Full-Time Lecturer in Medical English Education
Teach medical, clinical, and dental English while conducting related educational and health science research at Showa Medical University.
Best for:Best for experienced educators with a strong background in medical or clinical English instruction, advanced degrees in health sciences or applied linguistics, and active research agendas.
Overview
Showa Medical University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position within the Medical English Education Center in Kanagawa, Japan. The successful candidate will design and deliver specialized English curricula for medical and dental students, covering scientific writing, presentations, and clinical communication. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the appointee is expected to develop course materials, assess student learning outcomes, and pursue independent or collaborative research in medical English education. This fixed-term, four-year appointment offers opportunities for contract renewal based on performance and institutional guidelines.
What you'll do
- Deliver lectures and interactive sessions in medical English, scientific research writing, and academic presentations for second-year medical students.
- Teach clinical medical English and patient-interviewing communication strategies to fourth and fifth-year medical students.
- Instruct dental students in academic English, scientific terminology, and clinical dental communication.
- Design, update, and improve curricula and instructional materials across medical and dental programs.
- Evaluate student learning outcomes and manage course administration independently.
- Conduct and publish academic research in medical English education, clinical communication, or related health science fields.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's or doctoral degree in medicine, dentistry, nursing, or another health science or related field (e.g., MS, MPH, PhD, MD, DMD, RN)
Language: Bilingual proficiency; native-level Japanese and advanced English proficiency suitable for academic instruction, clinical communication, and research
Instruction: English and Japanese
Publications: Evidence of active research and academic publishing in relevant fields
- High level of English proficiency combined with robust clinical or medical subject matter expertise
- Demonstrated experience teaching medical, clinical, or dental English in higher education institutions
- Ability to design curricula, develop teaching materials, and independently manage assigned courses
- Active research agenda with a publication record in medical education, health sciences, or communication
- Professional working proficiency in Japanese for daily administrative duties and communication
- Must possess a valid residency or working visa status for Japan by the anticipated start date
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-22 (Asia/Tokyo) · open until filled
Prepare the required application documents including the university-specified application form and academic publication lists. Mail the complete physical document package to the designated university address before the deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for interviews.
- CV
- University-specified application form
- Publication list
- Copies of three major research papers with 500-character abstracts
- Summary of education and research activities
- Statement of purpose and future aspirations
- Proof of highest degree earned
- Contact details for two references
Contact
Edward Barroga· Contact Person
0337848811
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