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 seeking a qualified applicant to teach in our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program. The successful candidate will be appointed at the lecturer, assistant professor, associate professor, or full professor level. This is a tenure-track position with an expected start date of April 1, 2025 (negotiable).

Founded in 2004 as Japan’s first public ‘university corporation,’ AIU has gained increasing recognition from leading companies, other higher education institutions, and the mass media for its unique educational approach. The university offers a comprehensive international liberal arts curriculum, with all undergraduate courses taught entirely in English, except for the Japanese language program. All students are required to spend at least one year studying abroad at one of our approximately 200 overseas exchange partners.
AIU typically enrolls around 800 Japan-based undergraduate students and 200 short-term international exchange students from across the globe. Additionally, about 60 Japanese and international students are enrolled in AIU’s professional graduate school. AIU is known for the high quality of its students, and its faculty enjoy the opportunity to teach highly motivated individuals. For more information, please refer to http://web.aiu.ac.jp/en/.

English courses play a fundamental role in students’ education at AIU from their freshman year until graduation. All incoming freshmen (except for a few native or 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. They remain in the intensive English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program until they have achieved sufficient mastery of the language to progress to various liberal arts courses in the Global Business, Global Studies, or Global Connectivity programs.
Even after completing the EAP program, students must take courses such as Academic Reading Across Disciplines, Composition I, and Composition II – Introduction to Research Writing. Additional undergraduate English courses available at AIU include Speech Communication, creative writing, Introduction to English Studies, English Literature, Sociolinguistics, Linguistics, and Applied Linguistics.

AIU seeks vibrant candidates with a passion for and a proven record of achievement in classroom teaching and research. We welcome applications from candidates with a PhD or a Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as Second Language Acquisition (SLA), TESOL, Linguistics, or Applied Linguistics.

Job Salary & Benefits

 The initial appointment is a three-year, fixed-term contract, which is renewable up to two times, with the possibility of tenure. The salary is competitive within Japan and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The remuneration package includes generous benefits, such as a partial housing allowance, health insurance, and a research fund allowance.

Further Information

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. The expected start date is April 1, 2025 (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. Copies of official 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://web.aiu.ac.jp/en/news/83998/

After an initial screening of the submitted documents, selected candidates will be asked to provide a short 1-2 minute self-recorded video (using Zoom or a similar platform). In this video, applicants should briefly outline (a) their motivation for applying and (b) why they believe they are a strong candidate for the position. Candidates who advance beyond this stage will be contacted for an initial interview via Zoom. Final shortlisted candidates will be invited, at the university’s expense, to give an in-person class demonstration and attend a final in-person interview. International applicants are encouraged to apply.
AIU is an equal opportunity employer and believes strongly in the importance of diversity within its community and strongly encourages applications from all under-represented groups, including women and gender minorities.
Documents submitted in support of your application will only be used for the selection process. Unfortunately, we cannot return documents submitted as part of this process.

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