33.3320, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics: Associate/Assistant Professor (Tenure Track/Tenured) in Academic English Writing, Waseda University

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Subject: 33.3320, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics: Associate/Assistant Professor (Tenure Track/Tenured) in Academic English Writing, Waseda University

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Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:39:12
From: Asuka Toyoki [gec-apply at list.waseda.jp]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics: Associate/Assistant Professor (Tenure Track/Tenured) in Academic English Writing, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan

 
University or Organization: Waseda University 
Department: Global Education Center
Job Location: Tokyo, Japan 
Web Address: https://www.waseda.jp/inst/gec/en/
Job Title: Associate/Assistant Professor (Tenure Track/Tenured) in Academic English Writing
Job Rank: Asst/Assoc Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The Global Education Center (GEC) of Waseda University, a long-established
private university located in central Tokyo, Japan invites applications for a
full-time, tenure-track (or tenured) position in Academic English Writing. The
successful applicant is expected to teach in the Academic Writing and
Discussion in English (AWADE) program to both Japanese and international
students in social sciences. The successful applicant is also expected to
conduct academic research related to L2 English Writing so as to further
develop this program. We particularly welcome applications by those who are
enthusiastic about the teaching of English for academic purposes.

Position: 
Associate Professor (tenure track) /Assistant Professor (tenure track) or
Associate Professor (tenured) / Assistant Professor (tenured)

Note: When a position is offered, the rank of the position (associate
professor/assistant professor) as well as status of the appointment (tenured
or tenure track) will be determined by educational and academic research
achievements, performance in the selection procedure, and other factors. The
successful applicant will be informed of the position decided and its
concomitant salary when the selection procedure is complete.

Qualifications: 
 - Hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in applied linguistics, education, or a
related field.
 - Have an overall English ability sufficient to carry out the below-mentioned
jobs.
 - Have previous experience teaching Academic Writing in English at the
university level.
 - Have previous experience creating teaching materials for Academic Writing
in English at the university level.
 - Have research achievements in applied linguistics, preferably with a focus
on second language writing.

Job description: 
 - Teaching load:  Teach academic English writing to Japanese and
international students from various departments and schools of Waseda
University. At least 4 class periods per week for the 1st year (1 class period
is 100 minutes) for 7 weeks in each quarter.
       - Development of Academic English Writing program(s), mainly for social
sciences:
       - Develop educational programs and curriculum mainly for social
sciences.
       - Prepare textbooks and develop teaching materials (e.g., teaching
notes for part-time lecturers, quizzes, in-class activities).
  - Develop and improve teaching methods suitable for courses at the GEC.
  - Administer academic English writing courses at the GEC:
      - Manage Assistant Professors (without tenure) and part-time lecturers
at the GEC.
      - Administer educational programs in cooperation with colleagues at
Waseda  University.
      - Conduct academic research relating to the above.
 - Carry out tasks deemed important by either the GEC or Waseda University.
 - Others

Salary: 
Provided in accordance with university regulations.  Model case: Annual salary
for a 35-year-old Assistant Professor (tenure-track) is 8,374,560 yen
(including tax) in AY2022.

Please refer to the following website for details:
https://www.waseda.jp/inst/gec/news/2022/10/28/11320/



Application Deadline: 16-Feb-2023 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://my.waseda.jp/application/noauth/application-detail-noauth?param=PKpI5QCCVqfllnL-nD7DaQ 
Contact Information
	GEC, Waseda University 
	Email: gec-apply at list.waseda.jp 


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