University of Shizuoka

English teacher at a university

“Specially Appointed Lecturer or Assistant Professor, English Education (3 posts)”

English abroadShizuoka · Japan

¥4 Japanese yen million to 6 million

Per year

Before you apply

You must be able to live in Shizuoka Prefecture after appointment.
A master’s degree or higher by 1 April 2027.
Experience teaching university-level English courses in English; teaching in Japanese is preferred.
A strong interest in English language education at Japanese universities.

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About this job

University of Shizuoka is hiring for a university teaching role in Shizuoka.

At a glance

Setting: The Language and Communication Research Center at the University of Shizuoka. Language and Communication Research Center
Students: University students, in courses from grammar and reading to TOEIC and TOEFL preparation. (1)Courses may include grammar, reading, listening, speaking, writing, presentation, TOEIC preparation, TOEFL preparation, and other related English courses.
Lessons: 90 minute classes. The successful applicants will normally teach ten 90-minute classes per week.
Applicant location: You must be able to live in Shizuoka Prefecture after appointment. Successful applicants must be able to reside in Shizuoka Prefecture after appointment.
Contract: A fixed-term contract employee. Fixed-term employee
Contract length: One year at first, renewable annually, to no later than 31 March 2030. The initial appointment will be for one year and may be renewed annually. However, the total period of employment may not extend beyond March 31, 2030.
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

Degree: A master’s degree or higher by 1 April 2027. Hold a master’s degree or higher as of April 1, 2027.
Experience: Experience teaching university-level English courses in English; teaching in Japanese is preferred. Have experience teaching university-level English courses in English. Preferably have experience teaching university-level English courses in Japanese.
Also asked for: A strong interest in English language education at Japanese universities. Have a strong interest in English language education at Japanese universities.

Details to confirm: Language, Teaching certificate

Language: Language requirements are not specified.
Teaching certificate: Teaching-certificate requirements are not specified.

Pay and payment terms

How pay is worked out: The published rate is per year. Check which preparation and other duties are paid.

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

Materials: You prepare syllabuses and choose textbooks and other teaching materials. Preparing syllabi for English courses and selecting textbooks and other instructional materials
Support: You work as directed by the director or vice director of the centre. as directed by the Director or Vice Director of the Center
The day: One office hour a week for student consultation and study-abroad advice. Holding one office hour per week and providing consultation and support to students, including assistance with English language learning and advice regarding study abroad

Details to confirm: The classroom

The classroom: The classroom 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

Onboarding: A one month probationary period applies. Probationary period 1 month

Details to confirm: How applying works, The demo lesson, Your first weeks, Peak hours, The first month, Tips

How applying works: Application steps are not listed. Follow the employer’s current instructions.
The demo lesson: The posting does not say whether a demo lesson is required.
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

Lecturer level Working hours :08:30-17:15 Break time :12:00-13:00 Holidays : Sundays and Saturdays, holidays defined by the Act on National Holidays (Act No. 178 of 1948), the year-end and New Year period (from December 29 to January 3 of the following year), and the period from August 13 to 15. Overtime and other explanations : For details, please refer to the university's employment regulations. Assistant Professor level Working hours :08:30-17:15 Break time :12:00-13:00 Holidays : Sundays and Saturdays, holidays defined by the Act on National Holidays (Act No. 178 of 1948), the year-end and

Published pay terms ¥4 Japanese yen million to 6 million per year

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