Openings for Part-Time EFL Teachers
Department of English
【Explanation of institution (recruitment background, institution details,
explanation of project, etc.)】
Teaching classes part-time in our first- and second-year English language program in
the Department of English. Creating a syllabus based on department guidelines for the
classes in conjunction with the course supervisors. Attending annual teacher’s meeting.
【Jobdetails (duties, subject responsible for, etc.)】
Teach two to three classes of first- and second-year English. Classes include reading,
writing, listening, and speaking, as well as academic skills and content-based subjects. .
Teachers must follow guidelines, but also be active in constructing activities,
preparing assignments and supervising students’ language learning.
【Address of work location and other information】
Meiji Gakuin University Yokohama Campus
【Number of positions】
Two positions, two to three classes each.
【Starting date】
April 1, 2022
【Period of Contract】 Contracts are for one year, renewable annually for a maximum of 5 years total.
【Qualifications】 An M.A. or higher degree in a relevant field, in particular related to language
teaching, such as ESL, EFL, education, literature, linguistics or related field. Three
publications on a language teaching-related topic. Experience teaching university
English classes.
【Compensation】 Compensation is in accordance with university personnel regulations for 15 class periods per semester, two
semesters in one year, and ranges from 28,000 to 31,500 yen per class per month (divided over 12 months per year).
The exact amount is determined by the years since you completed your degree.
Commuting fees are also reimbursed (within certain limits).
Social insurance is not included.
【Application period】 October 1, 2021
(Please send sooner if possible. If there are a large number of applicants, the
application may be closed before the deadline)
【Application method (including where to send documents)】 Send CV, cover letter, list of publications and three relevant publications by email to
the English Department Office:
english@ltr.meijigakuin.ac.jp.
Please put "Part-time teaching position (EFL)" in the subject line.
You will receive a brief confirmation email once it’s received.
Attached is the university’s official CV format, however other CV formats are
acceptable for these positions.
https://www.meijigakuin.ac.jp/personnel/faculty_member_log/attachment/CV1-20.doc
【Selection process (selection method and hiring decision), notification of result】 We will review all applications and hold interviews in October on Zoom (at the
convenience of both applicants and the university).
【Contact details (department, official position, name, and e-mail address of the
responsible person)】* Important For questions, please contact:
Michael Pronko
Professor, Department of English
Email:
pronko@ltr.meijigakuin.ac.jp【
Additional information】
All students are in the Department of English, so they are highly motivated to
improve their English. As a result, we are looking for teachers who are similarly
interested in creating and teaching dynamic and engaging classes.
Applicants should also understand that the founding spirit of Meiji Gakuin University
focuses on education influenced by Christian values, which is an important part of the
university tradition.