TUJ is in a need for instructors for English language learning courses (Academic Writing) for 2024 Fall. These courses run from September 2 through December 2.
DEPARTMENT
Undergraduate Bridge Program
POSITION TYPE
Part-time (one-semester based contract)
LOCATION
Tokyo Campus (Sangen-jaya station)
WORK HOURS
See below
VISA REQUIREMENT
These positions are only available to applicants who are eligible to work in Japan (the position does not include visa sponsorship).
SALARY & BENEFITS
In accordance with the pay scale determined and used in the program.
OVERVIEW OF TUJ AND UNDERGRADUATE
Established in 1982, the Japan campus of Temple University (TUJ) is a full-service branch campus that educates students from 70 countries in English in its undergraduate programs, graduate programs (law, business, graduate education), and non-degree programs (continuing education and corporate education). With the exception of language courses, all instruction is conducted in English. TUJ is the oldest and largest branch campus of a foreign university in Japan. More details about TUJ are available at www.tuj.ac.jp. Its strategic priorities and key objectives are accessible here. TUJ has increasing enrollments, is financially healthy, and continues to expand its workforce.
TUJ offers undergraduate programs to a broad mix of over 2,200 Japanese and non-Japanese degree-seeking students who will earn their degrees from Temple University through the Japan campus. Every semester, additional students from Temple’s main campus and other universities converge on our campus for a short-term study abroad experience.
Located in one of the most dynamic cities in the world, TUJ offers thirteen full undergraduate majors ranging from Art to International Business to Psychological Studies. Our faculty and staff are international, with 65 full time faculty joined by experienced administrators and many part-time adjunct faculty from the professions, business, and the arts. TUJ holds classes on the U.S. calendar over the course of a fall semester (15 weeks), spring semester (15 weeks), and a well-enrolled 10-week summer semester.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION
The Bridge Program is a 3-tiered entry-level university program for conditionally accepted undergraduate students who need additional English language support and skill-building before matriculation.
We have a need for instructors for English language learning courses (Academic Writing) for 2024 Fall. These courses run from September 2 through December 2. Writing courses (capped at 12 students) meet every Tuesday AND Thursday for a total of 24 120-minute sessions. There are 2 of these courses available; it is possible for 1 successful candidate to take both if mutually desired. These courses meet from 11:40-13:40 and from 17:30-19:30 on campus (Sangenjaya). There are no Zoom or hybrid options for these courses.
The syllabi for these courses will be set in terms of format, learning outcomes, course objectives, and types of assignments. However, course calendars and specific assignments or lesson plans will not be provided in full; instructors are responsible for the majority of their own course preparation in conversation with the program’s Director.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
-Effectively teach English for American academic purposes
-Attend orientation meetings before the semester begins (approximately 2 hours)
-Collaborate and meet with the program’s academic coordinator periodically
-Conference with students during office hours (1 hour per course per week required)
-Give feedback on student work
-Submit qualitative comments on each student’s progress at the end of the semester (in lieu of a standard letter grade submission)
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES
-Master's degree or higher in English, TESOL, or another directly applicable and relevant field; ABD or doctorate preferred.
-Native-level speaker of English
-More than two years of university teaching experience preferred
-Knowledge of the U.S. college system preferred
APPLICATION PROCESS
Review of applications will begin immediately. Send applications to tujjobs@tuj.temple.edu with the following three documents attached:
1) a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and what appeals to you about the position;
2) full academic/professional c.v.;
3) two references and their contact information.
Indicate the title of the position you are applying for in the email subject box. Also, we would appreciate it very much if you could let us know which website/resource you found out about this position.
Only those applicants who make it past the initial review will be contacted.