Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in Niigata (Japan) is seeking 2 full-time instructors to teach in the Intensive English Program starting March 8, 2004.
TERM: One short-term contract (between ½ and ¾ of a year) and one long-term contract (approx. one year) will be offered. Both contracts may be extendable.
QUALIFICATIONS: MA in TEFL/TESL/TESOL or related field and experience teaching ESL/EFL in an academic setting. The working environment features aspects of both an American university and a Japanese business; cooperation is essential. Candidates must also be flexible regarding participation in school events and activities. Some experience with Japanese learning and teaching styles will be helpful.
DUTIES: Teach English language classes in an intensive coordinated program. Class load is 20 hours a week. Instructors are also expected to hold 5 office hours a week, attend faculty meetings and participate in occasional school/dorm events and recruitment activities.
SALARY & BENEFITS: 300,000 yen per month. Free housing near campus, subsidized health insurance, paid vacation and holidays, relocation allowance, contract completion bonus.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit cover letter, resume highlighting teaching experience and three letters of reference (non-returnable) to Cameron Crawford, Chairperson of the IEP Hiring Committee, SIUC-N, 439-1 Nagahashi, Nakajo, Niigata, Japan 959-2637. Email inquiries and applications can be sent to siucnsearch@yahoo.com
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until positions are filled.