The Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, Research Department of Integrated Arts and Social Sciences, International Liberal Arts Course, English Section is recruiting a full-time faculty member in Literature in the English-speaking World, including Non-Western Literature.
The Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, Research Department of Integrated Arts and Social Sciences, International Liberal Arts Course, English Section is recruiting a full-time faculty member in Literature in the English-speaking World, including Non-Western Literature.
Comparative Studies in Society and Culture Course （国際教養コース） within the Faculty of Integrated Arts and Sciences at Tokushima University offers a comprehensive English education program to train students who have an international perspective and can play an active role globally. To strengthen and develop this program, we are looking for a researcher who can not only teach in English, but who also specializes in English Literature and can provide students with a global perspective and a practical and meaningful education. We are also looking for a person willing to be proactive in exchanges with overseas partner schools and in contributing to the local community.
https://www.ias.tokushima-u.ac.jp/
Work content and job description
(1）Subjects to be taught
Faculty of Integrated Arts and Sciences: Academic English, Extensive Reading, Introduction to the Comparative Studies in Society and Culture Course (Omnibus), Studies in Cultures of the English-speaking World (new course), Seminar in Cultures of the English-speaking World (new course), Graduation Research
College of Liberal Arts: Basic English, Thematic English, Communicative English
※May also be in charge of courses other than those listed above, including graduate school courses.
(2) Research work in relevant areas
(3) Administrative duties
Associate Professor
Annual Salary : 7 million yen ~
Salary and benefits are specified in the regulations of Tokushima University.
Position and salary are commensurate with the candidate’s academic and employment experiences.
Lecturer level
Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~
Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
・The applicant must either hold a doctoral degree or an equivalent level of experience.
Work experience
・CEFR C2 level of proficiency in English is needed.
・Those whose native language is not Japanese must have sufficient Japanese language proficiency to be actively involved in university committee work, etc.
・Knowledge and experience in language education is desirable.
Applications online
・Applications online should be sent through JREC-IN Portal.
・Please print Appended Form 1, sign the document in your own handwriting and convert the signed document to PDF format.
・All the documents of (1) to (6) should be compiled into one PDF file named "EL_name.pdf". For example, a professor named Smith would name the file “EL_Smith.pdf”.
Applications by post
・Applications by post should use Registered Mail (kakitome), should have “Application for English Literature Position” written in red on the package or envelope.
Return of application documents
Others
Application documents will not be returned unless requested with an enclosed stamped envelope or an invoice check.
Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
770-8502 Tokushima 1-1 Minamijosanjima-cho, Tokushima City
General Affairs Section, Faculty of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Tokushima University
Needed forms - Please see the university website or https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?ln=1&id=D125051137&ln_jor=1
(1)Curriculum vitae with photograph (Form 1)
(2)List of publications and research achievements ( Form 2). Up to 5 major achievements (publications) should be marked with a circle.
(3)List of teaching experience, teaching achievements (Form 3)
(4)List of external research grant funding status (and also competitive internal funding) (Attached Form 4)
(5)An essay describing the candidate’s teaching and research achievements, and proposals for future teaching and research activities (Approximately 1000 words in English)
(6)Copies of the 5 major achievements (publications) marked with a circle in (2)
(7)Additional documents may be requested if deemed necessary at a later date.
Where to make contact if you have questions
(1) Regarding the job description
Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, Research Department of Integrated Arts and Social Sciences, Division of International Liberal Arts, Tokushima University
Professor Ryuji Yorioka
E-mail：yorioka.ryuji@tokushima-u.ac.jp
(2) Regarding salaries, working hours and other working conditions
Personnel Division Corporate Administration Department Administrative Bureau,Tokushima University
TEL +81-88-656-8601
E-mail : jnjin1k@tokushima-u.ac.jp
(3) Regarding the submission method
General Affairs Section, Faculty of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Tokushima University
TEL +81-88-656-9779
E-mail: sksoumks@tokushima-u.ac.jp
