The Institute for Excellence in Higher Education at Tohoku University is recruiting for the following positions.

Position

Job Description

The successful candidate will actively promote English language education reform and teach English courses. They will also be involved in:

1. Research and practice in English language education at the university level
2. Helping to develop and improve the General Education English curriculum
3. Other duties at the Center for Culture and Language Education, Institute for Excellence in Higher Education

For further details, including how to apply, please see here.

Qualifications

1. A Ph.D. in English education or a related field, or equivalent qualifications and abilities
2. Some experience teaching English at the university level
3. Other requirements:

• Candidates must have the educational experience and research achievements necessary to carry out the responsibilities described above, as well as the enthusiasm and ability to contribute to English language education reform.
• Candidates must be able to teach all types of English classes offered at our university to students at CEFR proficiency levels B1 to B2. TheyThey must also be available to teach in any time slot during working hours.
• Preference will be given to candidates with sufficient Japanese proficiency to perform their duties in Japanese. Please submit a copy of your Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) score report or an equivalent certificate, if available.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following documents via e-mail:

1. Curriculum Vitae, with a photograph attached (please download and use this form that follows the University's format: link.)
2. List of educational and research achievements (separated into books, journal articles, conference presentations, and others). For journal articles, list only those that are published or in press. Clearly state whether each article is peer-reviewed or non-peer-reviewed, and classify them as "peer-reviewed articles" or "non-peer-reviewed articles." Number each item consecutively within each category. For educational achievements, clearly state the name of the institution, course title, period of instruction, number of class hours for each course, and the level of the students.
3. Copies of three major research papers (in PDF format) selected from the list in (2) above, along with summaries of each paper in Japanese (approximately 300 Japanese characters per paper).
4. Statement: Based on your experience in English language education and your teaching skills, describe how you can contribute to the implementation of Tohoku University's General Education English curriculum and its administration. (Approximately 1,500 Japanese characters or 800 words in English)
5. The name, affiliation, and contact information of an additional individual who can provide insight into your qualifications.
6. A copy of your Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) score certificate, or an equivalent exam score, if available (for non-native Japanese speakers only).

Documents must be sent to iehe-kobogrp.tohoku.ac.jp with "CLC2026-E5" in the subject field.

Applicants must submit the listed materials in PDF format, protected by a password. The password must be provided by a separate e-mail. Please make sure to check the confirmation of 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.

Application Deadline: September 15, 2026, by 23:59 (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.