International Christian University
English for Liberal Arts Program, College of Liberal Arts

Announcement of Teaching Position in English for Liberal Arts Program
OutlineInternational Christian University (ICU) is a private, bilingual university that provides
a first-class liberal arts education to a culturally and religiously diverse international
student community. ICU’s educational mission is based on Christian and democratic
principles. ICU has approximately 3,000 students and over 150 faculty members fromJapan and overseas. The university is located on a wooded campus in the suburbs ofTokyo.
We are pleased to announce an open search for a full-time teaching position(contractual appointment) in English for Liberal Arts Program (ELA). The candidate
must be a native speaker of Japanese who has the ability to teach courses inEnglish.
The ELA is an English language program with both content-based and skill-based
instruction that incorporates issues related to the College of Liberal Arts (InternationalStudies, Humanities, Education, Social Science, and Natural Science). It places
special emphasis on developing critical thinking and academic writing skills, andimproving overall English skills of first- and second-year students. The successful
applicant is expected to teach RCA (Reading and Content Analysis), AS (AcademicSkills) and RW (Research Writing) in the ELA.

Department/Program
Rank & Title

English for Liberal Arts Program (ELA)

Employment

Full-time

Term ofEmployment

The initial contract is for three years, with the possibility of consecutive employmentof up to 10 years in total.

Employment
Conditions

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 Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation forPrivate Schools of Japan (PMAC), workers’ compensation, etc.

Number ofPositions
Qualifications

1Deadline forApplications

Applications must arrive at the address written below no later than March 31, 2022.
(The deadline may be extended until an appropriate candidate is found.)Starting Date

September 1, 2022

Instructor by Contractual Appointment

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A native speaker of Japanese who has the ability to teach courses in English.
Master’s degree or above in TESOL/TEFL or related field.
At least three years’ English teaching experience at the university level.
An understanding of the purpose of ICU as expressed in the following statementfrom the University Regulations:“The purpose of the establishment of ICU is to create an academic culture toshare the values of freedom based on a devout Christian spirit and to foster
well-educated democratic citizens who have an internationally recognizedhigh degree of sophistication and public morals.”
5. Evidence of scholarly work related to language teaching is desirable.

Selection Process

1. Apply for the position online.
https://business.form-mailer.jp/fms/f82f5e3289623
2. After you have applied online, send all the application materials by mail as
described below.
3. In mid-April 2022, short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview and to
give a model lesson.

Notification ofDecision
Application
Materials

Applicants will be notified by email.
1. Curriculum Vitae (Click the link to download).
[download]
2. List of Academic Publications (Do not send actual publications until requested.
Copies of three main publications will be requested from candidates who areselected for an interview.)
3. Names and contact information of three academic referees (Three letters ofrecommendation will be requested from candidates who are selected for aninterview.)
4. A cover letter in English describing why you are applying for the position
5. “Statement of Purpose (signed)” outlining the applicant’s view of English
language teaching within the context of a liberal arts education. (A4 size, 1~2
page essay in English)
6. A copy of B.A., M.A., and/or Ph.D. diploma
An application package with all necessary materials should be sent by registered mailto:
Mr. Ged O’Connell
Director, English for Liberal Arts Program
International Christian University,
3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-8585, JAPAN
Write “Application for Position (ELA: RCA)” on the envelope.
In addition to sending the application materials, you must complete theonline application.
 No email applications will be accepted.
 Submitted application materials will not be returned.
 Personal information will be treated with confidentiality.
Contact Address

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

Mr. Ged O’Connell

Position ofContact Person
EmailDirector, English for Liberal Arts Program

Attached Files

N/A

Additional
Information

For inquiries, please use the above email address.

ela-search@icu.ac.jp