Lecturer in German, Faculty of Policy Studies, Chuo University, Tokyo, Japan
Lecturer in German, Faculty of Policy Studies, Chuo University, Tokyo, Japan
Applications are invited for a one-year contract position in the Faculty of Policy Studies at Chuo University, beginning on 1st April, 2013, at the level of Lecturer. Providing the Lecturer fulfils his or her duties satisfactorily the contract is renewable for up to three years.
The Faculty of Policy Studies consists of departments of Policy Science and Cross-Cultural Studies. Applications will be considered from candidates whose expertise falls within the general range of the Social Sciences or the Humanities, although preference may be given to candidates with training and experience in teaching German as a Foreign Language; proficiency in Japanese is required; candidates currently residing in Japan are as a rule ineligible for the position.
Requirements: Native German competency; Master's degree or, preferably, Ph.D.; a proven record of academic achievement, including research publication.
Compensation: The annual salary will be 5,070,000 yen (1 euro is about 105 yen current as of May 1st in 2012.); airfare to Tokyo will be reimbursed upon arrival; subsidized furnished accommodation and subsidized health insurance will be provided; return airfare will be awarded upon retirement from this position.
Lecturers teach eight 90 minute classes per week, to students whose German ability ranges from beginner to advanced level.
The application deadline is 31st August, 2012. Letters of application, along with a current CV, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of one academic publication, may be sent in English, German or Japanese to:
German Programme
Faculty of Policy Studies
Chuo University
Higashi-Nakano 742-1
Hachioji, Tokyo 192-0393
Japan
e-mail:fps-staff@tamajs.chuo-u.ac.jp