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

Announcement of Faculty Position in English for Liberal Arts Program
OutlineDepartment/Program

International Christian University (ICU) is a private, bilingual liberal arts university
with an undergraduate College of Liberal Arts and graduate programs. ICU’s
educational mission is based on Christian and democratic principles. ICU has
approximately 3,000 students and over 150 faculty members from Japan andoverseas. The university is located on a wooded campus in the suburbs of Tokyo.
We are pleased to announce an open search for a full-time faculty position(contractual appointment) in English for Liberal Arts Program (ELA). The ELA is
an English language program with both content-based and skill-based instructionthat incorporates issues related to the College of Liberal Arts (International Studies,Humanities, Education, Social Science, and Natural Science). It places special
emphasis on developing critical thinking and academic writing skills, and improving
students' overall English skills of first-and-second-year students. The successful
applicant is expected to teach ARW (Academic Reading and Writing), AS(Academic Skills) and RW (Research Writing) in the ELA.
English for Liberal Arts Program (ELA)

Rank & Title

Instructor by Contractual Appointment

Employment

Full-time

Term ofEmployment

The initial contract is for three years, renewable once for two years (for five years intotal).

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 regulation
4. Social insurance: coverage by Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation forPrivate Schools of Japan (PMAC), workers’ compensation, etc.
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Number ofPositions
Qualifications

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Deadline forApplications

Applications must arrive at the address written below no later than August 31, 2017.
(Deadline may be extended until a most appropriate candidate is found.)Starting Date

April 1, 2018 or September 1, 2018

Selection Process

A native or near-native speaker of English.
Master’s degree or above in English language teaching or related field.
At least three years’ English teaching experience at the college 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.
6. Basic Japanese conversational ability is desirable.

1. Apply for the position online.
https://business.form-mailer.jp/fms/df3ea96871433
2. Send all the application materials by mail as described below.

Notification ofDecisionApplicationMaterials

3. After documentary screening, short-listed candidates will be requested to give alecture and to be interviewed in early - mid October 2017.
Applicants will be notified by letter.
1. Curriculum Vitae in English with e-mail address
2. List of Academic Publications (Do not send actual publications until requested.
Copies of three main publications are requested from candidates who areselected for an interview.)
3. Names and contact information of three references (Three letters ofrecommendation will be requested from candidates who are selected for aninterview.)
4. Cover letter describing why the applicant is appropriate for the position and a“Statement of Purpose” in which the applicant’s view of English language
teaching within the context of a liberal arts education is outlined. (A4 size, 1~2pages essay in English)
5. A copy of B.A., M.A., and/or Ph.D. diploma
An application package with all necessary materials should be sent by registeredmail to:Professor Yuko Iwata
Director, English for Liberal Arts Program
International Christian University,
3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-8585, JAPANContact Address

Write “Application for Position (ELA)” on the envelope.
In addition to sending the application materials, you must complete the online
application.
 No email applications will be accepted.
 Submitted application materials will not be returned.
 Personal information will be treated with confidentiality.
3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-8585, JAPANContact Person

Prof. Yuko Iwata

Position ofContact PersonDirector, English for Liberal Arts ProgramE-mailela-search@icu.ac.jp

Attached Files

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AdditionalInformation

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