English teaching position (Part-time lecturer in Graduate School EAP/ESP Program大学院技術英語)

Job description

Background of the recruitment and description of the project

The University of Electro-Communications (UEC Tokyo), a national university of science and technology in Chofu, Tokyo, is seeking multiple candidates for part-time English teaching positions from April 1, 2027. This employment is valid for the spring semester of 2027 with possible renewals upon mutual agreement.

Work content and job description

Teaching “Graduate school Technical English" (GTE) courses (大学院技術英語科目)

Assigned department

Existing departments

Technical English Section, General Education Division

Job type

Lecturer (part-time)

Research field

• Humanities & Social Sciences - English linguistics
• Humanities & Social Sciences - Foreign language education
• Informatics - Unspecified
• Natural Science - Unspecified
• Manufacturing Technology - Unspecified

Wages

Wage per class Amount: 10400 yen ~

Working hours

Working hours: 16:15-17:45

Overtime and other explanations: Monday (16:15-17:45) for spring semester only; Thursday (16:15-17:45) for spring semester only

Application requirements

Qualifications

Education and Degree Requirements

Ph.D. / Doctor / Master

Work experience

1. Completion of a Ph.D. or a MA in science and engineering fields and/or English education; (The candidates should have at least two refereed academic publications.)
2. Experience in teaching academic and/or scientific/technical English at tertiary level in Japan;
3. Adequate understanding of EAP and ESP approach to English education, especially in the area of EST (English for Science and Technology);
4. Advanced proficiency and abilities to teach graduate students in English;
5. Willingness to work cooperatively in a coordinated English program and with faculty members of students' disciplines;
6. Willingness to attend course meetings and faculty development activities;
7. Working proficiency in Japanese required to handle administrative requirements of the university.

Employment Type

Others

Lecturer (part-time)

Contract period

Nontenured - Non-tenure track

This employment is valid for the spring semester of 2027 only (2027/04/01 - 2027/9/30), with possible annual renewals upon mutual agreement.

Probationary period absent

Work location

〒182-8585 Tokyo 1-5-1 Chofugaoka, Chofu

Compensation

Various systems

Transportation expenses: available

Others: In accordance with the regulation of UEC Tokyo.

Wage per class amount: 10400 yen ~

Insurance

Others: In accordance with the regulation of UEC Tokyo.

Supplementary explanation of compensation

In accordance with the regulation of UEC Tokyo.

Number of hired

3 person(s)

Description

3 part-time English lecturers for the following classes:

• Monday (16:15-17:45) for spring semester only;
• Thursday (16:15-17:45) for spring semester only

Hiring date: 2027/04/01

Starting date: 2027/04/01

Application period

2026/10/28~2026/12/25 Postmark deadline

Early submission is recommended as hiring is conducted on a rolling basis. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications will be accepted past the deadline until positions are filled.

Application method

Attached documents

Application Form: Online Submission

Achievements and Activities: Online Submission

Other online application forms

1. CV in English including a photo, a resume (personal background information, qualifications, relevant work experience with university names, departments and course titles), and a list of academic achievements detailing presentations, publications (for each paper, indicate whether they are refereed or not) or other academic research activities and qualifications.
2. A cover letter in English outlining your past teaching experiences, your reasons for the application, and your goals in education for science English education at UEC Tokyo within 2 pages of A4 sheet.
3. Electronic copy of two refereed publications.
4. Names, job titles, affiliations, contact information (including e-mail address), and relation of 3 references.

Return of application documents

We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

JREC-IN Portal Web application: Not available

E-mail Application: Accept

tes-kyoumu-group(at)gl.cc.uec.ac.jp

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Recruiting Institution's Web application system: Not available

Selection / Notification of result

Selection

After the first round of qualification vetting, short-listed candidates will be invited to interviews on campus.

(Early submission is recommended as the selection will be processed in the order of the arrival of the application materials. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications will be accepted past the deadline until positions are filled. )

Notification of result

By email to applicants.

Contact details

The University of Electro-Communications

Technical English Section, General Education Division

Professor SHI Jie

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