BLACKLIST
OF JAPANESE UNIVERSITIES—RITSUMEIKAN UNIVERSITY (Private)
NOTE FROM BLACKLIST MONITOR: In the bad old days (job advertisements dated 2001 and 2002), Ritsumeikan offered jobs exclusively for foreigners entitled "Native-speaker Full-time
English Language Instructors"
(a roundabout way of saying gaikokujin kyouin,
which by definition are job
posts reserved for foreigners, and by design with inferior job
conditions and no
permanency). Ritsumeikan used to append a "Jokin" ("full-timer"
in Japanese) title to the job status to make it look more secure, but it was never the same as a "Jokin" post a Japanese would get. Now, as of 2006,
the pretense is gone--and "shokutaku" positions ("Shokutaku Full-Time
English Language Instructors (SFLEI)"--true temporary work status, with
as much power as custodial workers in abusive places like the Prefectural University of Kumamoto) are now clearly delineated. And for more languages now--Chinese and Spanish as well as English. Ironic is the
fact that Ritsumeikan
still wants these temporary workers to have university teaching
experience and high
qualifications (they dropped the
PhD requirement--no wonder--but still TESL/TEFL, CALL, TOEFL/TOEIC,
and enough Japanese language
ability to perform
administrative duties), yet refuses them any job security. Moreover,
the
post demands
a heavy courseload of ten classes per week, including holiday periods,
for surprisingly low pay (dramatically lowered since 2002),
on one-year
renewable contracts which are clearly capped at four renewals (frowned
upon by both the Ministry of Education and the
Labor Standards
Law), and requirements for social welfare deduction which effectively
will never be fully returned (thanks to the vagaries of the pension
systems) if candidates stay beyond three years. Ritsumeikan is, in the Blacklist monitor's opinion,
still prevaricatingly playing
with contractural wording to lure oblivious candidates. Don't say you weren't warned. --Arudou Debito, Blacklist Monitor
Courtesy http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/mng/gl/koho/headline/info/saiyou/2006/syokutaku/syokutaku060721.htm
“Shokutaku” Full-Time English Language Instructors
[Application Deadline: Applications must be received by August 31th, 2006]
http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/mng/gl/koho/headline/info/saiyou/2006/syokutaku/e-syokutaku-eng-yoko060721.pdf
Positions Available
“Shokutaku”Full-Time English Language Instructors*
Ritsumeikan University
*
“Shokutaku” Full-Time English Language Instructors (SFELI)
are hired on contracts for one-year terms renewable up to four times.
1. Responsibilities
(1) Each SFELI
will teach an average of ten credit hours per week (one credit-hour is
90 minutes). (Intensive classes during summer and spring vacations may
be assigned in lieu of regular classes.)
(2) SFEU may be asked to teach additional classes at the Center for Language Acquisition (CLA) for additional remuneration.
(3) SFEU may also be asked to perform various other education-related duties.
2. Qualifications for Employment
The candidate must exhibit sufficient ability and enthusiasm for
carrying out his/her duties according to the following criteria:
(1) Candidates must be native or a non-native speakers of English capable teaching English as a foreign language;
(2) Candidates must have a master's degree (or equivalent academic background) at the time of application, with a research
field in an area such as the following: TESL/TEFL, Applied Linguistics
(including CALL and other language education technologies, testing,
etc.), Linguistics, Intercultural Communication, etc.
(3) Candidates must have some experience teaching non-native students
of English. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience
teaching TOEFL/TOEIC preparation courses, CALL, and/or remedial classes for learners with limited English language proficiency.
(4) Preference will be given to candidates who have obtained their
qualifying degree within ten years of applying for the SFELI position;
(5) For native
English speaking positions, preference will be given to candidates who
have a level of Japanese language proficiency which enables them to
communicate effectively in classes in Japanese if necessary and to
handle daily administrative affairs.
3. Number of openings for the SFELI position and period of employment
Positions available: 9
Term of employment: April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008 (Annual contract, renewable up to four times.)
