Full Professor in English Language Education
Leading academic position in English language education, research, and curriculum development at Kyushu University.
Best for:Best for senior academics with 15+ years of university-level teaching experience in English, a proven track record of 20+ peer-reviewed publications, and expertise in curriculum design and language assessment.
Overview
Kyushu University seeks a Full Professor specializing in English language education, social linguistics, and related interdisciplinary fields. The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge research within the Language Environment Division at the Faculty of Language and Culture, teach core English courses (averaging 5 classes per week), and contribute to university governance, including admissions and committee work. The role emphasizes both academic excellence and practical teaching innovation, with a focus on developing advanced English education programs and managing language assessment initiatives. Applicants must demonstrate a strong publication record, extensive teaching experience, and proficiency in both English and Japanese.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent research in English language education and related fields within the Language Environment Division.
- Teach core English courses (approximately 5 classes per week) and develop related syllabi and instructional materials.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate English language courses, including assessment design and implementation.
- Participate in university governance, including admissions committees and other administrative tasks.
- Provide academic supervision and mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students in English-related fields.
- Develop and manage English proficiency testing programs and initiatives.
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary research projects within the Faculty of Language and Culture.
- Contribute to the advancement of English education through research publications and conference presentations.
Requirements
Degree required: Doctoral degree in English Education, Sociolinguistics, or a related field
Language: Fluent English and Japanese; must demonstrate advanced proficiency in both for teaching and research purposes
Instruction: English (primary), Japanese (secondary)
Publications: At least 20 peer-reviewed publications, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence
- 15+ years of university-level teaching experience in English-related subjects
- Proven ability to develop and implement English language education curricula
- Experience managing English proficiency assessments and testing programs
- Strong research output with at least 20 peer-reviewed publications
- Proficiency in both English and Japanese for academic and administrative duties
- Expertise in academic writing and speaking instruction
- Experience in educational leadership and university governance
- Must hold a doctoral degree in English Education, Sociolinguistics, or a closely related field
- 15+ years of university-level teaching experience in English-related subjects
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-09 (Asia/Tokyo)
Applicants must submit a Japanese-style curriculum vitae, research achievements document, three key publications with 200-word English summaries, a 300-word statement of educational and research aspirations, a document showcasing advanced DX capabilities in English education (1 page, Japanese or English), a copy of the final degree certificate, and contact details for two referees. All documents must be submitted electronically via the JREC-IN portal by the deadline.
- Japanese-style curriculum vitae
- Research achievements document
- Three key publications with 200-word English summaries
- 300-word statement of educational and research aspirations
- Document showcasing advanced DX capabilities in English education (1 page)
- Copy of the final degree certificate
- Contact details for two referees
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