Full-time English Instructor (fixed term contract)
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Liberal Arts and Sciences Education Center (LASEC) |
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| Outline |
[Background] |
| Content of work |
[Job details]
Teaching and other responsibilities:
(1) A teaching workload equivalent to 10 classes (koma) each week within the university's English language curriculum (see above). On top of these 10 classes, full-time English instructors must offer an extra 4 “office hours" each week – 105-minute periods when they are available to provide support for students' language learning and proficiency test preparation. Instructors may be offered additional classes, beyond the above contracted hours, where the timetable permits. Any such additional classes that they elect to teach will be compensated separately.
(2) Supplementary work relating to the research and development of English teaching materials or tools
(3) Other duties related to English education at Musashi University
(4) Proctoring for university entrance or end-of-semester examinations
(5) Other duties deemed necessary by the university administration
* Teaching and other duties will require instructors to attend campus a minimum of four days each week. Outside the commitment to complete their contracted duties to the university, instructors have no fixed hours of work. Note, however, that the academic calendar and duties relating to events such as entrance examinations may demand attendance on weekends and other such holidays.
[Number of positions]
Available positions: English Instructor (full-time) 1 position
[Recruitment background]
Musashi University sees the fostering of global citizens as one of its missions, in keeping with the foundational principles of the university as well as the objectives of its mid-term development plan, and as a part of those efforts is committed to expanding the diversity of its faculty. The university is an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be considered solely on the basis of professional accomplishments and personal merit.
[Address of work location]
1-26-1, Toyotama-kami, Nerima-ku, Tokyo 176-8534 Japan
[Status and Period of Employment]
Full-time employee (fixed term contract, starting April 1st, 2027). The period of the contract runs, in principle, from April 1st up to the last day in March. The contract may be renewed each year, following a performance evaluation, subject to the stipulation that the total period of employment does not exceed 5 years since April 1st in the first year of employment.
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| Probation |
None
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| Working hours |
9:00～19:00 (The working hours above are during class hours and vary depending on the class schedule.)
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| Qualifications |
Academic credentials:
(1)Field. Applicants should have expertise in at least one of the following areas: English education, linguistics, intercultural communication, area studies (English-speaking area) (2) Degree completion: *Applicants must hold at least a Master's degree in one of the above fields. (3) Publications: applicants are expected to have published research in one of the above fields (this may include a dissertation submitted for a Master's degree). (4) Teaching experience: applicants should be highly able and experienced professional teachers of English. (Experience of teaching English-related courses at a university or equivalent higher educational institution is desirable.) (5) Other: *Applicants should be energetic and proactive individuals who approach their assigned duties with enthusiasm and creativity. *Applicants should have the English language proficiency to provide advanced EAP instruction in an all-English class environment, while possessing sufficient command of |
| Treatment |
Remuneration and benefits are determined according to the relevant university stipulations. Gross yearly salary, including allowances and bi-annual bonus payments, will be in the region of 5,000,000 to somewhat over 6,000,000 yen depending on experience and qualifications. Commuting expenses are paid separately, as is remuneration for additional classes scheduled above the 10-class workload specified above. A shared office is provided. The university pays into Mutual Aid for Private School Personnel and Employment Insurance plans. |
| Date of publication |
Applications must be received by November 30th, 2026. The position remains open until filled. Selection may be conducted on a rolling basis, with submitted applications examined in the order they are received. |
| Starting date |
April 1st. 2027
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| Application materials |
[Application documents] |
| Selection process |
[Selection process] |
| Contact |
[Contact details] |
| Application consideration |
Remote interviews may be considered in exceptional cases where a candidate is based overseas or has difficulty attending an interview in person. Please contact us at the address above for details.
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| Remarks |
Background Information: |