21.2164, Jobs: English; Applied Ling: Assoc Prof, Otaru University of Commerce

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Subject: 21.2164, Jobs: English; Applied Ling: Assoc Prof, Otaru University of Commerce

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Date: 08-May-2010
From: Toshihiko KOBAYASHI < toshi84123 at res.otaru-uc.ac.jp >
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics; Language Teaching: Associate Professor, Otaru University of Commerce, Hokkaido, Japan

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Date: Sun, 09 May 2010 22:57:47
From: Toshihiko KOBAYASHI [toshi84123 at res.otaru-uc.ac.jp]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics; Language Teaching: Associate Professor, Otaru University of Commerce, Hokkaido, 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/eigo-jyunkyojyu-e.pdf

Job Rank: Associate Professor  

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Teaching

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

ANNOUNCEMENT OF A FULL-TIME TENURED FACULTY POSITION IN ENGLISH

Applicants are invited to apply for a full-time faculty position in English
in the Center for Language Studies. The Center for Language Studies has a
long history of being one of Hokkaido's top language training centers and
at this time we are looking for a proven teacher and scholar to join us.
Prospective applicants should refer to the following:

Position:
Full-time tenured associate professor for the Department of Modern
Languages (English section) in the Center for Language Studies

Field:
Specializing in Applied Linguistics (Language Teaching) or Sociolinguistics

Qualifications:
1. Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, or
closely-related field. Applicants should otherwise have equivalent
qualifications
2. Ability sufficient to teach English (and related content subjects) in
English
3. Sufficient command of Japanese to pursue administration duties such as
participating in faculty meetings and coordinating teaching practicum
4. A demonstrated commitment to professional and program development

Teaching Responsibilities:
The appointee will be expected to teach English in the undergraduate
program (including evening classes), and English teaching methodology,
communication in English, English phonetics and phonology in the
undergraduate and graduate programs. Other beneficial skills would include
interest in materials development, curriculum development and/or language
testing.

Period of Appointment:
The successful applicant will be required to take up duties on April 1, 2011.

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 most important research publications. In addition, digital
versions (PDF or WORD) would be welcome. Send to the e-mail address below
(5) An essay of not longer than three pages explaining the applicant's
approach to English education at the university level in Japan
6) Two letters of recommendation

*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
(Associate Professor)" on the envelop in which you send your materials.
Send the documents by delivery-recorded or registered mail to the address
below.

(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.

Salary and Benefits:
The successful candidate will be paid in line with the pay scale of Otaru
University of Commerce with pension and insurance benefits equal to those
afforded all members of the faculty.

Closing Date:
Applications should be received not later than Tuesday, August 17, 2010.

Application Deadline: 17-Aug-2010 
Mailing Address for Applications:
	OUC 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
	OUC Personnel Office 
	Email: jinji at office.otaru-uc.ac.jp 
	Phone: (81) 134-27-5208 
	Fax: (81) 134-27-5213 

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