Okayama Prefectural University

English teacher at a university

“Specially Appointed Lecturer (part-time), English”

English abroadSoja · Japan

¥5,000,000 Japanese yen

Per year

Before you apply

You must live within a reasonable commuting distance.
A native speaker of English.
A master's degree or higher, in any field.
Experience teaching in English at higher education level, ideally with TOEIC preparation.
Japanese sufficient for administrative and operational duties.

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About this job

Okayama Prefectural University is hiring for a university teaching role in Soja.

At a glance

Setting: Okayama Prefectural University in Soja, Okayama. 111 Kuboki, Soja-city, Okayama
Students: Undergraduate students, in the general education English language programme. Undergraduate (General Education): English Language Program (ELP) 1–6
Applicant location: You must live within a reasonable commuting distance. Residency: Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to ensure the effective performance of duties.
Contract: Part-time.
Contract length: One year, renewable annually for up to five years. 1 year (renewable annually for up to 5 years, subject to annual review)
Start date: 1 April 2027. Starting date : 2027/04/01

Details to confirm: Class size, Hours, Housing, Visa

Class size: Class size is not specified.
Hours: Working hours are not specified.
Housing: The posting does not confirm whether housing is included.
Visa: The posting does not confirm visa support.

Who can apply

Language: A native speaker of English. (1)Native speaker of English.
Degree: A master's degree or higher, in any field. Master’s degree or higher (all academic fields welcomed).
Experience: Experience teaching in English at higher education level, ideally with TOEIC preparation. Demonstrated experience teaching in English at the higher education level (experience with TOEIC test preparation is highly desirable).
Also asked for: Japanese sufficient for administrative and operational duties. Proficiency in Japanese sufficient for administrative and operational responsibilities.

Details to confirm: Teaching certificate

Teaching certificate: Teaching-certificate requirements are not specified.

Pay and payment terms

How pay is worked out: An annual salary, with no separate bonus. Bonus : No payment（Includes the amount equivalent to the annual salary）
Bonuses: Transportation costs are paid where the requirements are met. Transportation expenses : if the payment requirements are met,the amount specified by the university will be paid.
Employment and pay terms: You are employed by the public university corporation. Terms and conditions of employment will be determined in accordance with the regulations of the Public University Corporation Okayama Prefectural University.

Details to confirm: Payment schedule, Payment method, Cancellations and no-shows

Payment schedule: The payment schedule is not specified.
Payment method: The payment method is not specified.
Cancellations and no-shows: Cancellation and no-show payment terms are not specified.

The school

The classroom: General education English classes for undergraduates.
Materials: TOEIC-focused instruction and support are part of the role. Providing TOEIC-focused instruction and support.
The day: Monday to Thursday, 08:40 to 17:15, with a 50 minute break. Working hours :08:40-17:15 Break time :11:50-12:40

Details to confirm: Support

Support: Staff support is not described.

General teaching guidance

General advice, not the employer’s requirements. Check the posting for how this role works.

Review the course outcomes, assessment rules and students’ starting level. Plan a clear connection between seminars, independent study and feedback. Find out how teaching, marking, office hours and meetings fit into the appointment. Confirm who provides course materials and which services support students with additional needs.

Good to know before you apply

How applying works: You can download the application forms from the university website. You can download the application forms from our university's website.
The demo lesson: Shortlisted candidates attend an on-campus interview with a presentation and a teaching demonstration. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an on-campus interview (including a presentation and a teaching demonstration).

Details to confirm: Onboarding, Your first weeks, Peak hours, The first month, Tips

Onboarding: Initial training and preparation are not described.
Your first weeks: The first weeks in the role are not described.
Peak hours: Peak teaching hours are not specified.
The first month: The first month’s workload and support are not described.
Tips: No additional role-specific advice is published.

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From the job posting

Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~

Published pay terms ¥5,000,000 Japanese yen per year

Questions to ask the employer

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