6.962, Jobs: Nagoya U of Commerce and Business Ad

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LINGUIST List:  Vol-6-962. Tue Jul 11 1995. ISSN: 1068-4875. Lines:  120
 
Subject: 6.962, Jobs: Nagoya U of Commerce and Business Ad
 
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Date:  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 17:50:32
From:  bowyer at nucba.ac.jp (Melanie Bowyer)
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Date:  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 17:50:32
From:  bowyer at nucba.ac.jp (Melanie Bowyer)
Subject:  (no subject)
 
Dear Sir or Madam,
 
I include below the description of some academic positions that will be created
 at
our University based in Nagoya, Japan from April 1996.  I wonder if it would be
possible to include this information on any job mailing list that you may have?
 
I would be very grateful for any help.
 
Yours sincerely,
 
Melanie Bowyer
Executive Assistant to the President
Nagoya University of Commerce and Business Administration, Japan
 
 
 
Full-time Associate or Full Professorships from April 1996
 
 
English Language Program
French Language Program
German Language Program
 
Nagoya University of Commerce and Business Administration invites applications
 from
Assoicate or full Professors with relevant academic and teaching experience.  A
Doctorate degree in Linguistics, Education or relevant regional studies field
 and
teaching experience is a must.  Applicants must be well-published (at least 20
 works)
academics of high professional standing.   The faculty member will be expected
 to
give language classes and lecture on the cultural and social background of the
region.
 
The initial contract of employment is generally for a minimum period of two
 years.
Thereafter, pending the mutual agreement of employer and employee, the contract
 is
renewable annually.
 
Starting salary is established according to qualifications and experience - the
present salary range is from 9 - 11 million Yen per annum (approx: US$100,000 -
$120,000 per year).
 
Faculty  normally teach eight 90 minute periods per week - Monday to Friday.
 
The school year is organised into two 15 week semesters:
 
1st April - end July
September - mid February
 
The summer break is approximately 6 weeks long.  The winter break is
 approximately 3
weeks long.   There is also a 6 week spring 'break' - because of official
 commitments
travel outside Japan during this period is subject to approval.
 
Accommodation is not provided for faculty, however every assistance is given in
finding a suitable location and drawing up contracts.  Financial assistance is
offered in the form of an interest-free advance for arrival expenses.  A
 low-interest
car loan is available.  Return air-fare is provided.
 
The campus is situated on the outskirts of Nagoya (3rd largest city in Japan).
Nagoya is at the heart of the Industrial zone of Japan and is a coastal city
 within
easy reach of Tokyo (2 hours), Osaka (1.5 hours) and many other areas of
 historical
and cultural interest.  The Language Center is superbly appointed with advanced
computer facilities and modern amenities.   Every student has a Macintosh
 Computer
(Powerbook 520).  At present our Language Faculty consists of about twenty-five
members who teach English, Chinese, French, German, Korean and Thai.
 
Please send (or fax if possible) applications to:
 
Melanie Bowyer
Executive Assistant to the President
Nagoya University of Commerce and Business Administration
4-4 Sagamine
Komenoki-cho
Nisshin-city
Aichi 470-01
Japan
 
Telephone: 81 (05617) 3-2111     Fax: 81 (05617) 3-1202
e-mail: bowyer at nucba.ac.jp
 
 
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