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Full-time English Instructor

Join Musashi University as a full-time English instructor to teach EAP curricula and support student proficiency.

Best for:Best for experienced English language teachers with a Master's or PhD degree and a strong background in English linguistics or EAP instruction.

Musashi University · Tokyo, Japan · R3 · Established researcher
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English linguisticsEnglish educationIntercultural communicationArea studies
This is a faculty position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
Until filled
rolling
Funding
Salaried
JPY 5000k–JPY 6000k/yr
Start date
2027-04-01
Fixed-term
Location
Tokyo
Japan

Overview

Musashi University invites qualified professionals to apply for a full-time, fixed-term English instructor position within the Liberal Arts and Sciences Education Center (LASEC). The successful candidate will teach a 10-class weekly workload, conduct four weekly office hours, develop teaching materials, and support student English proficiency. Responsibilities also include syllabus design, proctoring examinations, and participating in departmental administrative duties. The role offers an annual salary between 5 million and 6 million yen with an initial appointment starting April 1st, 2027.

English InstructorEAPLinguisticsHigher EducationTeachingTokyo

What you'll do

  • Deliver a teaching workload equivalent to 10 classes each week within the university's English language curriculum
  • Provide four weekly office hours for student language learning support and test preparation
  • Research and develop English teaching materials, tools, and syllabi
  • Proctor university entrance and end-of-semester examinations
  • Participate in collaborative program coordination and departmental duties with fellow faculty members

Requirements

Degree required: Master's degree or PhD in English education, linguistics, intercultural communication, or area studies

Language: English for instruction; sufficient Japanese proficiency for administrative duties

Instruction: English

Publications: Applicants are expected to have published research in a relevant field, which may include a Master's thesis

Required skills
  • Extensive professional experience teaching English in higher education settings
  • Expertise in English education, linguistics, or intercultural communication
  • Ability to deliver advanced EAP instruction in an all-English classroom environment
  • Sufficient command of Japanese to carry out administrative duties effectively
Nice to have
Experience helping students prepare for proficiency tests such as IELTS and TOEICUniversity-level English teaching experienceProactive and creative approach to curriculum development
Eligibility
  • Applicants must hold at least a Master's degree in a relevant field
  • Must have completed a Master's program at least 3 years prior to the starting date

Funding & terms

Type
Salaried
Amount
JPY 5000k–JPY 6000k/yr
Duration
1-year fixed term, renewable up to a maximum of 5 years
Programme
Musashi University
Musashi University

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-11-30 · open until filled

Prepare all required application documents including a cover letter, CV, and publication list in PDF format. Compress the files into a single zip archive under 30MB following the specified naming convention. Submit your application online through the JREC-IN Portal Web Application system.

Documents required
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Complete list of publications
  • Reprints or copies of a relevant publication
  • Summary of publication
  • Certificates of language proficiency
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Contact

Staff in charge of LASEC· Management Division

job4@sec.musashi.ac.jp

https://www.musashi.ac.jp/

Lab
LASEC
Musashi University
Japan
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