30.666, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Rank Open, The University of Aizu

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Subject: 30.666, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Rank Open, The University of Aizu

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Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2019 13:07:04
From: Kyoko Okudaira [clr-position at u-aizu.ac.jp]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Rank Open, The University of Aizu, Aizu-Wakamatsu, Fukushima, Japan

 
University or Organization: The University of Aizu 
Department: Center for Language Research (CLR)
Job Location: Aizu-Wakamatsu, Fukushima, Japan 
Web Address: http://www.u-aizu.ac.jp/clr
Job Title: Tenure-Track Position (all ranks), Center for Language Research, Univ. of Aizu
Job Rank: Rank Open; Senior Associate Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; TESOL; Second Language Acquisition


Description:

Job Rank: All ranks (Professor, Senior Associate Professor, & Associate
Professor)
Specialty Areas: TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition
Department: Center for Language Research (CLR), University of Aizu
Location: Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Japan (about 200 km north of Tokyo)
Tenure-Track Probationary Period: 3 years (with tenure review taking place
approximately 2.5 years after commencing the position)
Mandatory Retirement Age: 65

Starting Date: October 1, 2019

Qualifications:
- Doctorate in hand (or proof of imminent completion)
- Experience in teaching English as a foreign language (Experience in EFL for
computer science, engineering, or science students will be viewed favorably)
- Primary consideration will be the selection of a candidate with strength in
English language teaching
- Scholarly publications and professional experience
- International experience (preferable for candidate to have lived, studied,
or worked outside their native country; experience in Japan will be viewed
favorably)

Duties: 
Teach an average of 400 minutes per week over 4 quarters; courses include EFL
courses and a Thesis Writing course; serve on committees; conduct and publish
research

Salary: 
Commensurate with qualifications/experience by Fukushima prefecture
regulations
Annual base salary (*1, *2) by rank:
Professor: approx. 6,500,000 - 8,000,000 yen
Senior Associate Professor: approx. 5,500,000 yen - 7,500,000 yen
Associate Professor: approx. 5,000,000 yen - 7,000,000 yen
(*1) Other allowances including bonuses are paid in addition to the base
salary
(*2) Social security premiums, taxes, etc. will be deducted from the salary

Benefits:
- Insurance: Japan Mutual Aid Association of Public School Teachers
- Pension and severance payment systems are in place
- Subsidized furnished/unfurnished housing in faculty apartments (2.5 km from
campus)
- 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
- Subsidy on overseas moving cost to Aizuwakamatsu

Submission Package: 
Please include the following documents combined into a single PDF file in the
prescribed order below. Submissions with multiple attachments will not be
considered. Please do not use an online CV service.
- Cover letter (in English) - Please include information on where you heard
about the position
- CV (in English) - Please clearly list all degrees and the year each was
completed
- Copies of two representative publications (in English)
- Name, affiliation, and contact information (including email and telephone
number) of three people who will recommend you. (Please do not send letters of
recommendation until asked.)
- Photocopies of all 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 only by email (attached in a single PDF file) to:
clr-position at u-aizu.ac.jp
Professor Kyoko Okudaira
Office for Planning and Management
University of Aizu
Attention: CLR Faculty Selection Committee

The application deadline is March 31, 2019. Review of applications will begin
on April 1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Successful
applicants may first be interviewed via Skype, and then invited to the campus
for a face-to-face presentation, model lesson, and interview.



Application Deadline: 31-Mar-2019 
	  
Email Address for Applications: clr-position at u-aizu.ac.jp 
Contact Information:
	Professor Kyoko Okudaira 
	Email: clr-position at u-aizu.ac.jp 


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