Position Opening
Tottori University

1. Position and Number of Positions Offered:
One associate professor (Tenure)

2. Affiliation:
Organization for Education Support and International Affairs (Education Center,Department of Foreign Language Education)

3. Specialty:
English Language Education (TESL/TEFL/TESOL), English Language Teaching(ELT), Applied Linguistics

4. Job Description:
 Teaching undergraduate students General Education English classes(“Comprehensive English I, II, III, and IV,” “Communication English A & B,”“Practical English A & B,” and “Advanced English A, B, C, & D”)
 Contributing to the planning, developing, and managing of the English forInternational Communication Program Serving as a course coordinator and developing materials for communicativeclasses, especially “Communication English A”
 Participating in meetings and related events as needed Involvement in university entrance exams on request

5. Qualifications:(1) Applicants should have an MA degree or a higher degree in English Language
Education (TESL/TEFL/TESOL), English Language Teaching (ELT), or Applied
Linguistics, and should have research achievements.
(2) Applicants should have experience in teaching English at the college/university
level, should be willing to learn about and have a good understanding of theEnglish for International Communication Program, and should actively get involvedin the running of the English Program together with the other course coordinators.
(3) Applicants should have knowledge of 4-skills language testing to assist with
university entrance exams and provide advice when requested.
(4) Applicants should be a native speaker of English with Japanese language
proficiency sufficient for administrative duties.
6. Date of Appointment:
April 1, 2019 (scheduled)
7. Work Location:
Tottori University

4-101 Koyama-Minami, Tottori, Tottori, 680-8550, JAPAN8. Application Deadline:
Thursday, January 31, 2019 (Applications must arrive by 17:00 on this date.)

9. Documents to be Submitted:(1) Curriculum vitae (Form 1 and a photograph)(2) Photocopies of all graduation diplomas(3) Achievement record (Form 2)
 Please download Forms 1 and 2 from the following URL and complete bothforms in Japanese.
https://www.tottori-u.ac.jp/secure/5819/301227.docx (Word)
https://www.tottori-u.ac.jp/secure/5819/301227.pdf (PDF)(4) Major publications (Up to five publications. Copies are acceptable. Publications
that are “in-print” must be accompanied by a document to that effect from thepublisher.) Fill in “Number” column of the research achievement block of Form 2, andwrite the number on a paper tag, and attach it to the corresponding copy ofeach achievement.
(5) Research Experience Statement (About 1000 words in English or 2000
characters in Japanese)(6) Statement of Intent for Education, Research, and Social Contribution (About1000 words in English or 2000 characters in Japanese)(7) One or more Letters of Recommendation(8) If applicants are residents of Japan, a photocopy of the residence card

10. Please submit the completed application forms to:
Dr. Hiromitsu Nakajima
The Director of the Organization for Education Support and International Affairs
Tottori University
4-101 Koyama-Minami, Tottori-shi, Tottori-ken, 680-8550
JAPAN

Please be sure to send your application by registered mail (kakitome-yubin)
and mark it: “Application Documents for Teaching Position Enclosed” in red on
the envelope.

11. Evaluation Procedure:(1st) Screening of application materials(2nd) Candidates selected at the first screening will be invited for an interview.
Applicants will be asked to give a presentation to the interviewing committee atthe time of the interview.
Interview date: February 21, 2019 (Thursday morning)
Travel expenses will be the responsibility of the applicant.

12. For further inquiries, please contact
Students Supporting Division, Tottori University
TEL 0857-31-6775
FAX 0857-31-6762
Email: st-soumu@adm.tottori-u.ac.jp

13. In Addition
 The retirement age is 65 years of age.
 Salary is based on university regulations, depending on qualifications andexperience.
 Tottori University promotes gender equality. Moreover, Tottori University andTottori Prefecture value the family, and support creating an environment
where people work easily.
 Tottori University Office for Gender Equality URL:
http://www.sankaku.tottori-u.ac.jp/