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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International 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 (tenuredinstructor) in English for Liberal Arts Program (ELA). The ELA is an English
language program with both content-based and skill-based instruction thatincorporates 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 ARW (Academic Reading and Writing), AS (Academic Skills)
and RW (Research Writing) in the ELA.
English for Liberal Arts Program (ELA)
Instructor (tenured)
Full-time
Employment until the mandatory retirement age of 65.
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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1. A native or near native speaker of English.
2. Master’s degree or above in TESOL/TEFL or related field.
3. Five or more years of teacher experience at universities. Teaching experience ofEAP (English for Academic Purposes) at universities is also required.
4. Diverse experience in teaching and non-teaching duties and be able todemonstrate leadership in order to put the mission of the ELA into practice, andmanage and further develop the program.
5. Understand and share different cultures, worldviews, perspectives, and values
with people from diverse backgrounds.
6. Understand the purpose of ICU as expressed in the following statement from theUniversity 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 welleducated democratic citizens who have an internationally recognized highdegree of sophistication and public morals.”
7. Basic Japanese conversational ability is desirable.
Applications must arrive at the address written below no later than August 31, 2018.
(Deadline may be extended until the most appropriate candidate is found.)April 1, 2019
1. Apply for the position online.

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https://business.form-mailer.jp/fms/18e713cb88546
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 the end of September to early October 2018.
Applicants will be notified by letter.
1. Curriculum Vitae (Click the link to download).
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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.
5. “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, 1~2
page essay in English)
6. 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:Mr. Ged O’Connell
Director, English for Liberal Arts
International Christian University,
3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-8585, JAPANContact Address
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Write “Application for Position (ELA: ARW-T)” 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, JAPANMr. Ged O’Connell
Director, English for Liberal Arts Program
ela-director@icu.ac.jp
N/AFor inquiries, please use the above e-mail address.