4. Place of Work
Ritsumeikan University's Kinugasa Campus or Biwako Campus (BKC). SFELI will not normally be asked to teach at both campuses. However, they may be offered additional classes during the summer and spring at either of the two campuses.
5. Conditions of Employment
Annual Salary: ¥4,200,000 (including taxes)
*Extra allowance shall be paid to SFEU assigned to handle Responsibilities (2) and (3) above.
*Medical Insurance: SFELI s are required to join the Mutual Aid
Association of Private School Personnel (Shigaku Kyosai) for the
duration of their employment at Ritsumeikan University. Ritsumeikan
University and the SFELI shall pay a prorated cost in accordance with
Japanese law. Please be advised that all SFFLIs are required to join
the Shigaku Kyosai pension scheme as well, and that fees for both the
pension and health insurance plans will be deducted from the SFEU's
salary each month. A Commuting Allowance and other benefits will be
provided according to the rules of Ritsumeikan University.
6. Application
The following materials are required to apply for the position of SFELI at Ritsumeikan University:
(1) Completed application form (print legibly on either the English or
Japanese version of the form provided. It would be helpful if your
address and names of institutions were written in Chinese characters)
This form may be downloaded from our website (http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/) and completed by computer.
(2) An original certificate of the most recent academic degree earned
(3) If relevant, a list of academic works (graduate thesis, research
papers, etc.) with an abstract of the candidates’ three most
important publications (approximately 500 words each)
(4) Please include a stamped (¥90) self-addressed, 12㎝×23㎝ envelope with your application.
Application materials will not be returned.
Interviews may be conducted in September.
Please be informed that although a health certificate is not required at the time of application, it will be required prior
to actual employment at Ritsumeikan.
7. Application Deadline
Only applications received no later than August 31th, 2006 will be
accepted. Applications should be sent by registered express mail.
Applicants will be notified of the selection process results in October
2006.
8. Application Address
Put the above application materials in an envelop marked
“Application for ‘Shokutaku’ Full-time English
Language Instructor.” in red lettering and send it to the
following address by registered express mail (kakitome sokutatsu):
Office of Language Education (Gengo Kyoiku Suishin-ka)
Ritsumeikan University
Tojiin, Kita-machi 56-1, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8577
Japan
Tel: 81-75-465-7878 Fax: 81-75-465-8247 Email: gengo@st.ritsumei.ac.jp
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/mng/gl/koho/headline/info/saiyou/2006/syokutaku/syokutaku-spa-yoko060721.pdf
1．主たる担当科目・職務
(1) 1週あたり通年平均10単位時間のスペイン語（場合により休暇期間を含む）授業（1単位時間は90分）
(2) その他
① CLA（Center for Language Acquisition）での授業
② 本学の教育に関わって必要とされる業務等
2．応募資格
(1) スペイン語を母語とし、外国語として教える能力を有していること｡
(2) スペイン語教育学、スペイン語学、言語学、スペイン文学、スペイン文化論などの専門領域のうちいずれかを専攻し､ 応募時点で修士以上またはそれに相当する研究歴を有していること｡
(3) 修士号等の取得から10年以内であることが望ましい｡
(4)授業および日常的な事務連絡等に支障のない日本語能力を有していること。
3．募集人員および任用期間
(1) 募集人員 1名
(2) 任用期間 2007年4月1日～2008年3月31日（1年契約で更新は4回まで）
4．勤務地
本学衣笠キャンパス（京都市）、びわこ・くさつキャンパス(滋賀県草津市)
5．待遇
年俸4,200,000円(税込)、交通費他本学規程にもとづき支給、私学共済保険加入
※上記「1．主たる担当科目・職務(2)その他」の業務について依頼した場合は別途手当支給。
6．応募書類
(1) 本学所定の応募用紙（楷書で記入のこと）
(2) 最終学歴証明書（原本提出のこと）
(3) 研究業績リストおよび主要論文3点の概要（1点につき500wordsまたは400字程度にまとめたもの）
（4）宛名・住所記載の返信用封筒（長3封筒に90円切手貼り付けのこと）
※面接を9月中に行うことがある。
※応募時に健康診断書は不要。ただし、採用内定に先立ち、健康診断書の提出を求める。
※応募書類は返却しない。
なお、応募においてご提供いただいた個人情報は、本学の規程に従って適切に管理し、採用選考以外の目的には使用いたしません。
7．応募書類提出締切日
2006年8月31日（木）（書留速達で必着のこと）
封筒の表に「スペイン語嘱託講師応募書類在中」と朱書のこと
選考結果は、2006年10月中に本人宛に通知する。
