Full-Time Associate Professor or Lecturer of English Linguistics at Tokushima University

JOB DESCRIPTION
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 English linguistics.

The 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. Additionally, we have an English teaching licensure course (Type 1 for junior high and high school). To strengthen and develop this program, we are looking for a researcher capable of teaching English language skills and English linguistics to 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
(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), Introduction to English Linguistics（New course・Omnibus）, Seminar of English linguistics, Graduation Research
College of Liberal Arts: Classes from among Basic English, Thematic English and 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

ASSIGNED DEPARTMENT
The Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, Research Department of Integrated Arts and Social Sciences

JOB TYPE
Associate Professor
Lecturer

RESEARCH FIELD
Humanities & Social Sciences - English linguistics
Humanities & Social Sciences - Linguistics
Humanities & Social Sciences - Foreign language education

SALARY/WAGES
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
Annual Salary : 6 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.

WORKING HOURS
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:00-13:00

Holidays : Saturday, Sunday, National Holiday, From December 29th to January 3rd of the following year

Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary Labor System (Deemed working hours: 7.75 hours/day)

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
*The applicant must either hold a doctoral degree or an equivalent level of experience.

Work experience
・A high level of English proficiency is required.
・Those whose first language is not Japanese need to have sufficient Japanese language proficiency to be involved in daily campus duties.
・Knowledge, certification and/or experience in English language education is desirable.

WORK LOCATION
770-8502 Tokushima 1-1 Minamijosanjima-cho, Tokushima City

APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS
Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
Interviews may be conducted either online or in person.

NUMBER HIRED
1 person(s)

Hiring date : 2027/04/01

Starting date : 2027/04/01

APPLICATION PERIOD
2026/07/17~2026/09/17 Deadline for receipt

APPLICATION METHOD
Please follow the guidance on j-REC-IN for how to apply to this position.
Online submission via JREC-IN Portal web application (in English or Japanese) is the only accepted method.
https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?id=D126071361