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

Announcement of Teaching Position in English for Liberal Arts Program
OutlineDepartment/Program

International Christian University (ICU) is a private and bilingual university thatprovides a first-class liberal arts education to a culturally and religiously diverse
international student community. ICU’s educational mission is based on Christianand democratic principles. ICU has approximately 3,000 students and over 150
faculty members from Japan and overseas. 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
students' 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)

Rank & Title

Instructor by Contractual Appointment

Employment

Full-time

Term ofEmployment

The initial contract is for three years, with the possibility of consecutive employmentof up to 10 years in total.

Employment
Conditions

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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Qualifications

1. A native or near-native speaker of English.
2. Master’s degree or above in TESOL/TEFL or related field.
3. At least five years of English teaching experience preferably in an integrated
program at the university level in Japan.
4. 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 required.
6. Basic Japanese conversational ability is desirable.

Deadline forApplications

Applications must arrive at the address written below no later than August 31, 2019.
(Deadline may be extended until a most appropriate candidate is found.)Starting Date

September 1, 2020

Selection Process

Notification ofDecision
Application
Materials

1. Apply for the position online.
https://business.form-mailer.jp/fms/a2152be288547
2. After you have applied online, send all the application materials by mail as
described below.
3. In September 2019, short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview and to
give a model lesson.
Applicants will be notified by letter.
1. Curriculum Vitae (Click the link to download).
[download]
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 applying for the position.
5. “Statement of Purpose” outlining the applicant’s view of English language
teaching within the context of a liberal arts education. (A4 size, 1~2 page essayin 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 Program
International Christian University,
3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-8585, JAPANContact Address Write “Application for Position (ELA: ARW)” on the envelope.
 In addition to sending the application materials, you must complete theonline 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, JAPANContact Person

Mr. Ged O’Connell

Position ofContact Person

Director, English for Liberal Arts ProgramE-mailela-search@icu.ac.jp

Attached Files

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AdditionalInformation

For inquiries, please contact the above e-mail address.