Associate Lecturer of English Position

Associate Lecturer of English Position – Kwansei Gakuin University

The School of Policy Studies of Kwansei Gakuin University, located on the Kobe-Sanda Campus in Hyogo, Japan,
invites applications for an Associate Lecturer of English (ALE) position, with a contract date commencing April 1,
2025. Contracts are for one year, renewable by mutual agreement for a maximum of five years.

JOB DUTIES
The English Language Program (ELP) is a rigorous, challenging coordinated curriculum. Successful candidates will offer fresh approaches and ideas based on sound second language acquisition principles. They will be required to work closely with the other ALEs and part-time faculty. ALE duties include teaching eight to ten 100-minute classes a week and coordinating one or two courses each semester. Course coordination involves:
• creating and improving course materials
• ensuring materials adhere to course goals and objectives
• providing materials and lesson plans to course teachers
• supporting and supervising a team of teachers
• liaising with fellow teachers regarding course planning and other issues
• determining assessment criteria and processing grades
• conducting general course administrative duties

Other duties involve:
• working with teachers and staff in responding to student needs
• evaluating the program’s continued effectiveness in promoting student learning
• designing and teaching a content-language integrated Special Topics course
• attending regular coordination meetings with the ALE team
• participating in hiring full-time and part-time teachers
• assisting with program administration and maintenance
• participating in important campus events

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE (must be completed by November 26, 2024 [Japan time])
• postgraduate MA in a relevant discipline (i.e. TESOL, Applied Linguistics), or MA with a relevant certificate
• minimum two years EAP program experience, which can include teaching or coordinating EAP courses in
non-university contexts
• experience coordinating with other teachers or working in a coordinated program
• experience in curriculum design and materials development for other teachers
• demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team
• evidence of commitment to professional development
• high level of proficiency in English

REMUNERATION
• competitive salary (approximately 5.7 million yen annually)
• annual research and conference allowances
• reimbursement of pre- and post-contract economy class airplane fees to and from Japan for those living outside of Japan (dependents not included)
• 600,000 yen housing relocation subsidy (note that if you already live in the Keihanshin [Kyoto-Osaka-
Kobe] area, the subsidy is not provided. Additionally, please note that income tax is deducted from the
subsidy.)

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
Kwansei Gakuin University is one of the top private universities in Japan. The main campus of the university is
located in Nishinomiya, between Kobe and Osaka, but the School of Policy Studies (SPS) is located on the newer
Kobe-Sanda campus (KSC) in Sanda, Hyogo. The SPS is comprised of four specialized departments: Policy Studies, International Policy Studies, Urban Studies, and Applied Informatics. The SPS has established itself as a school with an excellent English language program, and many students choose the SPS for this reason.

CURRICULUM INFORMATION
The ELP is a two-year English for Academic Purposes program with a tightly coordinated curriculum. Courses are
based on established goals and objectives designed to meet SPS students’ learning needs. To ensure quality and
consistency for all students, course materials, lessons, and assessments are standardized. The curriculum is
primarily skills-based, with integration of field-related topics, such as environmental, international, political,
cultural, and social issues. All SPS students are required to complete four semesters of ELP core courses.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Deadline to apply: November 26, 2024 (Japan time).
Submit the following to ALEpositions@ml.kwansei.ac.jp in one document (Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format):
(1) Curriculum Vitae (with the required information, order, and format below)
(2) Addendum (outlined below)
(3) Names and contact information of three referees

Kwansei Gakuin University[PDF]