International Christian University

International Christian University
Department of Education and Language Education, College of Liberal Arts
Announcement of Faculty Position in Applied Linguistics
in English Education
Outline
International Christian University (ICU) is a private, bilingual liberal arts university
with an undergraduate College of Liberal Arts and graduate programs. ICU’s
educational mission is based on Christian and democratic principles. ICU has 3,000
students from Japan and overseas. The university is located on a wooded campus in
the suburbs of Tokyo.
We are pleased to announce an open search for a full-time faculty position in
Applied Linguistics in English Education. The successful applicant is expected to
teach general education, foundation, and specialized courses in the College of
Liberal Arts and the Graduate School.
Department/
Program
Department of Education and Language Education
Rank & Title
Associate Professor or above.
Employment
Full-time
Term of
Employment
Associate Professor & Professor: Employment until the mandatory retirement age of
65.
Employment
Conditions
Employment conditions are provided based on the qualifications and eligibility
stipulated in the ICU regulations.
Number of
Positions
1
Qualifications
1. Ph.D. in a related field is required.
2. Teaching experience in an English Teacher Certification program in Japan is
necessary.
3. Language of instruction: English, or English and Japanese.
4. Able to conduct university functions in Japanese.
5. Commitment to the University’s Christian mission.
Deadline for
Applications
Applications must arrive at the address written below no later than August 31, 2015
Starting Date
April 1, 2016
Selection Process
Notification of
Decision
Application
Materials
After documentary screening, short-listed candidates will be requested to give a
lecture in English or Japanese and to be interviewed.
Applicants will be notified by letter.
1. Curriculum Vitae in both English and Japanese.
2. List of Academic Publications (No need to send actual publications until
requested.)
3. Names and contact information of three referees and one person who can testify
to the applicant’s commitment to Christianity.
4. Cover letter describing why the applicant is appropriate for the position.
An application package with all necessary materials should be sent by registered
mail (no email applications please) to:
Professor Yutaka Sato
Chair, Department of Education and Language Education
International Christian University
3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-8585, JAPAN
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Write “Application for Position (Language Education)” on the envelope.
Submitted application materials will not be returned.
Personal information will be treated with confidentiality.
Contact Address
3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-8585, JAPAN
Contact Person
Prof. Yutaka Sato
Position of
Contact Person
Chair, Department of Education and Language Education
E-mail
Additional
Information
[email protected]
For inquiries, please contact the above e-mail address.