Center for English Language Education (CELE)

Asia University
5-8 Sakai, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8629 JAPAN
Tel: 81-422-36-4089 Fax: 81-422-36-4869
E-mail: cele@asia-u.ac.jp********************************************************************************************************Position: Visiting Lecturer in ESL/EFL
2023 Academic Year (4/1/2023 - 3/31/2024)
Application Deadline: October 15, 2022
A. Minimum Requirements:
A Master’s degree in TESL/TEFL or English Literature from an accredited university. A Master’s degree inanother field with a TESL/TEFL certificate may be considered. One year of teaching experience at theuniversity level (includes TA-ships) is also required.
B. Contract Period:
Appointment as Lecturer in EFL is made for the above-mentioned period (4/1/2023 - 3/31/2024). Anyreappointment is based on annual review with the possibility of extensions up to a maximum of 4 extra years
from April 1st, 2024, subject to performance and approval of the Director, totaling a maximum of five years.
C. Salary:
1. Monthly salary for the position is approximately ¥320,000 before deductions for tax (if applicable) and themandatory health insurance.
2. In addition to the regular monthly salary, the equivalent of one month’s salary is paid two times a year, inJune and in December.
D. Housing Allowance:
A Visiting Faculty is entitled to a housing allowance in the amount of ¥19,000 for head of household or ¥13,000
for non-head of household, per month before deductions.
E. Allowances Upon Employment:
1. Travel: Those not living in Japan at time of employment receive ¥100,000 to cover travel expenses. This
will be paid within 30 days of the first day of the designated work schedule.
2. Family: ¥18,500 per month for the non-working spouse. ¥7,500 per month is provided for each child under
22 years of age.
3. Professional Materials: A one-time allotment of ¥50,000 during May.
4. Supplementary Teaching: For any teaching beyond the 20-hour workload, the extra pay is ¥2,500 (beforedeductions) for each 50-minute class period.
5. Health Certificate: Reimbursement for the health examination—up to ¥25,000.
F. Insurance:
All faculty are required to enroll in the Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation for Private Schools of Japan. The
membership premium is equal to approximately 20% of an individual’s monthly salary and bonuses and isshared equally by the University and the employee. Coverage provided is 70% of medical and dental expenses,
which is applicable for dependents as well.
G. Work Schedules:
CELE Lecturers are expected to be available from 8:45 to 17:00 Monday through Friday. This does not meanthat the Lecturers must be in the office for the entire period, but that the Lecturer be available for meetings,advising, and related duties. Attendance at some additional university functions is also required. As a rule,outside employment is not permitted during these working hours. VFMs are required to work two 13-weeksemesters per year. In addition, there may be a week or so before and after each semester for grading andpreparation. There may be several weeks over the New Year and various national holidays throughout the school
year when VFMs are not required to be at work. All days outside the established working periods (outlined incontract) are deemed paid vacation time (most of August/September, and most of February/March).
H. Duties:
Duties include: teaching up to 20 classroom hours of EFL per week (one classroom hour equals 50 minutes ofinstruction); attending all regular and special CELE faculty meetings; serving on a CELE administrativecommittee; provide servicing as a substitute instructor when necessary; and completing an approved project.
I.

Starting Date:
The contract period is listed as April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024; however, all new Visiting Faculty Members arerequired to be in Japan and available up to 10 days earlier to attend faculty orientation.

J. Application Procedures: The following must be submitted to Asia University:
1. Asia University application form at https://www.asia-u.ac.jp/english/information/employment/
2. Official transcripts showing awarding of all academic degrees earned.
3. Copies of diplomas for all academic degrees earned.
4. At least two letters of recommendation, e.g., from current employer and a program advisor.
5. Days and times when you can be reached for a video conference. Please use Japanese Standard Time.

NOTES: Applicants should have a valid passport. If an individual is offered a contract, his/her passport number
will be required by the University. It is imperative that procedures be carried out according to schedule in orderto ensure that the new Lecturer will arrive in Japan in time for orientation and settling in before the academicyear begins. Prior to finalizing the contract acceptance, a health check using the Asia University’s health formand signed by a licensed physician must be submitted to the International Center.
Submitted application materials cannot be returned. Personal information will be treated withConfidentiality.
Upon Offering of a contract, the following must be submitted to Asia University:
1. Copy of the passport pages which show passport number, date and place of issue, date of birth, and picture.
2. A recent passport photo, 3cm x 4cm (hatless).
3. Additional information:- Previous visit(s) to Japan? If so, when?
- Marital status- Place of birth- Hometown
K. Obtaining a Visa for travel to Japan:*Asia University applies to the Ministry of Justice for a Certificate of Eligibility for Status of Residence on yourbehalf. The Lecturer will need this Certificate in order to obtain a work visa. When AU receives the Certificate,it will be sent to the Lecturer.
*The Lecturer needs to submit the Certificate to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate when applying for a visa.
It is advisable for Lecturers to contact the Consulate in advance to see if anything in addition to the Certificate
and your passport will be necessary and how long processing will take.
L. Things to keep in mind for arrival day:
The orientation for the new VFMs will be held at the end of March. All new Visiting Faculty Members are
required to be in Japan and available up to 10 days earlier to attend faculty orientation.
The first payday will be on April 25th.
[Asia University reserves the right to change any of the aforementioned should conditions so warrant. Anychanges will be reflected in the employment contract.]