Part-time English Lecturer  
Faculty of Letters, Department of English - April 1st, 2024

【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 English Department. Creating a syllabus based on department guidelines for the classes in conjunction with the course supervisors. Attending annual teacher’s meeting. 

【Job details (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】
Three positions, two to three classes each. 

【Starting date】
April 1, 2024

Qualifications
An M.A. or higher degree in a relevant field related to language teaching, such as ESL, EFL, education, literature, linguistics, or a 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. Monthly compensation depends on Meiji Gakuin University regulations, 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). Health insurance is not included.

Application period
August 1, 2023
September 15, 2023

【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 a link to 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/CV1-26.docx

【Selection process (selection method and hiring decision), notification of result】

We will review all applications and hold interviews on Zoom (at the convenience of both applicants and the university). 

 
【Contact details (department, official position, name, e-mail address, and phone number of the responsible person)】 * Important

For questions, please contact: 
Michael Pronko

Professor, English Department
pronko@ltr.meijigakuin.ac.jp

Additional information
All students are in the English Department, 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.

*Meiji Gakuin University’s founding spirit of nurturing human character is based on Christian values. The university hopes candidates will understand the spirit of Meiji Gakuin’s educational foundation.
* The retirement age at our university is 70 years old.