8．応募書類提出先
〒603-8577 京都市北区等持院北町56-1 立命館大学言語教育企画課
TEL 075-465-7878 FAX 075-465-8247 E-mail：gengo＠st.ritsumei.ac.jp
以 上
RITSUMEIKAN JOB ADVERTISEMENTS 2002-2005
SAMPLE 2005 JOB
ANNOUNCEMENT (many more similar positions being offered), starting with comment
from Ritsumeikan General Union Branch Chair
Hey
Debito. FYI the jokin position at Rits
is being abolished,
to be replaced
by mostly shokutaku positions (one year
contracts
renewable 5 times, crap salary and
conditions)
and a scattering of ninkisei positions
(see http://jrecin.jst.go.jp/index.html
- jokin
salary, 5 year
non-tenure track position, subtext of
other
conditions is that applicant be of the "visiting
foreign
lecturer" type, preferring under 35 with PhD,
or specialists
in certain fields). - Our about-to-be
terminated
jokin members' jobs were all advertised as
shokutaku (see
jrec website). More information on our
battle is on
the GU website, where our Rits GU Branch
newsletter is
posted http://www.generalunion.org/
(see
Branches).
--Ritsumeikan General Union
COURTESY http://jrecin.jst.go.jp/index.html
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College of Economics
Ninkisei (Fixed Term)
Faculty Position Available
Applications are being accepted for ONE
five-year appointment as Professor or Assistant Professor in the College
of Economics, beginning April 1. Details are given below.
1. Offered
position: Professor/Assistant
Professor (fixed term) in the College of
Economics
teaching English language classes
2. Positions
available: 1
3. Field
of study: TESL/TEFL, Applied
Linguistics (including Material Development, Curriculum Design)
4. Responsibilities:
①
Teaching English language courses, Coordinating English programs
② Curriculum
reform for a new division (International Economics)
5. Qualifications:
In addition to qualifications below, it is preferable that applicants are able
to serve on various administrative and academic committees
regarding English education and also have an adequate command of Japanese to work with faculty colleagues and office staff.
①
Applicants should have a master
degree or above.
②
Applicants
should have more than three-year experience of teaching ESL/EFL at
university/college levels.
③
Applicants
should be native speakers of English or have native fluency of the language.
6.
Salary and
Benefits: Individual contracts will be based on relevant regulations of Ritsumeikan
University
7. Period
of Employment: April
1, 2006 - March 31, 2011 (for 5 years)
8. Start
Date of Employment: April 1, 2006
9. Documents
required for application (Please write either in English or Japanese.)
(1)
Curriculum vitae (including teaching experience) *Please fill
out applicable section of Form 1.
(2)
List of research achievements *Please fill out applicable
section of Form 2.
(3)
Copies of three major publications including books, monographs
and/or articles (Four copies each)
(4)
Degree certificate of last attended institution (Photocopies
are acceptable.)
(5)
An essay on your goals in teaching, to be approximately 500
words in English *Please fill out applicable section of Form 3.
(6)
Letters of Recommendation (optional)
(7)
Two self-addressed envelopes: One envelope will be used to
inform you of the receipt of your documents. If you do not receive this
information within 1 week after sending your documents, please contact the
office below. The second envelope will be used to inform you of our decision
for your employment.
* Forms 1, 2 & 3 can be
downloaded from the following web page:
http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/eng/
Applicants need not submit forms
from physical examinations, but will be required to undergo a checkup at our
university health services center before employment is official.
10. Application Deadline: Applications must
be received by October 15th, 2005.
