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

Announcement of a Faculty Position
in English Linguistics for Pedagogical Purposes
OutlineInternational Christian University (ICU) is a private and bilingual university thatprovides a first-class liberal arts education to a culturally and religiously diverse
international community of students, faculty and staff. ICU’s educational mission isbased on Christian and democratic principles. ICU has approximately 3,000 students
and over 150 faculty members from Japan and overseas. The university is locatedon 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 for pedagogical purposes with a particular focus on Language
Education. The successful applicant is expected to teach general education,foundation and area major courses in the College of Liberal Arts, as well 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.

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 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 Japanese
3. Christian (of any denomination). In exceptional circumstances, a non-Christian who affirms ICU's Christian ideals and commits to realizingthem.
Deadline forApplications
Starting Date
Application andSelection Process

Applications and supporting materials must be submitted no later than January 10,
2020, 17:00 (JST). (The deadline may be extended until an appropriate candidate isfound.)September 1, 2020 or April 1, 2021
1. Register your application online.
<https://business.form-mailer.jp/fms/dbd21db8112297>
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 send actual publications unlessrequested.)
3. Name and contact information of three academic references 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 offering 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 the applicant is applying for the position.
URL for Uploadinghttps://www.dropbox.com/request/1gG3r6sXsHc4Pl2UxxGB*ICU has a contract with Dropbox Education with high security.
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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

Prof. Toshiaki Sasao

Position ofContact Person

Chair, Department of Education and Language Education

E-mailled_eng-search@icu.ac.jp

Attached Files

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AdditionalInformation

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