Job Announcement: University of Aizu
English; TESOL: Assistant/Associate Professor, University of Aizu, Aizu-Wakamatsu, Fukushima, Japan
| Employer: |
University of Aizu
Center for Language Research http://clrweb.u-aizu.ac.jp |
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| Job Location: | Aizu-Wakamatsu, Fukushima, Japan | ||
| Rank or Title: |
Asst/Assoc Professor |
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| Linguistic Field(s): |
Applied Linguistics
TESOL |
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| Language Specialty: | English | ||
| LL Issue: | 23.2271 | ||
| Date Posted: | 11-May-2012 | ||
| Job Description: |
The University of Aizu is now accepting applications for a tenure-track appointment for the Associate or Senior Associate level, based on candidate qualifications. Following a probationary period of 3 years, tenure may be granted (based on a clear evaluative process) until the mandatory retirement age of 65 (as defined by Japanese labour law). Starting Date: April 1, 2013 (or as soon thereafter as possible) Qualifications: - Doctorate in hand (or proof of imminent completion) - Commitment to, and experience in, teaching English relevant to university students who are studying in computer science and engineering - Scholarly publications and professional experience - International experience (preferable to have lived, studied, or worked outside one’s native country) Our center has a need for applicants with: - Training and experience in assessment of language proficiency - Experience with computer-assisted language learning (including unix/linux server maintenance) Although our primary consideration will be the selection of a candidate from those with strengths in language teaching. Duties: - Teach 4-5 courses per semester (including a thesis writing course; one course meets for 90 minutes each week) - Develop instruction - Serve on committees - Conduct and publish research Salary: Highly competitive, and based on university’s established salary scale. Benefits: - Subsidized furnished housing in faculty apartments - Large, well-equipped private office in modern building - New-employee allowance for computer and research equipment - Well-equipped, high-tech classrooms - Annual budget for research, business travel, academic memberships, etc. - Consulting and other business activities permitted - Winter utilities allowance - Full-time employment with retirement and health benefits - Transportation costs to Aizuwakamatsu - Only two and a half hours from Tokyo by train For additional information, please see the application URL below. Submission Package: - Cover letter (in English) - CV (in English) - Copies of two representative publications (in English) - Name, affiliation, and contact information (including email) for three people who will recommend you - Photocopies of university diplomas (with English translations if not originally in English) - URLs of any online work or educational materials (in English) All documents should be sent (digitally) to Professor Yuko Kensen at clr-position@u-aizu.ac.jp. Please use the subject line "Attention: CLR Faculty Selection Committee." |
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| Application Deadline: | 05-Jul-2012 | ||
| Application Email: |
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| Application URL: | http://clrweb.u-aizu.ac.jp | ||
| Contact Information: |
Professor Johne
Brine
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