11. Application Address:
Kyouin
Ninyou Jinji Gakari
College
of Economics, Ritsumeikan University
1-1-1,
Nojihigashi, Kusatsu, Shiga, 525-8577 Japan
Note ・On mailing the application
documents, write “Encl. application for English” in red ink on the envelope.
・Please send application documents by registered mail.
12. Selection Process: After a documentary examination,
we ask you to attend an interview at which time you should bring the original
version of your degree certificate.
13. For further information:
Ms. Tamai
Office
of Educational Affairs, College of Economics, Ritsumeikan University
TEL +81-77-561-3940 E-mail tamai@st.ritsumei.ac.jp
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Courtesy Ritsumeikan University's Job
Information Site
at http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/mng/gl/koho/headline/info/saiyou/index-j.htm
Downloaded July 5, 2002.
This document specifically found in downloadable Microsoft Word document form
at http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/mng/gl/koho/headline/info/saiyou/gaikokugo/eigojokinboshu1.doc
Japanese original, also included below, from
http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/mng/gl/koho/headline/info/saiyou/gaikokugo/eigojokinboshu2.doc
Positions Available
Native-Speaker �okin� Full-Time English Language Instructors*
Ritsumeikan University
*Native-Speaker
okin� Full-Time English Language Instructors (JFELI) are recruited
for the purpose of developing and improving English Language education at
Ritsumeikan University.
*JFELI are hired on contracts for one-year terms
renewable up to two times.
.
1. Responsibilities
(1) Each JFELI will teach an average of ten
credit-hours per week (one credit-hour is 90 minutes).
(2) Development of teaching materials, assisting with
affairs related to the entrance examination, coordination of hokutaku�
Full-Time English Language Instructors as well as part-time English
Instructors, etc.
(3) Intensive classes during summer and spring
vacations in lieu of regular classes and also classes at Center for Language
Acquisition (CLA) for extra pay.
(4) Teachers may also be asked to perform various other education-related
duties.
2.Qualifications for Employment - The candidate must exhibit sufficient ability
and enthusiasm for carrying out his/her duties according to the following
criteria:
(1) The JFELI must be a native speaker
of English and must be competent to teach English as a foreign
language; The JFELI must have a master's degree (or equivalent academic
background) at the time of application, with a research field in an area such
as the following : Applied Linguistics (methodology of Teaching English,
including CALL and other educational technologies, Testing, TESOL/TEFL),
Sociolinguistics, Linguistics, Intercultural Communication, Japanese Studies ,
Culture and Literature of English Speaking World , Social Sciences, etc.
(2) The JFELI must have some experience of teaching
English at university. It is preferable that the JFELI have an
experience of teaching TOEFL/TOEIC preparation courses and CALL material
development (including computer programming).
(3) It is preferred that the JFELI have obtained his/her qualifying degree
within ten years of applying for the JFELI position;
(4) The JFELI must have a level of Japanese language
proficiency which allows him/her to communicate effectively in classes in
Japanese if necessary and to handle daily administrative affairs.
Please note that teachers working as Jokinkoshi for Ritsumeikan University,
APU, Ritsumeikan High School and Junior High School during the present academic
year are not eligible to apply for the position of JFELI.
3. Number of openings for the JFELI position and period of employment
(1) Positions available: 3
(2) Term of Employment: April 1,2003 to March 31, 2006
(annual renewal of the contract could be made up to two times)
4.Place of Work
JFELI will not normally be asked to teach at both campuses. However, they may
be offered additional classes during the summer and spring at either of the two
campuses.
5. Conditions of Employment
Annual Salary:¥6,134,400 (taxable)
*Extra allowance shall be paid for teaching classes at CLA.
Medical Insurance - JFELI s are required to join the Mutual Aid Association of
Private School Personnel (Shigaku Kyosai) for the duration of their employment
at Ritsumeikan University. Ritsumeikan University and the JFELI shall pay a
prorated cost according to the Japanese law. Please be advised that all JFELIs
are required to join the Shigaku Kyosai pension scheme as well, and that fees
for both pension and health insurance will be deducted from salary each month.
