June 23, 2015
NISHIKAWA Koji
Director, Center for Language Education
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
To whom it may concern:
Recruitment of Part-time English Language Lecturers
at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Our University is currently recruiting faculty members for the following position. Yourassistance in sharing these details with interested parties would be greatly appreciated.
1. Number of openings: Several part-time lecturer positions
2. Affiliation: Successful candidates will be affiliated with the Center for Language Education.
3. Subject: English Language
4. Qualifications for Application:
1) Candidates must have completed a Master’s degree or have the equivalent of threeyears or more experience or achievements after graduating from university.
2) Candidates with three years or more of English teaching experience at the university
level are preferred.
3) Candidates must be able to teach four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday andFriday)
5. Date of Appointment: October 1, 2015
6. Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 7, 2015 (Applications must arrive by this date)
7. Documents Required:
1) Curriculum Vitae (including applicant’s photo, educational history, and list ofresearch/teaching achievements)
2) Proof of Final Education (copy of degree acceptable)
3) Major publications (books or theses) and/or teaching materials you have developed, ifapplicable. Photocopies will be accepted.
4) Statement of Intent for Application* (No set format)* Please include your aspirations for working at Ritsumeikan Asia PacificUniversity.
5) Letters of Recommendation. At least 2 letters are required. (The letters must denote
the relationship between recommender and candidate. Please submit originalversions of the letters in sealed envelopes.) (No set format)
Please prepare an English version of your CV. Submitting a Japanese version ofyour CV in addition to the English version is preferable.
Submitted documents will not be returned.
Any personal information provided with applications will be handled with theutmost care in accordance with University regulations. This information will not be
used for any purpose other than the screening of candidates for employment.

8. Terms and Conditions
1) Remuneration: 10,000 yen per lesson (a lesson is 95 minutes). A transportation
allowance will be paid in accordance with University regulations for days on whichclasses are held.
2) Teaching Hours: 8-12 lessons per week (planned). Details will be sent at the timeof appointment.

*The fall semester lasts from October to early February, and the spring semester
lasts from April to early August. However, you may be required to work at times
other than these.
9. Selection Process: Document Screening and Interview
Once document screening has been completed, we plan to hold interviews in themiddle of July. Details of the interview dates will be sent to successful candidates.
10. Please submit applications via post to:Director of the Center for Language Education
c/o Academic Office
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu, Oita 874-8577 JAPAN*Please be sure to send your application by registered mail kan-i kakitome and mark“English Part-time Lecturer Application Enclosed” in red on the envelope.
*Contact: NAKAMURA Michiko (Ms)
Academic OfficeE-mail: frecruit@apu.ac.jp*Please enter "Application for Part-time English Faculty Position" as the subject
line for e-mails.
Please refer to the APU website [ http://www.apu.ac.jp ] to learn more about ourUniversity.