Part-time English instructor

The English Language Section of the Language Education Center at Tokai University, Shonan Campus, seeks part-time instructors for required and elective English courses starting April 2027 (1-year contract, renewable). Tokai University is a large private university with an international student body, offering a wide variety of majors in fields including sciences and engineering, social sciences, arts and humanities, and physical education.

Work content and job description
•Teach 6-8 100-minute classes per week. Classes are held in-person on Shonan Campus in Hiratsuka, between 9 am and 5 pm. Most classes meet once per week, with some meeting twice a week (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday). Individual teaching schedules vary based on class demand and teacher availability.
•Class content: English Communication A & C (speaking/listening focus), English Communication B & D (reading/writing focus), elective and/or repeater classes possible.

Work experience
3 years experience teaching accredited English classes at the university level. Experience with specialized classes (ESP/EAP) preferred.

Official qualification in specific field, etc.
•Record of professional development and contributions to the field (publications and/or presentations) preferred.
•Computer literacy (familiarity with MS Office, MS Teams, Moodle-based LMS) preferred.
•Non-Japanese citizens must be resident in Japan with valid status of residence.
•Japanese proficiency highly useful for routine administrative tasks.

Description
Duties consist mostly of teaching required classes with textbook and syllabus predetermined. Elective and repeater classes also possible depending on class demand and teacher qualifications and interest. Successful candidates will have experience teaching large classes (average class size 30-40) with a wide range of proficiency levels.

Attached documents
Other online application forms
Application materials to be submitted:
•Resume/CV, including list of university courses taught
•Cover letter including days of week and times available, and contact information for 2 references
•Copies of diplomas for all degrees received
•Please submit all documents in the order listed above as a SINGLE PDF file, with the applicant’s name in the file name.

Selection
•Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
•Interviews will be conducted in-person on Shonan Campus during October and November. Candidates invited for an interview will be asked to provide a sample lesson plan and give a 10-15 minute teaching demonstration.

Notification of result
Successful candidates will be notified after all interviews have been completed.