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Shizuoka University

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“Assistant Professor or Lecturer, English (2 tenured posts)”

English abroadShizuoka Campus · Japan

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Before you apply

  • A native speaker of English, or equivalent proficiency.
  • A master's degree, or equivalent academic achievement.
  • Significant experience teaching communicative English, especially speaking.
  • If Japanese is not your native language, enough Japanese for administrative duties.
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About this job

Two full-time tenured posts, assistant professor or lecturer, in English education and related fields.

Who can apply

Native English speakers only

Be a native speaker of English or have equivalent proficiency
Language
A native speaker of English, or equivalent proficiency. Be a native speaker of English or have equivalent proficiency
Degree
A master's degree, or equivalent academic achievement. A master’s degree or equivalent academic achievement.
Experience
Significant experience teaching communicative English, especially speaking. Significant experience teaching communicative English classes
Also asked for
If Japanese is not your native language, enough Japanese for administrative duties. sufficient Japanese proficiency to perform administrative duties
Details to confirm: Teaching certificate
Teaching certificate
Teaching-certificate requirements are not specified.

Pay and payment terms

How pay is worked out
Salary and allowances follow the university's regulations.
Details to confirm: Payment schedule, Payment method, Bonuses, Cancellations and no-shows, Employment and pay terms
Payment schedule
The payment schedule is not specified.
Payment method
The payment method is not specified.
Bonuses
The posting does not confirm any bonuses.
Cancellations and no-shows
Cancellation and no-show payment terms are not specified.
Employment and pay terms
The posting does not confirm employee or contractor status.

The school

Details to confirm: The classroom, Materials, Support, The day
The classroom
The classroom is not described.
Materials
The posting does not say which teaching materials are provided.
Support
Staff support is not described.
The day
A typical timetable is not provided.

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
The deadline is 30 September 2026 at 17:00 Japan time. September 30, 2026 (Wed), 17:00 JST
The demo lesson
Shortlisted candidates are invited to an in-person interview, with a presentation on their teaching experience in Japanese and a mock lesson in English. a presentation about their teaching experience (in Japanese) and a mock lesson (in English)
Your first weeks
Applicants are expected to live in Shizuoka City or nearby. Applicants are expected to reside in Shizuoka City or nearby
Details to confirm: Onboarding, Peak hours, The first month, Tips
Onboarding
Initial training and preparation 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.

How to apply

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  3. Check the interview or demo requirements and ask when you can expect a response if the posting does not say.

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Questions to ask the employer

  • Which courses and student levels will I teach?
  • What teaching, marking and office-hour commitments are included?
  • Who supplies the syllabus and teaching materials?
  • How are appointments renewed, and what are the dates?
  • What support is available for students and new staff?

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