October 18, 2017
To:
Presidents of relevant universities
Deans of relevant universities
Heads of relevant organizations
ChaiWook Chun
Dean, Faculty of Economics
Dokkyo University
Openings for part-time lecturers in the Interdepartmental English Language Program
1. Position: Part-time lecturer
2. Number of positions: Multiple
3. Classes to be taught: Academic Listening Strategies, Academic Reading Strategies,
Speaking in Academic Contexts, etc.
4. Teaching days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (1 or 2 days per week)
5. Appointment: Beginning on April 1, 2018
6. Term of employment: 1 year (until March 31, 2019); renewable yearly
7. Qualifications and application requirements:(1) Master’s degree or higher, with experience teaching at a university or equivalent institution(2) Specialization in English education, applied linguistics, or related field(3) English ability sufficient for teaching in English(4) Japanese ability sufficient for handling university-related administrative matters(5) Instructors who already have an appointment with another English program at Dokkyo University
cannot apply for this position
8. Salary and benefits
Salary: based on the Dokkyo University pay scale
Transportation: paid in accordance with university regulations (includes upper-limit)
Other: health insurance, unemployment insurance not provided
9. Departmental affiliation: Teachers will belong to the Faculty of Economics, but will teach courses in theInterdepartmental English Language Program (See “Additional information” below)
10. Application process
Materials:
For (2) and (3), please note that applicants are required to download the Word version of the CV forms
and type in the information: http://www.dokkyo.ac.jp/recruit/index_j.html(1) Cover letter (include e-mail address, possible teaching day(s) and times, list of courses taught andtextbooks used)(2) Curriculum Vitae (with photo attached)(3) List of publications and research/educational activities(4) Copy or offprint of one representative research publication (besides master’s thesis)

(5) Copy of the applicant’s final degree certificate/diploma(6) Copy of certificate of English / Japanese proficiency (TOEIC, TOEFL, or Japanese-Language
Proficiency test, etc.)
Deadline: Nov 22, 2017 (Wed)Address:
Applications should be sent to:
Office of the Faculty of Economics, Dokkyo University
1-1 Gakuen-cho, Soka, Saitama 340-0042
Please write “Application materials for part-time position in the Interdepartmental English Language Program”
on the envelope in red. As a rule, application materials will not be returned. However, if the applicant wishes
the materials to be returned, a stamped self-addressed envelope should be enclosed with the application.
11. Selection process
Short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview on Dec 9, 2017 (Sat).
Please note that transportation expenses will not be reimbursed.
12. Notification of results
Successful candidates will be notified directly. Applicants’ personal information will be handled with theutmost care, and will not be used for any purpose other than selection.
13. Inquiries
Prof. Takayuki Nakanishi <tnakanis@dokkyo.ac.jp>
Faculty of Economics
Chair, Interdepartmental English Language Program
14. Additional information(1) The Interdepartmental English Language Program is a coordinated program that stresses “Englishfor General Academic Purposes” (EGAP). Students from the following faculties and departments takecourses in the program: Faculty of Foreign Languages (Depts. of German and French), Faculty ofEconomics (Depts. of Economics, Management Science, and Economics on Sustainability), and Facultyof Law (Depts. of Law, International Legal Studies, and Policy Studies). There are approximately 90
teachers in the program. We seek to hire cooperative teachers who understand the goals and objectives ofthe program and participate actively to achieve them.
(2) See the university homepage (Employment information) for more information:
http://www.dokkyo.ac.jp/recruit/index_j.html