June 10th, 2021
To:
Presidents of relevant universities
Deans of relevant universities
Heads of relevant organizations
Toru Kurahashi
Dean, Faculty of Economics
Dokkyo University
Openings for part-time lecturers in the Interdepartmental English Language Program
1. Position: Part-time lecturer
2. Number of positions: Multiple
3. Classes to be taught: Academic Listening Strategies for AY2021, but after this year, possibly also
Academic Reading Strategies, Speaking in Academic Contexts, etc.
4. Teaching days: Thursday 2nd, 3rd, 4th periods / Friday 1st, 2nd periods (1 or 2 days per week) for AY2021
Cf. Dokkyo University class hours:
1st period 9:00 – 10:40
2nd period 10:55 – 12:35
3rd period 13:35 – 15:15
4th period 15:30 – 17:10
5. Appointment: Beginning on September 24th, 2021
6. Term of employment: 1 year (until March 31, 2022); renewable yearly
7. Qualifications and application requirements:(1) Master’s degree or higher, with experience teaching at a university or equivalent institution(2) Specialization in English education, applied linguistics, or related field(3) English ability sufficient for teaching in English(4) Japanese ability sufficient for handling university-related administrative matters(5) Instructors who already have an appointment with another English program at Dokkyo University
cannot apply for this position
8. Salary and benefits
Salary: based on the Dokkyo University pay scale
Transportation: paid in accordance with university regulations (includes upper-limit)
Other: health insurance, unemployment insurance not provided
9. Departmental affiliation: Teachers will belong to the Faculty of Economics, but will teach courses in theInterdepartmental English Language Program (See “Additional information” below)
10. Application process
Application Method:
Please use the JREC-IN Portal Web application function (https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekTop?ln=1). All theapplication materials must be submitted as a single PDF file. Please include a table of contents for the PDF

file in (1) below (Cover letter).
Materials:
For (2) and (3) below, please note that applicants are required to download the Word version of the CVforms (https://www.dokkyo.ac.jp/about/recruit/) and type in the information:(1) Cover letter (include e-mail address, possible teaching day(s) and times, a list of relevant courses
taught and textbooks and ICT/LMSs used, and a table of contents for the PDF file.
(2) Curriculum Vitae (with photo attached)(3) List of publications and research/educational activities(4) Copy of one representative research publication (besides master’s thesis)(5) Copy of the applicant’s final degree certificate/diploma(6) If the applicant is not a native speaker of English, copy of certificate of English proficiency (TOEIC,TOEFL, etc.)
Application deadline:
Applications must be received no later than Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 through the JREC-IN Portal Web
application system.
11. Selection process
Short-listed candidates will be invited to an online interview on Saturday, July 10th, 2021.
NOTE: Interviews will be conducted remotely using an online video conference system. We will provide thecandidates with further details by e-mail.
12. Notification of results
Successful candidates will be notified directly. Applicants’ personal information will be handled with theutmost care, and will not be used for any purpose other than selection.
13. Inquiries
Reina Wakabayashi <wreina@dokkyo.ac.jp>
Associate Professor, Faculty of Foreign LanguagesChair, Interdepartmental English Language Program
14. Additional information(1) The Interdepartmental English Language Program is a coordinated program that stresses “Englishfor General Academic Purposes” (EGAP). Students from the following faculties and departments takecourses in the program: Faculty of Foreign Languages (Depts. of German and French), Faculty ofEconomics (Depts. of Economics, Management Science, and Economics on Sustainability), and Facultyof Law (Depts. of Law, International Legal Studies, and Policy Studies). There are approximately 90
teachers in the program. We seek to hire cooperative teachers who understand the goals and objectives ofthe program and participate actively to achieve them.

(2) See the university homepage (Program and Employment information) for more information:
https://www.dokkyo.ac.jp/research/common_curriculum/
https://www.dokkyo.ac.jp/about/recruit/