Part-time English instructor, Tokai University, Shonan Campus (Hiratsuka, Kanagawa)

The English Language Section of the Language Education Center at Tokai University, Shonan Campus, seeks part-time instructors for required and elective English courses starting April 2027 (1-year contract, renewable). Tokai University is a large private university with an international student body, offering a wide variety of majors in fields including sciences and engineering, social sciences, arts and humanities, and physical education. Successful candidates will have experience teaching large classes (average class size 30-40) with a wide range of proficiency levels.

DUTIES:
• Teach 6-8 100-minute classes per week. Classes are held in-person on Shonan Campus in Hiratsuka, between 9 am and 5 pm. Most classes meet once per week, with some meeting twice a week (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday). Individual teaching schedules vary based on class demand and teacher availability.
• Class content: English Communication A & C (speaking/listening focus), English Communication B & D (reading/writing focus), elective and/or repeater classes possible.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s degree in TESOL, applied linguistics or equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience teaching EFL in Japan at the university level. Experience with specialized classes (ESP/EAP) preferred.
• Record of professional development and contributions to the field (publications and/or presentations) preferred.
• Computer literacy (familiarity with MS Office, MS Teams, Moodle-based LMS) preferred.
• Resident in Japan with valid status of residence.
• Japanese proficiency highly useful for routine administrative tasks.

COMPENSATION:
• Salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Transportation allowance provided.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:
• Resume/CV, including list of university courses taught
• Cover letter including days of week and times available, and contact information for 2 references
• Copies of diplomas for all degrees received
• Please submit all documents in the order listed above as a SINGLE PDF file, with the applicant’s name in the file name.

TIMELINE:
• Documents must be received by Monday, October 12, 2026.
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
• Interviews will be conducted in-person on Shonan Campus during October and November. Candidates invited for an interview will be asked to provide a sample lesson plan and give a 10-15 minute teaching demonstration.