ELI at Kanda University of International Studies

ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

KANDA UNIVERSITY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

LECTURER POSITIONS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

I. ANNOUNCEMENT

The English Language Institute (ELI) of Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) has openings for suitably qualified lecturers of English as a foreign language. These lecturer positions are for a three-year period commencing 1st April 2024. There is an option, by mutual consent following a favorable reappointment review, to renew the initial three-year contract for a period of two further years thereby making a maximum of five years.

II. KANDA UNIVERSITY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Kanda University of International Studies (https://www.kandagaigo.ac.jp/kuis/english/) is a private university dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the areas of foreign language education, intercultural communication, linguistics, and culture studies. The University comprises two faculties: (i) The Faculty of Foreign Languages and (ii) The Faculty of Global Liberal Arts. The Faculty of Foreign Languages has four undergraduate departments: English, International Communication, Asian Languages, and Ibero-American Languages. The university also grants an MA in TESOL, and MA and PhD degrees in linguistics.

KUIS is fully accredited by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Approximately 4000 students are presently enrolled. The KUIS campus is situated in Makuhari, Chiba Prefecture, which is approximately 40 minutes by train from central Tokyo. The university is set in an educational zone with other universities and educational institutions. Makuhari Messe Convention and Exhibition Centre, the World Business Garden, international hotels, Zozo Marine Baseball Stadium, shopping malls, sports clubs and several parks are also nearby.

III. THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE (ELI)

The ELI was founded in 1989 with four full-time members. It now employs 64 lecturers, representing a diversity of nationalities and backgrounds. The University graduated its first four-year cohort in March, 1991. The ELI cooperates with the aforementioned departments to provide all first- and second-year students with a progressive English language education.

IV. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & QUALITIES

Essential:

• A Master’s Degree in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language, English Education, Applied Linguistics, Language and Literacy Studies, or another closely related field (other fields may also be considered)
• Evidence of research / scholarly engagement (e.g. research activities, academic presentations, publications, etc.)
• Significant practical experience in teaching English (as a second language), particularly in academic contexts and at the post-secondary level
• A strong interest in working with Japanese students, together with an interest in Japanese language and culture
• A positive, cooperative disposition and a willingness to work collaboratively
• A willingness to participate in (departmental) course evaluation
• A willingness, to teach online when necessary.

Highly Desirable:

• An interest/background in language-related areas such as:
  • Research
  • Multiliteracies
  • Discourse and Textual Analysis
  • Information and Communications Technology
  • Assessment
  • Sociocultural Theory
  • Learner Autonomy
  • Process, project, and genre-based syllabi
  • Language communication
  • An interest/background and/or ability to teach a non-language-related topic.

Preferable:

• Prior experience living and working in Japan
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Japanese language.

V. JOB DESCRIPTION

Members of the ELI are normally expected to be at the university from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, or 10.30 am to 6.30 pm, Monday through Friday. During the two semester breaks, each of approximately five to six weeks, lecturers are not typically required to be on campus at all.

All lecturers are involved in the following during the two fifteen-week semesters of teaching:

• A teaching load of eight 90-minute instruction periods per week, for a total of thirty weeks each year. Teaching may involve working with students in different departments in the university on a variety of courses
• Conversing with students in the English Lounge and/or consulting by appointment in a skills-practice center (e.g. advising on writing skills in the Academic Support Area) for two 90-minute sessions per week
• One Saturday duty per year.

Both during the teaching weeks and at other times during the academic year, lecturers are involved in such things as the following:

• Ongoing collaborative curriculum development work as courses are typically custom-made in house (e.g. materials development, evaluation, ongoing action research etc. related to courses taught）
• Research (e.g. Institutional and/or personal)
• Participation in the ELI Professional Development Program comprising classroom observations and mentoring
• Participation in ELI Committee work
• Participation in the ELI’S placement test
• Attendance at all scheduled meetings and planned activities of the ELI, as well as other special meetings, called from time to time as needed (functions organized by the ELI include an annual welcome party for Freshman and the administration of an in-house English proficiency exam.)
• Attendance at special ceremonies and events conducted by the university, including entrance exams, Open Campus Day, and the Entrance and Graduation Ceremonies
• Cooperating with the University’s Public Relations (PR) division in promoting the university to high school students and other interested parties. Duties may also include occasional demonstration lessons at high schools (such activities may involve additional financial compensation). 

VI. RESEARCH-ACTIVITY REQUIREMENT

By the time of contract reviews, lecturers must have demonstrated evidence of research (e.g. an approved research project, academic presentations, and/or publications) during the first contract. For instance, many research projects conducted in the ELI are related to the courses that lecturers teach, while other research projects are conducted on a variety of other topics. In addition to annual individual research allowances used to support such research activities, ELI lecturers are also encouraged to apply for funding from other sources e.g. national grants, university grants, research-institute grants, and ELI funding.

VII. EMOLUMENTS

Salary

1) Gross Annual Pre-tax Salary (including bonuses): ¥5,160,000

a) The salary is based on the university scale and is paid in twelve monthly installments

b) Bonus payments are made in September and March

c) The gross salary amount is increased to: ¥5,610,000 following a contract renewal.

Other

1) Annual Individual Research Allowance: ¥100,000 financial support for research purposes, and attendance at domestic and overseas conferences 

2) Overseas Relocation Allowance: ¥100,000 to defray the relocation expenses incurred by overseas appointees

3) Commuting Allowance: Based on costs of daily travel between a staff member’s residence, calculated per university regulations

4) Contract Completion Payment (based on number of years completed).

VIII. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES

To apply, please click on the link below. Please complete and submit the lecturer application form online through the following Google Form:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY: ELI Lecturer Online Application Form for April 2024.

Please note:

• The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday July 21st, 2023.
• Any applications submitted after this date will not be considered.
• Only online applications will be accepted.
• Please do not close your browser or turn off your computer before you have input all the information and submitted the form, otherwise data may be lost.
• All applications will be reviewed after the application deadline.
• Only applicants who pass the initial screening will be contacted.
• Interviews will be scheduled from August onwards.