NOTE FROM BLACKLIST MONITOR: This university is offering full-time
one-year contracts (specifically delineated as "Foreign Language
Contract Lecturer", limited to "native speakers of English") capped at
two renewals (violating Ministry of Education guidelines against
capping contracts). The job not only requires a heavy workload of 10
classes per week, plus "contributions towards the development of the
program and carry out other administrative duties as requested"
(whatever that could mysteriously entail), but also "sufficient
proficiency in Japanese to deal with the administrative staff without
assistance". If the university wants a candidate of this quality and
dedication, it should offer more job stability. --Arudou Debito, Blacklist Moderator
AUGUST 2006 JOB ADVERTISEMENT
(COURTESY JAPAN RESEARCH CAREER INFORMATION NETWORK http://jrecin.jst.go.jp/)
Data item number D106080461
Date of publication 2006/08/10
Title Contract English Instructor
Outline The university seeks an instructor for its general English education program. In
addition to teaching 10 classes per week, successful candidates will be
expected to contribute towards the development of the program and carry
out other administrative duties as requested.
Institution Kyoto Sangyo University
Department General Education Center
Type of institution Private university
Location 603-8555 Kyoto Kamigamo-Motoyama, Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi
District Kinki district
Job title Foreign language contract lecturer
Rank full-time
Term of office With the term of office One year contract, renewable twice.
Number of positions 1
Research field Human Science ESL/EFL
Qualifications
(1) Native
speakers of English with sufficient proficiency in Japanese to deal
with the administrative staff without assistance.
(2) Masters Degree or higher in English education or related field, preferably with a certificate in TESL
(3) Experience teaching with CALL
(4) At least two years experience teaching in a Japanese high school or university
Deadline for applications 2006/08/10 - 2006/09/20 by 4:30pm
Starting date 2007/04/01
Application materials (1) Curriculum Vitae including
list of publications (Use the form supplied by the university in
Japanese. You will need a computer with Kanji fonts to download it
properly. The form must also be filled out in Japanese.)
(2) A copy of your diplomas
(3) 1 copy of a recent publication. (Single-authored and recent papers preferable)
(4) Contact details for two references (Name, affiliation, status, e-mail or other contact information)
Address for submissions
Kojima Kazuo, Manager
General Education Center
Kyoto Sangyo University
Kamigamo-Motoyama, Kita-ku,
Kyoto 603-8555
On the envelope in red ink write 'Application for Contract English
Instructor' and send by registered mail 'Kan-i Kakitome')
Selection process Shortlisted candidates will be
asked to an interview and to present briefly their recent research
activities. Travel expenses must be borne by the candidate.
Notification of decision Applicants will be directly
notified once the process has been completed.
Contact address 603-8555 Kyoto Kamigamo-Motoyama, Kita-ku,Kyoto-shi
Position of contact person Chair, English Curriculum
Committee Contact person KAWAGOE Itsue
E-mail kawagoe@cc.kyoto-su.ac.jp
TEL --
FAX --
Attached files D106080461-01.doc D106080461-02.doc
Additional information (1) Annual salary will be
6,600,000yen. Commutation expenses and a research allowance of 200,000
yen shall be paid separately.
(2) Contracts will not be renewed once the candidate has reached age 65.
(3) Subjects to be taught will include Oral Communication, content-based and CALL courses.
(4) Application materials will not be returned unless the applicant
requests the same and encloses a self-addressed envelope with
sufficient postage.