The Institute for Excellence in Higher Education at Tohoku University is recruiting for the following position.
Position
Title: | Lecturer |
Affiliation: | Institute for Excellence in Higher Education |
Term of Employment: | Non-Tenured |
Location: | Institute for Excellence in Higher Education, Kawauchi 41, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, 980-8576, Japan |
Start Date: | April 1, 2026, or the earliest possible date thereafter |
Job Description
The successful candidate will teach English courses and collaborate with other faculty members to carry out tasks related to the implementation and management of the English curriculum. They will also be involved in:
- 雷速体育_中国足彩网¥在线直播ing and practicing English language education at the university level
- 雷速体育_中国足彩网¥在线直播, development, evaluation, and improvement of the English education programs
- Additional work at the Center for Culture and Language Education and the Institute for Excellence in Higher Education
For further details, including how to apply, please see here.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in English education or a related field, or equivalent qualifications
- Extensive experience in teaching English language at the university level
- Necessary educational experience and research achievements to fulfill the responsibilities described above
- Enthusiasm and ability to effectively and collaboratively advance English language education reform
- Ability to teach all levels of classes, and in principle, be available to teach during any time slot
- High-level proficiency in Japanese is preferred, regardless of the applicant's country of origin
How to Apply
The following application materials should be sent via email to iehe-kobo*grp.tohoku.ac.jp (replace * with @):
- Curriculum Vitae (University format, with a photograph attached)
※Please be sure to use the downloadable form from this link. - List of Educational and 雷速体育_中国足彩网¥在线直播 Achievements
For research achievements, please divide them into books, journal articles, conference presentations, and others. Clearly indicate whether each item was peer-reviewed. Journal articles should be divided into peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed, with numbers assigned to each group. A "peer-reviewed article" refers to a highly reliable paper that has undergone evaluation by experts in the same field, and has been recognized for its academic quality, originality, and the validity of the research methods. For educational achievements, please list the course titles, universities, teaching periods, number of class hours for each course, the levels taught, etc. - Reprints of three major research papers selected from the list (2) above
Include summaries of the papers (around 300 letters in Japanese). - Statement 1: "Your specific thoughts on the research theme you wish to pursue at Tohoku University, including its background and its educational significance."
Approximately 2000 characters in Japanese, or 1500 words in English. - Statement 2: "A practical discussion on the necessary perspectives and key considerations for creating effective EGAP English teaching materials."
Approximately 2000 characters in Japanese, or 1500 words in English. - One letter of recommendation
- The name, affiliation, and contact information of an additional individual who can provide insight into your qualifications, separate from the recommender
- If Japanese is not your first language, please submit a copy of your score certificate from the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) or an equivalent exam, if available.
All application materials must be submitted in PDF format and password protected. The password must be provided by a separate email. Indicate "CLC2025-E1" in the subject field.
Please make sure to check that you received a confirmation receipt. If you do not receive the confirmation within two business days (excluding weekends, holidays, and other non-working days) after the submission date, be sure to call and confirm whether your application documents have been received. Letters of recommendation must be sent directly to the designated email address by the recommender, separately from the other application materials. Please note that submitted materials will not be returned.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews at Tohoku University, and they will be responsible for their own travel expenses. Candidates located overseas may opt for online interviews.
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025 by 11:59 pm (JST)
About the Institute
The Institute for Excellence in Higher Education takes pride in being a unique organization that develops and promotes liberal education and the internationalization of higher education. The institute not only serves as an innovative research hub to establish new models of higher education, but also as a provider of higher liberal arts and sciences education and robust systems to support and nurture its students. The diverse areas of this institute all come together to create a driving force that aims to propel higher education innovation forward.
雷速体育_中国足彩网¥在线直播:
Professor Shizuka Sakurai,
Institute for Excellence in Higher Education, Center for Culture and Language
Email: shizuka.sakurai.c4tohoku.ac.jp