* The Japanese version is the authoritative version, and this English translation is intended for reference purposes
only. Should any discrepancies or doubts arise between the two versions, the Japanese version will prevail.

Working Regulations for Part-Time Lecturers of Tokyo University of ForeignStudies
April 1, 2004
Regulation No. 70
AmendedArticle 1

March 3, 2008 Regulation No. 17
March 27, 2012 Regulation No. 44
March 27, 2015 Regulation No. 85
March 26, 2021 Regulation No. 16

March 31, 2009 Regulation No. 33
March 26, 2013 Regulation No. 22
March 25, 2019 Regulation No. 72

Purpose

These Regulations provide for the necessary matters relating to the part-time lecturer and part-time physician(hereinafter referred to as “Part-time Lecturer, etc.”) commissioned as required in terms of education andresearch by the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies under the provisions of Article 4 of the Tokyo Universityof Foreign Studies Employee Working Regulations (Regulation No. 52, April 1, 2004.).
Article 2

Definition

Under these Regulations, the term “part-time lecturer” means a teacher that is part-time who is necessary foreducation and research at the School of Language and Culture Studies, School of International and Area Studies,
School of Japan Studies, Graduate School of Global Studies, Japanese Language Center for International
Students, and the Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia and Africa. The term “part-timephysician” means a doctor that is part-time who has a medical license to engage in health guidance for students,
teachers and employees at the Health Care Center.
Article 3Selection Criteria

The selection criteria for Part-time Lecturer, etc. shall be determined separately by the respective faculty
meeting of the School of Language and Culture Studies, School of International and Area Studies, School ofJapan Studies, Graduate School of Global Studies, and the Research Institute for Languages and Cultures ofAsia and Africa, the Global Liberal Arts Program Management Office Committee, the education committee forthe preparatory educational program of the Japanese Language Center for International Students, or the steeringcommittee of the Health Care Center (hereinafter referred to as “Faculty Meetings, etc.”).
Article 4

Age Restriction, etc.

The person who is to become a Part-time Lecturer, etc. must not exceed the age of sixty-five (65) on the last
day of the given academic year. However, when there are special circumstances, the President may grant an
exceptional measure after consultation with Faculty Meetings, etc. of the schools.
Article 5

Restriction on Work Engagement

The Part-time Lecturer, etc. may not work more than 12 hours per week and 360 hours per year. One 90-minutes
class making up one period is to be calculated as two hours for this case.
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Payment of Salary

The amount of remuneration to be paid to a part-time lecturer shall be determined by the President for eachhour of the following year by the end of each year, taking into consideration the number of years ofexperience the commissioned person has. The number of working hours per period shall be calculated in thesame manner as in the second sentence of the preceding Article.

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The amount calculated by multiplying the number of working hours during the commissioned period by theamount of payment per hour shall be divided into payment installments for five (5) months if thecommissioned period exceeds May up to June and for ten (10) months if the commissioned period exceeds
November up to one year.

3In the event that conditions in the preceding paragraph cannot be met due to a concentration of lectures, etc.,
payment may be provided based on the amount of payment per hour multiplied by the number of hours worked.

4For payment in accordance with Paragraph 2, the amount of payment may be adjusted in the final month inconsideration of the actual performance of employment, etc. up to the previous month of the final month in
the period of service.

Article 7-1
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Transport Allowance for Teaching Classes

The transport allowance for teaching classes shall be paid in addition to the remuneration in the precedingarticle to the Part-time Lecturer, etc. who teaches classes for which the distance from their residence to theUniversity is two kilometers or more one way on foot and who uses transportation facilities and mode oftransportation such as an automobile (hereinafter referred to as “Transportation Facilities, etc.”).

2The amount set forth in the following table shall be provided as transport allowance for teaching classes per
one day a week of teaching a class in accordance with the distance of Transportation Facilities, etc. used andthe number of classes taught in one semester.
Distance Traveled Amount to be Paid in Accordance with the Number of Classes
with Transportation
1-3 classes
4-6 classes
7-9 classes
10 classes or more
Facilities, etc.
Less than 10 km

