Opening for a part-time lecturer in the Department of German

The Department of German, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Dokkyo University is pleased to announce an opening for a temporary faculty member. We would be grateful if you could inform any potential applicants at your universities, faculties, or institutions.

1. Position
Part-time lecturer for German classes

2. Number of positions
One

3. Courses to be taught
German for a first or second foreign language: "SOGO-Deutsch" (Comprehensive German), Middle-level and Upper-level German classes

4. Teaching Days
Academic year 2020: both Monday and Tuesday 10:55-17:10. Please let us know if other days are also available

5. Appointment
Beginning on April 1, 2020

6. Terms of employment
Renewable yearly by mutual agreement

7. Qualifications and application requirements
(1) Master degree
(2) Native or Native-like level of German
(3) Area of specialization: Humanities, Social science, Comparative Studies, or related field, with a primary focus on German-speaking countries
(4) Experience of teaching at the university level
(5) Any nationality, but must have an adequate level of Japanese for performing teaching and other work-related duties


8. Salary and benefits
Salary: based on the Dokkyo University pay scale
Transportation: paid in accordance with university regulations (including an upper-limit)
Other: health insurance, unemployment insurance not provided

9. Application process
Materials:
(1) A cover letter (including contact email address and telephone number and days available to teach)
(2) Curriculum vitae (photo attached)
(3) List of publications and research/educational activities
(4) A photocopy of the applicant's final degree certificate/diploma
*Materials (2) and (3) above should be typed on our designated forms, downloadable at:
http://www.dokkyo.ac.jp/recruit/index_j.html

10. Selection method
Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview in German and Japanese in December 14. Please note that transportation expenses will not be reimbursed. Applicants' personal information will be handled with care and will not be used for any purpose other than the selection process.

Deadline for application:
Applications should be received not later than November 25, 2019

Address:
Prof. Dr. Sachiko Kimura
Chair of the Department of German, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Dokkyo University
Gakuen-cho 1-1, Soka, Saitama, 340-0042 Japan
* Please write on the envelope "Unterlagen zur Ausschreibung einer Stelle an der Deutschen Abteilung" in red. As a general rule, application materials will not be returned. However, if the applicant wishes the materials to be returned, a stamped self-addressed envelope should be enclosed along with application materials.

Notification of results:
The successful candidate will be notified directly once the selection procedure is complete.

Inquiries:
Prof. Dr. Sachiko Kimura
Chair of the Department of German, Faculty of Foreign Languages
e-mail: skimura[a]dokkyo.ac.jp [a]=@
or
Prof. Dr. Angelika Werner
e-mail: angelika[a]dokkyo.ac.jp

Note:
Information is also provided online on the university homepage:
Address: http://www.dokkyo.ac.jp/recruit/index_j.html