Fixed-Term Positions in English Academic Writing

Organisation/Company

The University of Tokyo

Department

Department of English Language

Research Field

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Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline

3 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)

Country

Japan

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The ALESS and ALESA Programs teach compulsory English courses at the University of Tokyo. In ALESS writing classes, science students design a simple controlled experiment and write a scientific essay in the IMRaD format. In ALESA writing classes, social sciences and humanities students conduct research on a topic and write an argumentative essay using proper scholarly apparatus. Half-semester FLOW courses are designed to enhance fluency in academic discussion. The average class size is 15 students. The curriculum of the ALESS and ALESA Programs is under constant refinement through collaboration among all faculty.
https://eng2.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp

[Work content and job description]
The appointee will teach six 105-minute English classes (https://eng2.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ ) and one senior division class (Global Liberal Arts https://globe.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/globalliberalarts.html ) each week. There are 13 to 14 teaching weeks per semester and two semesters per year. The courses taught include academic writing for first-year undergraduates (science students in the case of ALESS, humanities students in the case of ALESA), classes designed to improve fluency in academic discussion (FLOW), and a Global Liberal Arts course. The appointee will also participate in curriculum development and regular program meetings. Applicants who also possess a first language or an equivalent level of Japanese may be offered a role assisting management in exchange for a reduction of other duties.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
153-8902 Tokyo 3-8-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Six junior division classes:
The University of Tokyo (Komaba Campus)
3-8-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan
One senior division class:
The Hongo campus, the Komaba campus, or online:
The University of Tokyo (Hongo Campus)
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Japan
Scope of change: Place designated by the University. (In principle, reassignment or secondment will not be ordered against one’s will. Details are in accordance with Article 4 of the University of Tokyo Regulations on Conditions of Employment of Academic Staff).

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Hiring date:2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2026-09-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:The appointee will teach six 105-minute English classes and one senior division class (Global Liberal Arts) each week. There are 13 to 14 teaching weeks per semester and two semesters per year. The courses taught include academic writing for first-year undergraduates (science students in the case of ALESS, humanities students in the case of ALESA), classes designed to improve fluency in academic discussion (FLOW), and a Global Liberal Arts course. The appointee will also participate in curriculum development and regular program meetings. Applicants who also possess a first language or an equivalent level of Japanese may be offered a role assisting management in exchange for a reduction of other duties.

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126020429&ln_jor=1

[Compensation]
Annual salary:6 million yen - 7 million yen
Working hours:09:00-17:00
Break time:12:15-13:00
Employment type:Contract employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027
Following the initial term of employment, the employment agreement may be renewed annually in 12-month contracts. Renewal of the employment agreement will be determined by all relevant factors, including budget status, job performance, and conduct.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:14 days

[Various systems]
Transportation expenses:available
Retirement age:available

[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance:available
Employees' Pension Insurance:available
Worker's accident insurance:available
Employment insurance:available

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
No smoking on site in principle (Designated outdoor smoking areas are available)

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

The University of Tokyo

Country

Japan

City

Tokyo

City

Tokyo

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