LINGUIST List 14.2975

Fri Oct 31 2003

Jobs: TESL: Teacher, Niigata, Japan

Editor for this issue: Sarah Murray <sarahlinguistlist.org>

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1. siucniigata, TESL: Teacher, Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Niigata

University or Organization: Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Niigata
Department: Intensive English Department
Rank of Job: Teacher
Specialty Areas: Teaching English as a Second Language


Description:

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in Niigata (Japan) is
seeking 2 full-time instructors to teach in the Intensive English
Program starting March 8, 2004.

TERM: One short-term contract (between � and � of a year) and one
long-term contract (approx. one year) will be offered. Both contracts
may be extendable.

QUALIFICATIONS: MA in TEFL/TESL/TESOL, Linguistics or related field
and experience teaching ESL/EFL in an academic setting. The working
environment features aspects of both an American university and a
Japanese business; cooperation is essential. Candidates must also be
flexible regarding participation in school events and activities.
Some experience with Japanese learning and teaching styles will be
helpful.

DUTIES: Teach English language classes in an intensive coordinated
program. Class load is 20 hours a week. Instructors are also
expected to hold 5 office hours a week, attend faculty meetings and
participate in occasional school/dorm events and recruitment
activities.

SALARY & BENEFITS: 300,000 yen per month (about $ 2,700 at the
exchange rate of $1.00 = 110 yen). Free housing near campus,
subsidized health insurance, paid vacation and holidays, relocation
allowance of 150,000 yen, contract completion bonus.

Submit cover letter, resume highlighting teaching experience and three
letters of reference (non-returnable). Well organized Email
applications will be accepted.



Address for Applications:

	Attn: Director of IEP Cameron Crawford
	SIUC-N
	439-1 Oaza Nagahashi
	Nakajo, Niigata 959-2637
	Japan 
 
	Position is open until filled


Contact Information:
	Director of IEP Cameron Crawford
	Email: siucnsearchyahoo.com
	Tel: 0254-43-6200
	Website: http://www.siu.edu/~nakajo