Part-time English teaching positions at the University of Electro-Communications from April 1, 2026. Teach undergraduate courses on Tuesdays and/or Fridays in the Spring and Fall semesters. The positions are for one academic year only (renewable positions may become available later in the year).
Part-time English teaching positions available at The University of Electro-Communications
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The English Department of the University of Electro-Communications, a national science university in Chofu, Tokyo, invites applications for part-time teaching positions, effective April 1, 2026. The positions are offered for one academic year only; however, renewable positions on a yearly basis by mutual agreement may become available later in the year.
JOB DETAIL:
Teach an undergraduate English course in
Academic Spoken English (on Tuesday [for first-year students]), Academic Written English (on Friday [for first-year students]), and/or
Academic English for the Second Year (on Tuesday [for second-year students]) in the Spring (starting in April) and Fall (starting in October).
Additionally, part-time teachers are expected to work collaboratively within a coordinated English program and participate in the English department's faculty development activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Completion of a master’s degree in TESOL (preferred) or other relevant areas.
2. Teaching experience at a university or college for at least one year.
3. Publication of at least two academic papers (preferably refereed).
4. Advanced proficiency in English and the ability to teach through English.
5. Working proficiency in Japanese is required to meet the university's administrative requirements.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
10,400 yen per one 90-minute koma. This amount includes preparing for class, scoring tests and assignments, communicating with students outside of class, and any other tasks related to the successful completion of this job.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
1. Résumé in English, detailing:
a. personal background information,
b. qualifications,
c. relevant work experience: please include
i. university name,
ii. department name and
iii. specific course titles
d. oral presentations,
e. publications (indicate whether they are refereed or not) and
f. other academic research activities
2. Electronic copies of two publications (preferably refereed)
3. Names and contact details of three referees
4. Please indicate your visa status if you are not a Japanese national.
5. Please also indicate which day(s) of the week you are available to teach: Tuesday, Friday, or both. (English courses are offered on these days only.)
SELECTION PROCESS:
Early submission is recommended, as hiring is conducted on a rolling basis. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications will be accepted past the deadline until positions are filled.
CONTACT:
Send application materials by email to Atsuko Marie Jeffreys at
In the subject heading, type “Application” followed by the applicant’s name.
Deadline: Monday, December 1st, 2025
Website: https://www.uec.ac.jp/eng/news/job_opening/
Send application materials by email to Atsuko Marie Jeffreys at
In the subject heading, type “Application” followed by the applicant’s name.
