Project Assistant Professor at the Center for Global Education of the University of Tokyo

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Center for Global Education: Outline of the program
The ALESS and ALESA Programs teach compulsory English courses at the University of Tokyo. In ALESS writing classes, science students design and conduct 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://globe.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/index.html

[Work content and job description]
The applicant will teach six 105-minute English classes and one senior division class (Global Liberal Arts) each week from the 2024 A semester. There are 13 to 14 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), workshops designed to improve fluency in academic discussion, and a Global Liberal Arts course. The appointee will also participate in curriculum development and regular program meetings.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
153-8902 Tokyo The University of Tokyo (Komaba Campus) 3-8-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Number of hired description:Basically one, but more will be accepted if conditions are met.
Hiring date:2024-09-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2025-03-31 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation: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. (Probation Period: Six months from the date of employment)