Job Announcement extended for a full-time English Language instructor under thedirection of the Language CenterOutline
The University of Fukui is seeking full-time English language instructors who will work
under the direction of the Language Center (LC). The position could include part-timeteaching of psychology in English. The LC represents a new concept and practice in EFL
teaching in Japan. It has multiple goals:(a) teach the new English curriculum required of all students within their common
education (general education) coursework,(b) develop basic communicative classes that integrate all 4 skills to improve students'
general communicative competence,(c) assist students in attaining requisite TOEIC scores as spelled out in UF's Global 30+
project, and,(d) possibly teach 1-2 introductory-level psychology classes (in English) outside theLanguage Center.
Number of positions
Two: Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Tokumei Jokyo) level
Academic Field
TEFL, TESOL, SLA, or applied linguistics; psychology
Qualifications
A qualified candidate must have at a minimum:(a) a master degree in one of the following areas: TEFL, TESOL, SLA, or applied
linguistics; a degree in psychology;(b) experience teaching Japanese students at the university, tandai, or high school level;(c) successful experience teaching integrated skills in communicative classes;(d) familiarity with TOEIC testing;(e) successful development and use of teaching materials;(f) a strong willingness to work as a member of a collaborative teaching team which
gives equal consideration to diverse points of view; and(g) a commitment to the improvement of English education in Japan with sensitivity tolocal practices.

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Bilingual ability in Japanese and English, a plus. Women are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should currently reside in Japan and have a Japanese certificate ofeligibility (Professor Category).
Terms of employment
Full-time (Nontenured). Position will start on 1st April 2016 and end on 31st March
2017.
Screening procedure
Interviews will take place in February 2016. Each candidate will give a 30-minute classdemonstration. Details regarding the class demonstration will be sent to all selected
applicants at a later date. (All travel-related expenses incurred when coming for theinterview and class demonstration shall be paid by the candidate.)
Application materials requesteda) a 2-page (single-spaced) typed statement of your reasons for applying for the position
you seek.
b) a current resume (C.V.)*c) a list of publications classified into books, articles, and others**d) a copy of publication, including an abstract typed on a separate sheet of paper**e) original copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts***f) 2 sealed/signed letters of recommendation
N.B.
*All items on the designated résumé form must be included. An English version of theform is downloadable at our homepage.
**Not required, but encouraged***If you cannot submit the original copies of your undergraduate and graduatetranscripts, photocopies of these documents will be accepted.
Deadline for application
Applications should arrive at the office not later than Friday, February 5, 2016.
Place for submission of application
Application documents should be addressed and sent by registered mail to:
Global 30+ Screening Committee

University of Fukui
3-9-1, Bunkyo, Fukui-shi
910-8507 Japan(Please write “APPLICATION” in red on the front of the envelope.)
Point of contact
Global 30+ Screening CommitteeUniversity of Fukui
E-mail: gkkikaku-k@ad.u-fukui.ac.jp
Phone: 0776-27-9770 (domestic); +81-776-27-9770 (international)
Additional statement*As a rule, all materials submitted shall not be returned. If an applicant wants them
returned, please make a clear statement to that effect.
*The personal information given in the submitted documents will be managed properly
according to the regulations for protecting personal information implemented by theUniversity of Fukui, and it will not be used otherwise than for the purpose of thispersonnel screening.
*The University of Fukui is promoting gender equality. The university will try to hire
female applicants from among equally qualified candidates from the view point ofaccomplishment, including accomplishment in research and education, contribution tosociety, and personality.