21.1947, Jobs: English/Materials Development: Research Asst, Otaru U of Commerce

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Date: 22-Apr-2010
From: Toshihiko Kobayashi < toshi84123 at res.otaru-uc.ac.jp >
Subject: English; Materials Development: Research Assistant, Otaru University of Commerce, Japan

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Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:38:30
From: Toshihiko Kobayashi [toshi84123 at res.otaru-uc.ac.jp]
Subject: English; Materials Development: Research Assistant, Otaru University of Commerce, Japan

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University or Organization: Otaru University of Commerce 
Department: Center for Language Studies
Job Location: Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan 
Web Address: http://www.otaru-uc.ac.jp/hsyomu1/koubo/entry.html

Job Rank: Researcher  

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Materials Development

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

ANNOUNCEMENT OF A FULL-TIME TEMPORARY FACULTY POSITION IN ENGLISH

The English Department in the Center for Language Studies, Otaru University
of Commerce, has obtained a grant to develop e-Learning materials. As part
of this project we are hiring a research assistant. Applicants are invited
to apply for a full-time (temporary) faculty position. Prospective
applicants should refer to the following:

Position:
Full-time faculty position research assistant for the English Department in
the Center for Language Studies.

Job Description:
1.  Development, editing, recording and proofreading of e-Learning contents.
2.  Research, development, operation and improvement of  e-Learning system.
3.  Operation and improvement of e-Learning courses.

Qualifications:
1.  Master's degree or equivalent qualifications in an area of study
relevant to the position.
2.  Sufficient command of Japanese to pursue administration duties such as
participating in faculty meetings.
3.  Native or near-native proficiency in English
4.  Experience in computer assisted language learning, corpus linguistics
or e-Learning would be advantageous.
5.  In addition, we are especially looking for applicants who have
experience in design of English proficiency tests such as TOEIC or TOEFL.

Period of Appointment:
The successful applicant will be required to take up duties on July 1,
2010. The appointment will expire on March 31, 2013 and applicant will not
be reappointed. 

Salary:
The successful candidate will be paid in line with the pay scale of Otaru
University of Commerce 

Application Materials:	
1.  One Curriculum Vitae in Japanese. Additionally applicants may submit an
English CV.
2.  Undergraduate and graduate school certificates and transcripts.
3.  A list of papers and publications. 
4.  Three copies each of the applicant's three most important publications.
5.  An essay of not longer than three pages explaining the applicant's
approach to English education at the university level in Japan.

* In preparing Japanese CV and list of papers and publications, please use
the prescribed, downloadable form (available from our Website URL listed
below).

Please write (in red) "Application for English Department (Research
Assistant)" on the envelop in which you send your materials. Send the
documents by delivery-recorded or registered mail to the address below.

Tel: (81) 134-27-5408; Fax: (81) 134-27-5213
E-mail: jinji at office.otaru-uc.ac.jp
(Priority given to fax or e-mail for inquiries)

Please note that an applicant may be requested to submit his or her medical
certificate and other additional documents as we proceed in our selection
process.

Applications should be received not later than June 1, 2010.

Application Deadline: 01-Jun-2010 
Mailing Address for Applications: 
	Personnel Unit 
	Otaru University of Commerce 
	3-5-21 Midori 
	Otaru, Hokkaido 047-8501 
	Japan  
Web Address for Applications: http://www.otaru-uc.ac.jp/hsyomu1/koubo/entry.html 
Contact Information:
	Professor Toshihiko Kobayashi 
	Email: toshi84123 at res.otaru-uc.ac.jp 

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