Commuting Allowance and other benefits will be provided according to the rules
of Ritsumeikan University.
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6. Application - The following materials are required to apply for the position
of SFELI at Ritsumeikan University:
(1) Completed application form (print legibly on either the English or Japanese
version of the form provided. It would save us a lot of trouble if your address
and names of institutions were written in Chinese characters.)
(2) Copy of most recent academic degree earned
(3) If relevant, list of academic works (graduate thesis, research papers,
etc.) with an abstract of each (approximately 500 words each) .
(4) Please include a stamped (¥90) self-addressed, 12ｺBｪ~23ｺB envelope with your application.
(5) If you have a copy of your English classes available on video (VHS) ,
please forward it to us.
(6) The materials you will send will not be returned to you.
Please let us know your e-mail address and telephone number in case we need to
arrange an interview during the vacation.
Please be informed that although a health certificate is not required at the
time of application, it will be required prior to actual employment at
Ritsumeikan.
7. Application Deadline - Only applications received no later than August 31,
2002 will be accepted. Application should be sent by registered express mail.
Applicants will be notified of the selection process results in November, 2002.
8. Application Address - Send applications by registered mail and indicate on
the envelope: Application for Full-time English Language Instructors
Office of Academic Affairs (Gakuji-ka)
Ritsumeikan University
Tojiin, Kita-machi 56-1, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8577
Japan
Tel: 81-75-465-8161 Fax: 81-75-465-8155
e-mail: gakujika@st.ritsumei.ac.jp
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
RITSUMEIKAN JOB ADVERTISEMENT 2001
Courtesy NACSIS, at http://cis.nii.ac.jp/local/docs/10951-e.html
Japanese original, found at http://cis.nii.ac.jp/local/docs/10951.html,
below English advertisement
Ritsumeikan. [English Language]
Position: Lecturer
Research Field: English Language
Deadline for Application: August 31, 2001
Positions Available
Native-Speaker Full-Time English Language Instructors
Ritsumeikan University
Native-speaker Full-time English Language
Instructors (FLI) are recruited for the purpose of developing and
improving English language education at Ritsumeikan University, as well as
promoting relations and mutual understanding between Japan and English-speaking
nations.
1. Responsibilities
a. Primary Responsibilities - FLIs are responsible for conducting
English-language
courses with focus upon the following areas:
i. Development of aural and oral skills;
ii. Development of conversational and written expression;
iii. Presentation and discussion of intercultural issues.
b. Secondary Responsibilities:
i. Development of teaching materials;
ii. Assisting with international activities at Ritsumeikan University;
iii. Assisting with students' extracurricular activities;
iv. Assisting with affairs related to the entrance examination;
v. Intensive classes during summer and spring vacations;
vi. Other education-related areas at Ritsumeikan, as determined by the
administration.
c. Classroom Instruction Hours - Each FLI will teach
an average of ten credit-hours per week (one credit-hour is 90 minutes).
2. Qualifications for Employment - The FLI must exhibit sufficient ability and
enthusiasm in
carrying out his/her duties according to the following criteria:
a. The FLI must be a native speaker of English and must be competent to teach
English
as a foreign language;
b. The FLI must have a master's or doctoral degree
(or equivalent academic background)
at the time of application, with a research field in an area such as the
following:
TESOL/TEFL, Sociolinguistics, Applied Linguistics (including CALL and other
educational technologies), Testing, Intercultural Communication, or Japanese
Studies;
c. Experience with TEFL/TESL (including education in international
understanding or
development education conducted in English), or CALL material development
(including computer programming) is preferred;
d. It is preferred that the FLI have obtained his/her qualifying degree within
ten
years of applying for the FLI position;
e. It is preferred that the FLI be able to have a level of Japanese language
proficiency which allows him/her to communicate effectively in classes and to
handle daily administrative affairs.
