Tokai University

English teacher at a university

“Part-time English Instructor (3 posts)”

English abroadHiratsuka · Japan

¥22,000 to ¥30,000 Japanese yen

Per class

About $140 to $190 US dollars

Before you apply

Non-Japanese teachers must be resident in Japan with a valid status of residence.
Japanese is useful for routine administrative tasks.
A master’s degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages, applied linguistics or equivalent.
Three years teaching accredited English classes at university level.

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About this job

Tokai University is hiring for a university teaching role in Hiratsuka.

At a glance

Setting: Shonan campus in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa. Classes are held in-person on Shonan Campus in Hiratsuka, between 9 am and 5 pm.
Students: University students in English communication classes with speaking, listening, reading and writing focuses. English Communication A & C (speaking/listening focus), English Communication B & D (reading/writing focus)
Class size: 30 to 40 students. average class size 30-40
Lessons: 100 minute classes. 100-minute classes
Hours: Six to eight 100 minute classes a week, in person between 9am and 5pm. Teach 6-8 100-minute classes per week. Classes are held in-person on Shonan Campus in Hiratsuka, between 9 am and 5 pm.
Applicant location: Non-Japanese teachers must be resident in Japan with a valid status of residence. Non-Japanese citizens must be resident in Japan with valid status of residence.
Contract: Part-time.
Contract length: One year, renewable. 1-year contract, renewable
Start date: 1 April 2027. Starting date : 2027/04/01

Details to confirm: Housing, Visa

Housing: The posting does not confirm whether housing is included.
Visa: The posting does not confirm visa support.

Who can apply

Language: Japanese is useful for routine administrative tasks. Japanese proficiency highly useful for routine administrative tasks.
Degree: A master’s degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages, applied linguistics or equivalent. Master’s degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages (MATESOL), applied linguistics, or equivalent.
Experience: Three years teaching accredited English classes at university level. 3 years experience teaching accredited English classes at the university level.

Details to confirm: Teaching certificate

Teaching certificate: Teaching-certificate requirements are not specified.

Pay and payment terms

How pay is worked out: The published rate is per class. Check which preparation and other duties are paid.
Bonuses: A transport allowance is provided. Transportation allowance provided.

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

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.
Employment and pay terms: The posting does not confirm employee or contractor status.

The school

The classroom: In-person classes on the Shonan campus in Hiratsuka. Classes are held in-person on Shonan Campus in Hiratsuka
Materials: Textbooks and syllabuses are set for most required classes. Duties consist mostly of teaching required classes with textbook and syllabus predetermined.
The day: Most classes meet once a week; some meet twice, on Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday. Most classes meet once per week, with some meeting twice a week (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday).

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: All documents go in a single PDF with your name in the file name. Please submit all documents in the order listed above as a SINGLE PDF file, with the applicant’s name in the file name.
The demo lesson: Interviews are in person, with a sample lesson plan and a 10 to 15 minute teaching demonstration. Candidates invited for an interview will be asked to provide a sample lesson plan and give a 10-15 minute 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.

How to apply

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From the job posting

Wage per class Amount : 22000 yen ~ 30000 yen Salary shown is per month for one class, paid over 12 months

Published pay terms ¥22,000 to ¥30,000 Japanese yen per class

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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