2,500 yen

5,000 yen

7,500 yen

10,000 yen

10 km or more
Less than 30 km

5,700 yen

11,400 yen

17,100 yen

22,800 yen

30 km or more
Less than 60 km

10,300 yen

20,600 yen

30,900 yen

41,200 yen

60 km or more
Less than 100 km

13,700 yen

27,400 yen

41,100 yen

54,800 yen

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In the event that the distance traveled with Transportation Facilities, etc. is 100 km or more, or in the eventthat conditions in the preceding paragraph cannot be met due to a concentration of lectures, etc., transportation
expenses, daily allowance and lodging expenses may be paid as the transport allowance for teaching classes
after adjusting the amount set forth in the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Travel Policy (Regulation No.
128 of 2004). In this case, the amount to be paid for daily allowance and lodging expenses shall be the amountset forth in the following table:

Item

Payment Amount

Daily
Allowance

1,000 yen

Lodging
Expenses

10,000 yen

Article 7-2
1Remote Classroom

The Part-time Lecturer, etc. may conduct online classes or health guidance (hereinafter referred to as“Online Classes, etc.”) from a remote location without going to the University to teach classes if thePresident specifically approves.

2

In the case where Online Classes, etc. are conducted from a remote location without going to the University
to teach classes, the amount set forth in the following table shall be provided per one day a week of conductingclass in accordance with the number of classes conducted in one semester. However, if a person is in chargeof more than one class subject on a day when classes are held, all classes held on a day shall be deemed to beone.

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Number of Classes Held

Payment Amount1-3 classes

2,500 yen

4-6 classes

5,000 yen

7-9 classes

7,500 yen

10 classes or more

10,000 yen

When a Part-time Lecturer, etc. who conducts Online Classes, etc. goes to the University for the purpose of
conducting classes, the difference between the amount specified in accordance with the provisions inParagraph 2 of the preceding article and the amount specified in accordance with the provisions in thepreceding paragraph shall be paid in accordance with the number of classes held during one semester. Paymentof the difference shall be made in the last month of the commissioned period in such semester.

4Expenses of preparing communication equipment and communication environment as well as expenses forutilities, communication, printing, and other expenses incurred in conducting Online Classes, etc. shall inprinciple be borne by the Part-time Lecturer, etc.
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Payment Date

Payment of salary in Article 6 and transport allowance for teaching classes in the preceding article shall beprovided on the 17th day of the month. However, if the 17th falls on a Sunday, then payment will be madeon the 15th; if the 17th falls on a Saturday, then the 16th; or if the 17th falls on a Monday that is a holiday,
then the 18th.

2

In case of payment pursuant to Article 6, Paragraph 2, the payment period shall be, in principle, for ten (10)months from May to September and November to March, and payment shall be made in accordance with thepreceding paragraph.

3

In case of payment in accordance with Article 6, Paragraph 3, payment shall be made according to Paragraph
1 in the month following that in which work was performed.

4

In the event that conditions in the items of this Article cannot be met, the payment date may be determined
separately.

Article 9Commissioned Period

The commissioned period shall be within the given year. The period may also be renewed as necessary.
Article 10 Cancellation of Commission
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In the event that any of the following events occurs to any commissioned Part-time Lecturer, etc., thePresident may cancel the commission after consultation with Faculty Meetings, etc.
(1)

In the event work performance is extremely poor.

(2)

When performing services becomes difficult due to mental or physical disorder or for any other reason.

(3)

When qualifications to perform duties is lacking for reasons other than those provided in the preceding
two items.

(4)

In the event that there is an act that may damage the reputation of the University or an act that isinappropriate from an educational standpoint.

(5)

In the event no students are enrolled in the course in charge.

(6)

When it becomes necessary to reduce the number of employees due to reorganization, integration or
downsizing of the organization which is inevitable for management or business operations.

2(7)

In the event such cancellation is requested by the Part-time Lecturer, etc. for an unavoidable reason.

(8)

Other cases where there are unavoidable circumstances similar to the items above.

In the event of cancellation of commission in accordance with Items 1 through 4, 6 and 8 of the preceding
paragraph, a 30 day prior notice or payment of one month’s worth of remuneration shall be provided.

Article 11 Annual Paid Leave
Annual paid leave shall be granted in accordance with the provisions of Article 39 of the Labor Standards Act.
Article 12 Social Insurance
The Part-time Lecturer, etc. may receive insurance benefits, etc. under the Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Act (Act No. 50 of 1947).
Article 13 Miscellaneous Provisions
Any necessary matters relating to the implementation of these Regulations shall be determined by the President
separately.
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