3. Number of openings for the FLI position and Period of Employment
a. Positions available: 7
b. Term of Employment: April 1,2002 to March 31,
2005
(However, annual renewal of the contract is required by
the Japanese Labor
Standard Law)
4. Conditions of Employment
a. Annual Salary: ¥6,134,400 (taxable)
The above amount shall be paid in the following manner:
Monthly salary: ¥340,800
Bonus: ¥2,044,800 (Equivalent to six months' salary);
to be disbursed in two installments (Three months'
equivalent in June and three months' equivalent in
December)
b. Research Facilities and Allowance - Each FLI will be provided with a
research
allowance of ¥60,000 for each six-month period, totaling ¥120,000 for
one year.
FLIs will have access to a common research room.
c. Traveling Allowance - For those living outside of Japan, Ritsumeikan
University
will reimburse travel expenses for the FLI and his/her immediate family from
their
home country to Kyoto, Japan, including economy class airline tickets to Kansai
International Airport. Reimbursement for travel expenses will be provided after
the FLI's arrival in Kyoto, Japan. Upon successful
completion of the contract,
Ritsumeikan will also provide return travel expenses for the FLI and his/her
immediate family. In the case that the FLI is employed elsewhere in Japan
following the completion of his/her contract, return travel expenses will not
be
provided.
d. Shipping Allowance - Ritsumeikan will provide an allowance up to a maximum
of
¥500,000 for shipping expenses of personal, household goods from abroad,
and
¥300,000 for moving expenses of personal, household goods from within
Japan. In
the latter case, payment will be made only if the applicant who is living more
than 80 km from either JR Kyoto station or JR Minami-Kusatsu station moves to a
location less than 80 km from the above mentioned stations.
e. Accommodation Allowance - Ritsumeikan will provide ¥30,000 every month
towards
accommodation expenses (or ¥15,000 per person if two or more FLIs share the
same
residence.)
f. Housing Assistance - If necessary, Ritsumeikan will provide the FLI with an
introduction to a real estate agency. Also, Ritsumeikan will provide an initial
housing assistance payment of ¥400.000(taxable) only to those who need to
move
and are eligible for payment under Article 4-d above and not to anyone already
living less than 80 km from either JR Kyoto station or JR Minami-Kusatsu station.
g. Commuting Allowance - Daily commuting expenses will be reimbursed by
Ritsumeikan
in the same manner as reimbursement for regular employees of Ritsumeikan.
h. Medical Insurance - FLIs are required to join the Mutual Aid Association of
Private
School Personnel for the duration of their employment at Ritsumeikan
University.
Ritsumeikan University and the FLI shall pay a pro-rated cost as determined by
Ritsumeikan University. The Health Center at Ritsumeikan University is
available
for general health consultation for FLIs.
i. Place of Work - Work responsibilities will primarily be undertaken at the
campus
of the college to which the FLI is assigned. However, FLIs may also be required
to undertake responsibilities at the other campuses of Ritsumeikan University.
Ritsumeikan presently has two campuses, the Kinugasa campus located in Kyoto
city,
and the Biwako-Kusatsu campus located in Kusatsu city, Shiga Prefecture.
j. Alien Registration and Visa Renewal - Alien registration and visa renewal
procedures will be explained upon arrival.
5. Application - The following materials are required to apply for the position
of FLI at
Ritsumeikan University:
a. Completed application form (print legibly on either the English or Japanese
version
of the form provided)
b. Copy of most recent academic degree earned
c. List of academic works (graduate thesis, research
papers, etc.) with an abstract of
each (approximately 500 words each)
Please be informed that although a health certificate is not required at the
time of
application, it will be required prior to actual employment at Ritsumeikan.
6. Application Deadline - Only applications received no later than August 31,
2001 will be
accepted. Applicants will be notified of the selection process results in
November 2001.
7. Application Address - Send applications by registered mail and indicate on
the envelope:
Application for Full-time English Language Instructors
Office of Academic Affairs (Gakuji-ka)
Ritsumeikan University
Tojiin, Kita-machi 56-1, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8577
Japan
Tel: 81-75-465-8161 Fax: 81-75-465-8155
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday)