Full-time University Assistant Professor

Positions Available at the Center for English Education and Development, Saitama University

The Center for English Education and Development, Saitama University invites applications for the following positions teaching English.


1. Position: Assistant Professor (2 openings)

2. Affiliation: The Center for English Education and Development, Saitama University

3. Terms of Contract: Five (5) years with option to renew once (10 years total)

4. Duties:
(1) Teach undergraduate-level English courses, including Preparation for TOEIC, Academic Speaking, Academic Writing, Academic Lecture, Basic English.
(2) Assist in designing and developing course curriculum.
(3) Assist in designing and producing teaching materials.
(4) Advise students in the English Resource Center within the Center for English Education and Development, which provides a meeting area devoted to conversation, tutoring, and extracurricular activities for students who wish to supplement their English studies.
(5) Perform other responsibilities as needed.

5. Starting Date: April 1, 2008

6. Research Grant: Funds of a specific, fixed amount to be used for research or educational equipment expenses will be granted to the successful candidates after April 1, 2008.

7. Required Qualifications:
(1) Applicants should have a BA, MA, and/or a PhD. Preference will be given to applicants with degrees in TESOL, English Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or a related field.
(2) Applicants should have expertise, experience, and excellent skills in teaching English.
(3) Applicants should be native English speakers under the age of fifty (50) as of April 1, 2008.
(4) Nationality and **** will not be considered.

8. Documents Required:
(1) A complete curriculum vitae
(2) A list of publications
(3) A portfolio of one to three (1~3) academic papers or educational materials the applicant has written
(4) A photocopy of each degree
(5) A letter of recommendation
(6) A short essay on your motives for applying and your educational philosophy

9. Applicants will be screened by committee. Finalists will be interviewed. Any travel expenses incurred will not be reimbursed.

10. Deadline: November 2, 2007

11. Submit your documents to:

Director-General, Organization of Education and Student Support
Saitama University, Shimo-Okubo 255, Sakura-ku
Saitama-shi, Saitama-ken 338-8570 JAPAN

Please write "Application Documents for the Center for English Education and Development Enclosed" in red letters on your envelope and register your mail. Documents submitted will not be returned unless requested.

12. If you have any questions, or if you would like to submit your application materials electronically, please contact Dana Beckelman at 048-858-3649 or beckelmandana@yahoo.com .