Full-time, Tenure-Track Positions in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program, Faculty of International Liberal Arts, Akita International University (AIU)

Job Details

Akita International University (AIU), located in Akita, Japan, is currently seeking two qualified applicants to teach in our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program. The individuals hired will be appointed at the lecturer, assistant/associate professor, or full professor level. The positions are both tenure-track. Expected start date is April 1, 2024 (negotiable).

AIU opened in 2004 as the first public ‘university corporation’ in Japan and, in recent years, it has been receiving growing attention from leading companies, other higher educational institutions and the mass media, for its unique education policy. The University is committed to the provision of a full international liberal arts curriculum and all the undergraduate teaching is conducted entirely in English (with the exception of the Japanese language program). All students are also required to spend a minimum of one year studying abroad at one of our approximately 200 overseas exchange partners. Normally, there are about 800 Japan-based undergraduate students and 200 short-term international exchange students from all over the world enrolled in the university. There are also approximately 60 Japanese and international students enrolled in AIU’s professional graduate school. AIU is famous for the recognized quality of its students and AIU faculty enjoy the benefits of teaching highly motivated individuals. For more information, please refer to https://web.aiu.ac.jp/en/.

English courses clearly play a fundamental role in the student’s education at AIU from their freshman year until they graduate. All incoming freshmen (with the exception of a few native/near-native students who have received a significant portion of their prior education in English) take preparatory academic courses in speaking and listening, reading, and writing and stay in the intensive English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program until they have sufficient mastery of the language to move on to take various liberal arts courses in the Global Business, Global Studies, or Global Connectivity programs. And, even after completing the EAP program, students are required to take Academic Reading across Disciplines as well as Composition I and Composition II – Introduction to Research Writing. Other undergraduate English courses available for students at AIU include Speech Communication, Introduction to English Studies, English Literature, Sociolinguistics, Linguistics, and Applied Linguistics.

AIU is looking for vibrant candidates with a passion for, and records of achievement in, classroom teaching and research. To this end, it welcomes applications from candidates who have earned a PhD or a Master’s degree in a relevant field, e.g., SLA, TESOL, Linguistics or Applied Linguistics.

Job Salary & Benefits

The initial appointment is based on a three-year, fixed-term contract. The contract is renewable up to two times, and tenure is possible. Salary is competitive within Japan and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Generous benefits are also included as part of the remuneration, including a substantial housing allowance, health insurance, and a research fund allowance.

Further Information

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Expected start date is April 1, 2024 (negotiable).

To be considered for the position, please complete the online application form and upload the following documents through the URL below.

1. A letter of application,
2. Curriculum Vitae,
3. A statement of teaching philosophy,
4. A brief description of research interests,
5. A list of courses previously taught,
6. Contact information for three current references,
7. Unofficial transcripts of all graduate school coursework,
8. A lesson plan in EFL speaking and listening, reading, or writing development at the college level that you would be willing to demonstrate.

Online Application Form: https://forms.gle/mphoPkP8EScNn3Kh6

After screening, selected candidates will be asked to submit a short 1-2 minute self-recorded video (using Zoom or similar) where the applicant will briefly outline (a) their motivation for applying and (b) why they believe they are a strong candidate for the position they are seeking. Further shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial interview via Zoom. Final short-listed candidates will be invited, at the university’s expense, to give an in-person class demonstration lesson and receive a final in-person interview. International applicants are encouraged to apply.

AIU is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to encourage diversity in our faculty and staff whenever possible.

Documents submitted in support of your application will only be used for the purpose of making a selection decision. Unfortunately, we are unable to return documents submitted as part of this process.

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