A Full-time Assistant Professor Position

12 June 2024

J. F. Oberlin University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position.
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Field of Specialization
TESOL, Applied Linguistics
2Content of work
1) Teaching duties: Required and/or elective English language courses forfirst year students and above (Sogo Eigo IA/IIA, Sogo Eigo IB/IIB,Tokubetsu Eigo A, Tokubetsu Eigo B, Eigo Enshu, etc.). In principle, thelanguage of instruction is English.
2) Help administer the English language program and manage part-timefaculty3) Academic advising and student learning guidance4) Carry out university administrative duties: eg. entrance exam interviews,demonstration lessons for Open Campus and at high-schools, etc.
5) Carry out research
3Job Type & Term
Position: Assistant Professor; 3-year contract, non-renewable.
(J. F. Oberlin University positions consist of Professor, Associate
Professor, and Assistant Professor.)
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Starting date
1 April 2025
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Application Deadline
31 July 2024
6Qualifications
1) Master’s degree or above in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or relatedfields
2) English teaching experience at university (experience at a Japaneseuniversity preferred)
3) Publications and/or presentations in related fields are preferable.
4) A level of English proficiency to be able to teach English language
classes effectively; For candidates whose first language is not Japanese,
proficiency in Japanese sufficient to perform university duties
5) Understanding of and enthusiasm to pursue J. F. Oberlin University’s
mission and educational philosophy
6) The applicant must be able to work on J.F. Oberlin University Machida
Campus.
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Application Documents
1) CVs (in English and *Japanese) listing educational (from senior

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Notification of Results
Submission of application
documents

high school) and professional experience, etc., with a photo taken
within the last six months (a digital version is acceptable)*For the Japanese CV, please use the form on the web page.
2) A list of all publications and other research and educational
achievements
3) Copies of three academic publications with abstracts (up to 200words).
4) A statement of your teaching philosophy (approximately 350words);
5) Degree certificate (copies are acceptable)
6) Two professional references (Name, affiliation, and contactdetails)

1) After the initial screening of the application documents, short-listed
applicants will be invited to the first interview (in person).
2) Those who successfully pass the first interview will move on to the final
interview (in person).
1st interview: September:
Final interview: Early to mid-October:* Unfortunately, we cannot reimburse travel expenses incurred byinterviews.
Pay follows J. F. Oberlin University regulations and is commensurate withqualifications and experience.
By e-mailPlease submit your application materials through the following website:
https://recruit.jobcan.jp/jfo/job_offers/1958053
Upload all the materials through the above website. If you have any issues
with this, please email:jinji1@obirin.ac.jp(Human Resources Planning Division, J. F. Oberlin University)

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Additional Information* In principle, submitted documents will not be returned.
* Your application will be kept confidential.
Any inquiries regarding this position should be directed to the HumanResources Committee by e-mail at gcjinji@obirin.ac.jp*Please write "Inquiry regarding the position for TESOL instructor" in thesubject line of your email.
Submitted documents and any private information included in thedocuments will not be used for purposes other than selection andrecruitment. Once the selection process is complete, the information of thesuccessful applicant will be used for the official employment process, andother candidates’ materials will be disposed by the university in a secureand responsible manner.