DUTIES: Teach intermediate-level students up to 16 hrs/wk; assist in testing & materials preparation; attend meetings; write short student reports; participate in extra-curricular activities.
QUALIFICATIONS: MA or equivalent in TESL/TEFL or related field and two-years experience teaching EFL/ESL at tertiary level. Experience with (1) intermediate students and intensive programs and with (2) teaching academic writing, oral presentations, & academic discussion skills is highly desirable. Experience of working in (3) coordinated academic programs would be helpful. Basic computer literacy and familiarity with Windows environments required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary: ¥975,000 gross (shorter contract positions would be paid pro rata). Benefits: Free accommodation provided on or near the campus. Transportation costs refunded soon after arrival. No health insurance provided.
APPLICATION MATERIALS: Submit by e-mail attachment to
Deadline: Ongoing, applications accepted until April 15 2010
Contact Details: Please send application materials to the following program contact address: Ms. Mitsuko Nakajima, Summer Programs Administrative Coordinator, International University of Japan, Minami Uonuma-shi, Niigata-ken, 949-7277; e-mail
Email Address: <iep@iuj.ac.jp>
Website URL: <http://www.iuj.ac.jp/>
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