Announcement of Job Opening
Aichi Prefectural University, Aichi, Japan
Teaching English in the Department of British and American Studies
The School of Foreign Studies of Aichi Prefectural University invites applications for one
non-tenure-track position of teaching English in the Department of British and American
Studies, beginning April 1, 2025.
Position:

Lecturer, or Associate Professor (commensurate with qualifications andexperience)Contract: The initial term of employment is one year from April 1, 2025 until March 31,2026, and can be renewed annually for up to two years, by mutual agreement
depending on the employment rules, until March 31, 2028. After the first threeyears, however, with the consent of both parties, further annual contract
renewals will be possible, until March 31, 2031. The contract renewal of eachyear will be decided based on the employee's work performance.
In accordance with university guidelines, airfare expenses to Japan will bereimbursed for you (and your spouse) after your arrival from abroad.
Qualifications:(1) those with native English-level proficiency (It is desirable to have basic
Japanese communication skills.)(2) minimum of a master’s degree or equivalent(3) extensive experience in teaching English as a second or foreign language OR
successful completion of a TESOL course with teaching experience(4) after appointment, must reside near Nagakute Campus located in Nagakute
City, Aichi Prefecture(5) may be required to work at a location different from Nagakute Campus
Responsibilities:(1) teach nine 90-minute English classes per week: English Language Courses inthe Department of British and American Studies (Communicative English,Grammar & Basic Writing, Research & Presentation, Academic Writing, etc.),
English Language Courses in the School of Foreign Studies (AdvancedSeminars in English), Liberal Education classes (Intercultural Seminars inEnglish, etc.)(2) participate in examination-related work, educational and research activities
in the School of Foreign Studies, and the Major Language Subject WG(3) due to curriculum reforms and others, may be required to perform duties as ateacher other than those in (1) and (2)Application documents:(1) A copy of curriculum vitae with a photograph attached(please refer to the attached sheet: Format 1)(2) A copy of the certificate of the highest degree obtained(3) A complete list of publications (please refer to the attached sheet: Format 2)(4) Three major research publications (please submit THREE COPIES OFEACH)(5) A typed essay in English (approximately 1000 words), explaining yourEnglish teaching methodology at the university level and reasons for yourapplication

(6) A 5-10 minute recording of the applicant’s actual teaching or a simulation on
CD-R, DVD or USB flash memory stick(7) A list containing the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of two
professional referees(8) One stamped (110 yen for domestic mail) self-addressed return envelope(120×235mm) for notification of the result*These documents will not be returned.
**After the screening of the application documents, short-listed applicants will beinterviewed. Interviews will be carried out either by phone, online, or in person.
Deadline for application:
Completed applications are due by September 5, 2024.
Address for application:
Academic Affairs Section, School of Foreign Studies
Aichi Prefectural University
1522-3 Ibaragabasama, Nagakute, Aichi
480-1198 Japan*1 Application documents must be sent by registered mail with “Application for Britishand American Studies 2024 C”written in red on the front of the envelope.
*2 Only submission by post will be accepted. E-mail submission or handing thedocuments directly over to the office or personnel is strictly forbidden.
Contact Information:
Prof. Chika Ikeda, Chair of the Department of British and American Studies
E-mail: ikeda@for.aichi-pu.ac.jp
The successful applicant will be notified by the beginning of December, 2024.
Please note:(1) Personal information received through this application process will not be used forany other purposes.
(2) This job opening announcement appears in the Japan Research Career Information
Network (JREC-IN): https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekTop(3) Working conditions can be found on the website in (2).