Yokohama National University

English teacher at a university

“Part-Time EFL Instructor (2 posts)”

English abroadYokohama · Japan

¥8,600 to ¥11,400 Japanese yen

Per class

About $54 to $72 US dollars

Before you apply

Japanese proficiency sufficient for general administrative tasks.
A master’s degree or equivalent in TEFL, TESOL or a related field focused on second language learning.
Non-Japanese applicants asked for proof of their degree and their current visa status.

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About this job

Yokohama National University is hiring for a university teaching role in Yokohama.

At a glance

Setting: Yokohama National University, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama. Yokohama National University, Tokiwadai 79-8, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama
Students: University students in presentation and writing classes and international collaborative learning. 90-minute English classes (e.g., Presentations, Writing) or International Collaborative Learning, offered Monday–Thursday.
Lessons: 90 minute classes. One koma is 90 minutes.
Hours: Teaching hours are between 10:30am and 4:10pm. Working hours :10:30-16:10
Work commitment: You can teach as little as one day a week, up to 8 periods a week. Positions available on one day/week or multiple days/week; max of 8 koma/week.
Contract: Part-time lecturer. Lecturer (part-time)
Contract length: Until 31 March 2028, renewable annually after that. Contract: Until March 31, 2028; after that, may be renewable on an annual basis
Start date: From the first teaching day after 1 April 2027. Positions begin the first lecture day after April 1, 2027.

Details to confirm: Class size, Housing, Visa

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

Who can apply

Language: Japanese proficiency sufficient for general administrative tasks. Possess sufficient Japanese proficiency for general administrative tasks.
Degree: A master’s degree or equivalent in TEFL, TESOL or a related field focused on second language learning. M.A. degree, M.A. equivalent, or higher in TEFL, TESOL or related discipline focusing on L2 learning and pedagogy
Also asked for: Non-Japanese applicants asked for proof of their degree and their current visa status. Applicants who are offered teaching positions will be asked to submit proof of final degree earned and current visa status (for non-Japanese nationals).

Details to confirm: Teaching certificate, Experience

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

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

The classroom: All courses are in person on campus. All courses are conducted in person on campus.
The day: Three 90 minute periods on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and two on Wednesday. Mon., Tue., Thu.: 10:30–12:00, 13:00–14:30, 14:40–16:10 Wed.: 13:00–14:30, 14:40–16:10

Details to confirm: Materials, Support

Materials: The posting does not say which teaching materials are provided.
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: Combine your documents into one PDF and send it by email. The following documents should be combined into one PDF file and submitted electronically to the address given below.
The demo lesson: Candidates going to interview give a sample lesson. Applicants proceeding to the interview round will be asked to present a sample lesson as part of the interview.

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

Wage per class Amount : 8600 yen ~ 11400 yen Range of 8,600-11,400 yen per koma taught, plus commuting expenses within the

Published pay terms ¥8,600 to ¥11,400 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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