23.2271, Jobs: English; TESOL: Assistant/Associate Professor, University of Aizu

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Subject: 23.2271, Jobs: English; TESOL: Assistant/Associate Professor, University of Aizu

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Date: Fri, 11 May 2012 11:07:10
From: Johne Brine [brine at u-aizu.ac.jp]
Subject: English; TESOL: Assistant/Associate Professor, University of Aizu, Aizu-Wakamatsu, Fukushima, Japan

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University or Organization: University of Aizu 
Department: Center for Language Research
Job Location: Aizu-Wakamatsu, Fukushima, Japan 
Web Address: http://clrweb.u-aizu.ac.jp
Job Rank: Asst/Assoc Professor  

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; TESOL

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The University of Aizu is now accepting applications for a tenure-
track appointment for the Associate or Senior Associate level, based 
on candidate qualifications. Following a probationary period of 3 
years, tenure may be granted (based on a clear evaluative process) 
until the mandatory retirement age of 65 (as defined by Japanese 
labour law).
 
Starting Date: April 1, 2013 (or as soon thereafter as possible)
 
Qualifications:
-  Doctorate in hand (or proof of imminent completion)
-  Commitment to, and experience in, teaching English relevant to 
university students who are studying in computer science and 
engineering
-  Scholarly publications and professional experience
-  International experience (preferable to have lived, studied, or 
worked outside one's native country)

Our center has a need for applicants with:
-  Training and experience in assessment of language proficiency
-  Experience with computer-assisted language learning (including 
unix/linux server maintenance)
 
Although our primary consideration will be the selection of a 
candidate from those with strengths in language teaching.

Duties:
-  Teach 4-5 courses per semester (including a thesis writing course; 
one course meets for 90 minutes each week)
-  Develop instruction
-  Serve on committees
-  Conduct and publish research
 
Salary:
Highly competitive, and based on university's established salary 
scale.
 
Benefits:
-  Subsidized furnished housing in faculty apartments
-  Large, well-equipped private office in modern building
-  New-employee allowance for computer and research equipment
-  Well-equipped, high-tech classrooms
-  Annual budget for research, business travel, academic 
memberships, etc.
-  Consulting and other business activities permitted
-  Winter utilities allowance
-  Full-time employment with retirement and health benefits
-  Transportation costs to Aizuwakamatsu
-  Only two and a half hours from Tokyo by train
 
For additional information, please see the application URL below.
 
Submission Package:
-  Cover letter (in English)
-  CV (in English)
-  Copies of two representative publications (in English)
-  Name, affiliation, and contact information (including email) for 
three people who will recommend you
-  Photocopies of university diplomas (with English translations if not 
originally in English)
-  URLs of any online work or educational materials (in English)
 
All documents should be sent (digitally) to the application email 
address below to Professor Yuko Kensen. Please use the subject 
line "Attention: CLR Faculty Selection Committee."


Application Deadline: 05-Jul-2012 
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Professor Yuko Kesen 
	Office for Planning and Management 
	University of Aizu 
	  
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Email Address for Applications: clr-position at u-aizu.ac.jp 
Web Address for Applications: http://clrweb.u-aizu.ac.jp 
Contact Information:
	Professor Johne Brine 
	Email: brine at u-aizu.ac.jp 





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