International Christian University
English for Liberal Arts Program, College of Liberal Arts

Announcement of Faculty Position in English for Liberal Arts Program
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Notification ofDecisionInternational Christian University (ICU) is a private, bilingual liberal arts university
with an undergraduate College of Liberal Arts and graduate programs. ICU’s
educational mission is based on Christian and democratic principles. ICU has
approximately 3,000 students and over 150 faculty members from Japan andoverseas. The university is located on a wooded campus in the suburbs of Tokyo.
We are pleased to announce an open search for a full-time faculty position(contractual appointment) in English for Liberal Arts Program (ELA). The ELA is
an English language program with both content-based and skill-based instructionthat incorporates issues related to the College of Liberal Arts (International Studies,Humanities, Education, Social Science, and Natural Science). It places special
emphasis on developing critical thinking and academic writing skills, and improving
overall English skills of first- and second-year students. The successful applicant is
expected to teach RCA (Reading and Content Analysis), AS (Academic Skills) andRW (Research Writing) in the ELA.
English for Liberal Arts Program (ELA)
Instructor by Contractual Appointment
Full-time
The initial contract is for three years, renewable once for two years (for five years intotal).
1. Salary: in accordance with ICU employment regulations.
2. Allowances: available, in accordance with ICU employment regulations (e.g.
commuting allowance).
3. Working hours: in accordance with ICU employment regulation.
4. Social insurance: coverage by Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation forPrivate Schools of Japan (PMAC), workers’ compensation, etc.
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A native speaker of Japanese who has ability to teach courses in English.
Master’s degree or above in English language teaching or related field.
At least three years’ English teaching experience at the college level.
An understanding of the purpose of ICU as expressed in the following statementfrom the University Regulations:“The purpose of the establishment of ICU is to create an academic culture toshare the values of freedom based on a devout Christian spirit and to foster
well-educated democratic citizens who have an internationally recognizedhigh degree of sophistication and public morals.”
5. Evidence of scholarly work related to language teaching is desirable.
Applications must arrive at the address written below no later than October 27,
2017.
April 1, 2018 or September 1, 2018
1. Apply for the position online.
https://business.form-mailer.jp/fms/a6f7f04074967
2. Send all the application materials by mail as described below.
3. After documentary screening, short-listed candidates will be requested to give alecture and to be interviewed in mid- to late November 2017.
Applicants will be notified by letter.

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1. Curriculum Vitae in English with e-mail address.
2. List of Academic Publications. (Do not send actual publications until requested.
Copies of three main publications will be requested from candidates who areselected for an interview.)
3. Names and contact information of three references. (Three letters ofrecommendation will be requested from candidates who are selected for aninterview.)
4. Cover letter describing why the applicant is appropriate for the position and a“Statement of Purpose” in which the applicant’s view of English language
teaching within the context of a liberal arts education is outlined. (A4 size, 1-2pages in English)
5. A copy of B.A., M.A., and/or Ph.D. diploma.
An application package with all necessary materials should be sent by registeredmail to:Professor Yuko Iwata
Director, English for Liberal Arts Program
International Christian University,
3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-8585, JAPANContact Address
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Write “Application for Position (ELA: RCA)” on the envelope.
In addition to sending the application materials, you must complete the online
application.
 No email applications will be accepted.
 Submitted application materials will not be returned.
 Personal information will be treated with confidentiality.
3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-8585, JAPANProf. Yuko Iwata
Director, English for Liberal Arts Program
ela-search@icu.ac.jp
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For inquiries, please use the above e-mail address.