16.2212, Jobs: English: Associate Lecturer, Kwansei Gakuin U

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Date: 18-Jul-2005
From: Martin Balint < martin at ksc.kwansei.ac.jp >
Subject: English for Academic Purposes: Associate Lecturer of English, Kwansei Gakuin University, Sanda, Japan 

	
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Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 15:53:36
From: Martin Balint < martin at ksc.kwansei.ac.jp >
Subject: English for Academic Purposes: Associate Lecturer of English, Kwansei Gakuin University, Sanda, Japan 
 

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University or Organization: Kwansei Gakuin University 
Department: School of Policy Studies
Job Rank: Associate Lecturer of English  
Specialty Areas: English for Academic Purposes
Required Language(s): English (ENG)


Description:

Associate Lecturer of English Position - Kwansei Gakuin University 

The School of Policy Studies at Kwansei Gakuin University invites
candidates for (2) Associate Lecturers of English (ALE) positions, to begin
April 1, 2006. Contracts are one year, renewable each year by mutual
agreement for a maximum of four years.

JOB DUTIES 

The English Language Program (ELP), with a coordinated curriculum, is
rigorous and challenging.  The successful candidates will offer fresh
approaches and ideas based on sound Second Language Acquisition principles,
as they work closely with the other ALEs and a dedicated part-time faculty.   

Each ALE's duties include eight 90-minute classes each week, in addition to
one or two weekly coordination meetings.  Course coordination involves: 

•- improving existing course materials and creating new courses 
•- setting course objectives
-• providing materials and lesson plans to course teachers 
-• responding to fellow teachers with regards to course planning and other
issues  
-• determining grading criteria and processing grades  

Other duties involve: 

•- working with teachers and staff in responding to student needs 
-• evaluating program continually as to its overall effectiveness in
promoting student learning
-• designing and teaching theme-based Special Topic courses  
-• occasionally attending important campus events  
-• participating in hiring full-time and part-time teachers 

QUALIFICATIONS 

-• an MA in a relevant discipline (e.g., TESOL, Applied Linguistics, etc.) 
-• minimum 2 years university level teaching experience 
-• experience coordinating other teachers or working in a coordinated program  
-• experience in curriculum design and materials development  
-• a demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team  
-• evidence of and a commitment to professional development  
-• native-like competence in English 

APPLICATION PROCESS 

Applicants are requested to submit the following materials by regular mail
(email applications are not accepted): 
-• a CV (using the format below) 
-• names and contact information of 3 referees 
-• a written statement briefly describing your experience in university
teaching, coordinated programs, curriculum and materials development,
professional development, and your teaching approach (maximum 2 pages).

Address for Applications: 

R. Nakamura 
2-1 Gakuen 
Sanda, Hyogo 669-1337 
Japan  

Application Deadline: 15-Sep-2005 

Contact Information:

Martin Balint 
Email: martin at ksc.kwansei.ac.jp 
Phone: 81-79-565-7621 
Fax: 81-79-565-7605 
Website: http://www.ksc.kwansei.ac.jp





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