International Christian University
Department of Education & Language Education, College of Liberal Arts

Announcement of Faculty Position
in English Linguistics
OutlineInternational Christian University (ICU) is a private, bilingual university thatprovides a first-class liberal arts education in a culturally and religiously diverse
international community of students, faculty and staff. ICU’s educational mission
is based on Christian and democratic principles. ICU has approximately 3,000
students and over 150 faculty members from Japan and overseas. The university islocated on a wooded campus in the suburbs of Tokyo.
We are pleased to announce an open search for a full-time faculty position in
English Linguistics. The successful applicant is expected to teach general
education, foundation, and area major courses in the College of Liberal Arts, aswell as courses in the Graduate School.

Department/Program

Department of Education and Language Education

Rank & Title

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor

Employment

Full-time

Term ofEmployment

1. Assistant Professor:
Tenure-track position for an initial five-year term. (The term may be shortened
to three years, depending on previous experience). If tenure is approved at theend of the term, the position will be made permanent and promotion to the rankof Associate Professor will be granted.
2. Associate Professor & Professor:
Employment until the mandatory retirement age of 65.

EmploymentConditions

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 regulations
4. Social insurance: Coverage by the Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation forPrivate Schools of Japan (PMAC), workers’ compensation, etc.
One (1)

Number ofPositions
Qualifications

1. A Ph.D. or equivalent in English Linguistics or a related field is required.
2. Languages of Instruction: English and/or Japanese (A working knowledge ofboth languages is desirable).
3. Christian (of any denomination). In exceptional circumstances, a nonChristian who affirms ICU's Christian ideals and commits to realizing them
may be considered.

Deadline forApplications

Applications and supporting materials must be submitted no later than September 13,
2021 17:00 (JST). (The deadline may be extended until an appropriate candidate isfound.)September 1, 2022 or April 1, 2023

Starting Date
Application andSelection Process

1. Register your application online.
https://business.form-mailer.jp/fms/3cae5585147431
2. Submit all the application materials online as described below.
3. After documentary screening, short-listed candidates will be requested to give alecture and will be interviewed.

Notification ofDecision

Applicants will be notified of the outcome by email.

Application
Materials

1. Curriculum vitae
2. List of academic publications (Do not submit actual publications unlessrequested.)
3. Name and contact information of three academic referees and one church
minister/leader who can testify to the applicant's commitment to Christianity.
We will approach your referees as necessary. (In the case of non-Christian
applicants, please include within your cover letter a statement on youraffirmation of ICU's Christian ideals and your commitment to realizing them.
In this case, a pastoral reference is not necessary.)
4. Cover letter describing why you are applying for the position.
URL for Uploadinghttps://www.dropbox.com/request/7407QknwLk3c1hOEKRSX*ICU has a contract with Dropbox Education with high security.
You do not need to create a Dropbox account to upload files, and you can ignore
an email message that Dropbox will automatically send you telling you that theuploading of the files has been completed.
File requirements:
・Format : PDF
・Size : Less than 3 MB (per file)・Combine the documents into one file if possible.
・File name : Family name_All (e.g. Smith_All)*If it is not possible to combine the documents into one file, name thefiles as follows.
Family name_CV,
Family name_publication,
Family name_references,
Family name_coverletter
If online submission is not possible, please write to the contact person below.
Personal information will be treated with confidentiality.

Contact Address

3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-8585, JAPANContact Person

Dr. Akiko Fujii

Position ofContact Person

Associate Professor, Department of Education and Language Education

E-mailled_eng-search@icu.ac.jp

Attached Files

N/A

AdditionalInformation

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