Department Website: http://ec.doshisha.ac.jp/
RESPONSIBILITIES and QUALIFICATIONS
- Teach the core curriculum course "Cultural Foundations of Christian Education," alongside courses such as "Service Learning Practicum" and "Seminar in Educational and Cultural Studies."
- Demonstrate fluency in both English and Japanese, with the ability to teach and work effectively in either language.
- Maintain a strong research profile and demonstrate excellence in teaching, specifically using experience-based and place-based learning pedagogies.
- Show commitment to the university’s principles and the department's objectives, including a willingness to navigate Japanese university culture and assist with administrative duties.
COURSES TO BE TAUGHT
Undergraduate Courses:
"Cultural Foundations of Christian Education," "Service Learning Practicum," "First-Year Seminar," "Seminar in Educational and Cultural Studies," etc.
Graduate Courses:
"Advanced Lectures in Cultural Foundations of Christian Education," "Cultural Foundations of Christian Education," etc.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit the following documents via email with the subject line: "EDUCATION AND CULTURE APPLICATION"
Application Email Address: ji-shajim@mail.doshisha.ac.jp
(Note: Please ensure the total email size does not exceed 10MB to guarantee delivery.)
Curriculum Vitae: Including educational background, teaching experience, and academic publications. Peer-reviewed/refereed articles should be clearly indicated. Please attach a recent 5x6 cm photograph.
Statement of Intent: A statement explaining your philosophy of education and research objectives (written in English or Japanese).
Sample Syllabi: Detailed syllabi for two undergraduate courses: "Cultural Foundations of Christian Education" and "Service Learning Practicum." (Each course must consist of 15 ninety-minute sessions.)
References: Names and contact information for two referees.
Academic Publications: Copies of three publications representing your academic expertise. For books or materials not readily available in digital format, please submit the bibliographic information (including ISBN) along with a summary of approximately 500 words (or 2,000 characters in Japanese). Papers must be submitted in PDF format.
