Full-time instructors of English: Kinki University
Department

Faculty of Applied Sociology, Department of General Education

Research Field

English Education, Applied Linguistics, English Linguistics, English or American Literature, and other related fields

Courses to be Taught

English courses, first to fourth year content seminars, and other faculty courses

Number of Positions

1 position (native speaker)
Lecturer/associate professor

Job Type

Starting Date

There will be an initial, 1-year period in which the lecturer (not applicable to associate professor ) will be referred to as "tokunin"(special lecturer). This "tokunin" period is often referred to as a "probationary" period. After the first year and a review ofperformance, the "tokunin" status could be removed and the lecturer will assume a full tenure status.
April 1, 2016
(1) Possess a master's degree (or preferably a doctoral degree) in English Education, Applied Linguistics, English Linguistics,
English or American Literature, or other related field.
(2) Have experience of at least three years teaching in a university setting (including part-time teaching experience).
(3) Be a speaker of English as a first language, or possess the equivalent level English ability. (Regardless of nationality)

Qualifications(4) Have sufficient ability in Japanese to carry out all duties (i.e., meetings, committee work, events, etc.) (Preferable if theapplicant has passed the Japanese proficiency level 2)(5) Be able to coordinate part-time teachers, and develop curriculum, course syllabi, and learning programs(6) Be enthusiastic about both research and teaching(7) Be able to carry out administrative tasks enthusiastically and cooperate with other staff(1) Curriculum vitae (designated format: single-sided A4): one copy(2) Summary of research and educational accomplishments (designated format: single-sided A4): two copies(3) List of research and educational accomplishments (books, journal articles, newspaper articles, etc., and oral presentation,patents, etc.) (designated format: single-sided A4): two copies(4) Copies or off-prints of at most 3 major articles and/ or books (prepare two copies in case of articles; one copy in case of a book)

Application Documents(5) An essay of 1200 Japanese characters and an essay of approximately 1000 English words describing your views on universitylevel English education based on your experience and research (single-sided A4): two copies each(6) One letter of reference with contact address: two copies(7) A copy of graduate diplomas: two copies(8) For those candidates who are invited for an interview, please submit transportation expenses (designated format: single-sidedA4): one copy.
※Download appropriate forms from the following webpage. Follow these directions. First, go to this webpage,
http://www.kindai.ac.jp/ Then follow these links from the upper left 「近畿大学について」→「採用情報」→「平成28年度教養・基礎教育部門外国語教員募集要項」.

Application Closing Date

Selection Procedure

All the documents must arrive by July 30, 2015 (Thur).
1. After an initial evaluation of written materials, a number of candidates will be requested to attend an interview. Applicants will
be notified of results from the evaluation of written materials around the middle of September.
2. Interviews (including model lesson) are scheduled to be held on Sept 19, 2015(Sat) .

Compensation

Based on Kinki University Pay Regulations
Please send materials by registered mail to: Gakumubu (学務部）, Kinki University
3-4-1 Kowakae, Higashi Osaka, Osaka, 577-8502, Japan

Document
Submission Details※Please write 「教員応募書類：総合社会学部 英語」 in red on the envelope.
※A medical examination certificate may be requested as needed.
※As a rule, all submissions are kept on file, however, if you would like your documentation to be returned to you after theapplication process, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope and your materials will be returned in a timely fashion.

Protection of Personal
Information

All personal information supplied by applicants will be kept strictly confidential, and used only for the purpose of empoloyment
application.
Ms. Monno, Ms. Kusumoto, Gakumubu（学務部）, Kinki University

Inquiries

TEL （06）4307-3036

FAX （06）6729-3348

E-mail kyoyo-gaikokugo@ml.kindai.ac.jp

Additional Information

If you are asked to come to the university for an interview, transportation expenses will be reimbursed. For those applicants
traveling from abroad, only transportation expenses from Kansai International Airport will be reimbursed. (Please bring yourpersonal seal.)
For further information, consult the university webpage at: http://www.kindai.ac.jp/about-kindai/employment/index.html
or the database at: http://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekTop .