Aichi University of Education is currently accepting applications from native-level English speakers with teaching experience in Japanese schools for an Assistant Professor position beginning in April 2027.

Job details: 

1. Position : Assistant Professor Work Location: Aichi University of Education 1 Hirosawa Igaya, Kariya,Aichi
                Duties: Teaching and research, and participation in university administration and management

2. Fields of Specialization: Foreign Language Education, English-related fields

3. Teaching Responsibilities: [undergraduate] Freshman Seminar, English CommunicationⅡ, WritingⅡ, Cross-cultural LectureⅠ,
Seminar in Teaching English, liberal arts etc.
            
4. Qualifications: Applicants should
(1) have majored in one of the following fields, or a related fields – Linguistic, English Linguistics, Applied
Linguistics, English Language Education, Anglophone Literature, or Cultural Studies – and hold a doctoral or master’s degree. Nevertheless, individuals with substantial professional expertise and demonstrated achievement in the relevant field, commensurate with these qualifications, are encouraged to apply.
(2) have native-level proficiency in English.
(3) have proficiency in Japanese sufficient to perform their duties if the applicant is not a native speaker of Japanese.

5. Educational / Research activities: Applicants are required, in principle, to hold a Ph.D. by the scheduled hiring date or to
have at least three years of educational and research experience in the relevant field after
obtaining a Master’s degree.

6. Application Deadline: (due NLT) Wednesday, June 3, 2026

7. Scheduled start of employment: April 1, 2027

8. Required application materials: Please complete the required fields in the registration form available on the AUE              website. After submitting the form, email items (1) to (6) in the specified file formats to the designated address provided in the instructions sent via email after registering. Please mail item (7) to the address specified in 10.

(1) Curriculum Vitae (Word and PDF)
(2) Cover letter, explaining your previous education, research and administrative work-related
experiences and how you plan to contribute to Aichi University of Education and the Department
of Foreign Languages (Word and PDF)
(3) Printed works and educational contributions related to teaching practice (Word and PDF)
(4) PDF copies of the previous research activities
(5) PDF copy of a list of academic publications
(6) PDF copy summarizing three main academic publications (For publications written in
Japanese, provide an English summary of approximately 300 words. For publications written in
English, provide a Japanese summary of approximately 500 characters.)
(7) A letter of recommendation OR a list of two referees (specify each name, affiliated
organization, relationship with the applicant, email address, and phone number) (via registered
mail)

N.B. (1), (2) in AUE format (available for download from “大学教員採用一覧表”
https://www.aichi-edu.ac.jp/intro/saiyo/kyoin.html

9. Please note: (1) For information on the annual-based salary system, please refer to the following URL:
https://www.aichi-edu.ac.jp/intro/files/nenpoukyouikukyuyo_20250327.pdf
(2) The appointment is for a three-year term.
(3) It is preferable that the candidate has teaching experience (such as in elementary, middle, or high schools).
(4) The candidate is expected to be enthusiastic about engaging in teaching and research utilizing ICT and
online platforms.
(5) An interview will be conducted as part of selection process. If the interview is conducted in person, the
candidate will be responsible for the travel expenses.
(6) The candidate must be willing to reside in or near Kariya city after being hired.

10. Send applications to: Human Resources Division, General Affairs and Planning Department, Aichi University of Education
1 Hirosawa Igaya, Kariya, Aichi 448-8542 Japan
E-mail: ninyo@m.auecc.aichi-edu.ac.jp
TEL: (0566) 26-2124

N.B. Please write “Department of Foreign Languages (Foreign Language Education, English-related fields)・Enclosed inside are the required documents” in red on the face of the envelope and send it by registered mail.

In accordance with the Basic Act for Gender Equal Society, Aichi University of Education is committed to actively recruiting a woman candidate when their qualifications are deemed equivalent. Please note that candidates will be notified of their status at each stage of the selection process as soon as a decision is made.

Deadline: 
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
74 days remaining to event.
Contact details: 

Human Resources Division, General Affairs and Planning Department, Aichi University of Education
1 Hirosawa Igaya, Kariya, Aichi 448-8542 Japan
E-mail: ninyo@m.auecc.aichi-edu.ac.jp
TEL: (0566) 26-2124