Full-time Lecturer in Medical, Clinical, and Dental English
Join Showa Medical University to teach medical and clinical English, develop curricula, and conduct health science education research.
Best for:Best for experienced educators with a background in health sciences or applied linguistics and strong medical English teaching expertise.
Overview
Showa Medical University is seeking a full-time Lecturer for its Medical English Education Center in Kanagawa, Japan. The successful candidate will teach specialized English courses across the medical and dental faculties, focusing on academic writing, presentations, and clinical communication. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the appointee will develop instructional materials, evaluate student learning outcomes, and pursue independent or collaborative research in medical or language education. This is a 4-year fixed-term appointment offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a dedicated medical education unit.
What you'll do
- Deliver lectures and practical sessions in medical English, scientific paper writing, and scientific presentations to medical and dental students
- Teach clinical communication skills including patient interviewing, case presentations, and cross-cultural healthcare communication
- Design, develop, and continuously improve curricula, syllabi, and instructional materials for undergraduate medical and dental English courses
- Assess student learning outcomes, grade assignments, and provide structured academic feedback
- Conduct independent or collaborative research in medical English education, clinical communication, or related health science fields
- Participate in administrative and educational duties within the Medical English Education Center
Requirements
Degree required: Master's or doctoral degree in medicine, dentistry, nursing, health sciences, applied linguistics, or a related field
Language: Native-level or highly proficient Japanese, alongside native-level English proficiency suitable for academic instruction and clinical communication.
Instruction: English and Japanese
Publications: A track record of peer-reviewed academic publications in medical education, health sciences, or language education.
- Advanced proficiency in both English and Japanese sufficient for academic instruction and clinical communication
- Demonstrated expertise in teaching medical, clinical, or scientific English within higher education
- Ability to independently manage and instruct assigned undergraduate courses
- Proven capability to design curricula and develop specialized language learning materials
- Active research profile with a record of academic publications in education, health sciences, or communication
- Hold an advanced degree (Master's, PhD, MD, DMD, RN, or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-22 (Asia/Tokyo) · open until filled
Prepare the required application documents, including the designated university-format CV and copies of publications. Mail the complete physical application package to the designated university address before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
- CV
- Publication list
- Copies of 3 major publications with abstracts
- Research and education activity summary
- Cover letter and statement of career goals
- Proof of highest degree earned
- Contact information for 2 references
Contact
Edward Barroga· Contact Person
0337848811
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