1. Affiliation
    Institute for Promotion of General Education, The University of Shiga Prefecture(USP).
2. Type and number of positions
    Lecturer of English Education (with expert command of English equivalent to CEFR C2 level), one (1) position.
3. Fields of specialization
    English Education or related fields.
4. Responsibilities
  (1) The teaching of general English classes and other required classes, approximately ten 90-minute-classes per week.
  (2) Duties related to the program of English language education, including curriculum and materials development.
  (3) Other duties as designated by the Director of the Institute (including those to support the internationalization of USP).
5. Qualifications
  (1) Applicants should have sufficient Japanese ability to read school documents and participate fully in administrative meetings.
  (2) Applicants should have a master’s or doctoral degree.
  (3) Applicants should have at least three years of experience teaching at the secondary, tertiary, or equivalent levels, and they should also possess at least one year of prior experience teaching (either full-time or part-time) at a university in Japan.
  (4) Applicants should be able to support students who intend to study abroad, in
cooperation with the relevant faculties or departments.
  (5) Applicants should have enthusiasm for teaching, conducting research, and contributing to the local community.
  (6) Applicants should be willing to be involved in administrative duties.
  (7) Applicants should be willing to live in or near Shiga Prefecture.
6. Starting date
  April 1, 2021.
7. Employment conditions (working hours and salary)
  Working hours and compensation are based on the regulations of The University of Shiga Prefecture. Further information can be accessed at the following links:
  http://www.usp.ac.jp/campus/joho/daigakukiteisyu/
  http://www.usp.ac.jp/campus/joho/syokuintingin/

Flexible working hours
The successful candidate will be enrolled in health, pension, and unemployment insurance.
8. Terms of employment
  Full-time, tenured position (mandatory retirement age of 65).
9. Application materials
  All documents listed below must be submitted in both paper and digital versions.
  The digital version should be a single PDF file saved on a USB flash drive, or CD.
  (1) A curriculum vitae (in either English or Japanese) with photo attached, done in the format designated by USP.
  curriculum vitae (26.0 KB)

  滋賀県立大学【履歴書様式】 (42.5 KB)
  (2) A list of research publications and achievements (in either English or Japanese).
  (3) Reprints (copies acceptable) of three major publications. Single-author publications are preferable; in the case of multiple authors indicate clearly which section(s) were written by the applicant. Each of the three submitted publications should be accompanied by an English abstract of approximately 300words in length.
  (4) An essay (in English) which outlines your activities in English education thus far and discusses your aspirations for the current position. The essay should be approximately 1,000 words in length and can be formatted freely.
  (5) A copy of the diploma or certificate of completion for highest academic degree obtained.
  (6) Copies of the certificates of results on standardized Japanese language
proficiency tests (if any).
  (7) The names, institutional affiliations, positions, and contact details (telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of two personal references.
  (8) A self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of the application materials.
10. Application period
  Applications must arrive no later than August 17, 2020 at 5 p.m.
11. Selection process
  (1) First stage: Review of written materials. Candidates invited for an interview
will be notified by September 4.
  (2) Second stage: Interview (including sample lesson) of applicants who pass the first stage. The interviews will be held on either September 11, 12, or 13.
  ・Please note that transportation costs for interviews will not be reimbursed.
  ・Additional materials may be requested during the selection process.
  ・For candidates who are currently living overseas, we are happy to offer the option of an online interview.
12. Address for mailing application documents (no electronic submissions)
  Dr. Yoshimasa Kurashige
  Director of the Institute for Promotion of General Education
  The University of Shiga Prefecture
  2500 Hassakacho, Hikone
  Shiga 522-8533
  (On the envelope, clearly write “Application Materials for Lecturer of English Education (with expert command of English)” with a red pen. Send by registered mail.
13. Remarks
  Applicants are allowed to simultaneously apply for the other lecturer position of English education of USP currently being recruited. In the case of double applications,please prepare and submit separate application materials for each position. On each envelope, clearly write either "Lecturer of English Education (with expert command of English)" or "Lecturer of English Education (International Relationships)" with a red pen.
14. Contact information
  Institute for the Promotion of General Education
  The University of Shiga Prefecture
  2500 Hassakacho, Hikone
  Shiga 522-8533
  E-mail: kyomu＠office.usp.ac.jp
  (Questions will be answered via e-mail only.)