Background of the recruitment and description of the project

Through English education, early study abroad, and specialized courses, students learn about the lifestyles and spiritual cultures of various countries around the world. This is not only to “know the world,” but also to develop human resources who can look at Japanese and Hokuriku culture from different perspectives and find new values in it.

https://www.seiryo-u.ac.jp/u/education/humanities/inter_02.html

Work content and job description

Courses to be taught: EAP subjects (English for Academic Purposes), which are compulsory English courses for first-year students before studying abroad, and Academic Writing.

Number of hours of teaching: 2–4 classes per week (annual average).

Assigned department

Existing departments: Faculty of Humanities, Department of Global Englishes

Job type

Lecturer (part-time)

Research field

Humanities & Social Sciences - Linguistics
Humanities & Social Sciences - English linguistics
Humanities & Social Sciences - Foreign language education

Wages

Wage per class amount: 168,000 yen–168,000 yen.

1 course unit (11,200 yen per class × 15 sessions): 168,000 yen.

Payment method: For semester-based courses, 28,000 yen/month for 6 months; for quarter-based courses, 56,000 yen/month for 3 months.
Transportation expenses will be reimbursed separately in accordance with established policy.

Working hours

Working hours: 08:50–17:50.

Holidays: weekends, winter break, spring break, and School Foundation Day (October 5). The observance or non-observance of national holidays varies annually depending on the academic calendar. Applicants may have work on national holidays.

Overtime and other explanations: 2 to 4 periods/week (depending on the timetable) in the following time slots:

1st period 8:50–10:20
2nd period 10:35–12:05
3rd period 12:50–14:20
4th period 14:35–16:05
5th period 16:20–17:50

Application requirements

Qualifications

Education and Degree Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher (Master's degree or higher and education-related degrees preferred).

Work experience

Native English speakers or those with equivalent ability. (Can conduct classes in English.)
Have sufficient enthusiasm and ability for English education.
Able to cooperate with full-time and part-time faculty members of the University.
Able to communicate in Japanese. (JLPT N2 level or higher preferred.)

Official qualification in specific field, etc.

TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA or other certifications.

Description

Able to live within Kanazawa city or nearby during employment.

Employment Type

Part-timer

Contract period

Nontenured - Non-tenure track.

April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028 (may be renewed on an annual basis.)

Probationary period present: six month.

Work location

920-8620 Ishikawa 10-1 Ushi, Gosho-machi, Kanazawa City

Kanazawa Seiryo University

Compensation

Various systems

Bonus: Provided.
Transportation expenses: Provided. Paid if the distance is 2 km or more. Maximum: 60,000 yen/month.

Insurance

Worker's accident insurance: available.

Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

Smoking areas are designated.

Supplementary explanation of compensation

Other: An employer-sponsored childcare facility (non-licensed childcare facility) is available.

The institution provides this childcare facility to support faculty and staff in balancing their professional responsibilities with their family life (child-rearing).

Application Considerations

Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)

For applicants applying from outside of Japan, mock classes and interviews can be conducted online.

Others

Please note that you are responsible for your own travel expenses for the interview.

Number of hired

2 person(s).

Description: 2 or 3.

Hiring date: 2027/04/01.

Starting date: 2027/04/01.

Job content supplemental explanation

Kanazawa Seiryo University is now accepting applications for a part-time English lecturer in Faculty of Humanities, who will teach English (Four skills including IELTS content and Academic Writing).

Application period

2026/10/20–2026/11/13 Deadline for receipt.

Your application must arrive by Friday November 13, 2026, 23:59 Japan Standard Time.

Application method

Attached documents

Application Form: Online Submission, Mailing

① Curriculum vitae (using the KSU prescribed format). Please submit both PDF data and Microsoft Word data.

Achievements and Activities: Online Submission, Mailing

② Educational achievement form (using the KSU prescribed format). Please submit both PDF data and Microsoft Word data.

Other online application forms

③ List of experiences and achievements (using the KSU prescribed format). Please submit both PDF data and Microsoft Word data.

④ Essay (it should be around 500 words in English) describing your aspiration to be involved in education at Kanazawa Seiryo University (using the KSU prescribed format). Please submit both PDF data and Microsoft Word data.

⑤ Certificates (copies) of degrees and qualifications (TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA, etc.). Please submit PDF data.

⑥ Available work days form (using the KSU prescribed format). Please submit both PDF data and Microsoft Word data.

Please download the attached form from the link at the bottom of this page.

Please combine all documents into a Zip file and name the file “Last Name_First Name_Faculty of Humanities Part-time English Lecturer Application.zip”. Please password-protect the file and send the password promptly by a separate e-mail. The subject of the e-mail should be “Application for part-time English lecturer in the Faculty of Humanities.” The maximum size of the email received by the University is 10 MB. If you do not receive a reply within three days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and other holidays), please contact us.

Personal information obtained from applicants will be used only for the purpose of screening. We may ask you to submit additional documents during the screening process.

Return of application documents

As a general rule, the documents you submit will not be returned.

Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)

920-8620 Ishikawa 10-1 Ushi, Gosho-machi, Kanazawa City

Kanazawa Seiryo University – Academic Affairs Division

Precautions: Please write “Application Documents for Part-time English Instructor Position” in red on the envelope, and send it via Letter Pack or registered mail (kan'i kakitome).

JREC-IN Portal web application: Not available.

E-mail Application: Accept.

kyomu(at)seiryo-u.ac.jp

Please change (at) to @ and send it.

Recruiting Institution's Web application system: Not available.

Selection / Notification of result

Selection

For those who pass the initial screening of documents, the second screening will consist of mock classes and interviews. The second round of selection will be held on the late of December (adjustments may be made on weekdays). For applicants applying from outside of Japan, mock classes and interviews can be conducted online.

Notification of result

Final notification of acceptance or rejection is scheduled in early to mid January. (Notification by e-mail and mail)

Contact details