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Non-Tenured Full-Time IBDP Lecturer (Biology and Chemistry) (expired)

Company
Ritsumeikan Uji Junior & Senior High School (立命館宇治中学校・高等学校)
Job ID
148917
Location
宇治市, Kyoto, Japan
Post date
May 9, 2023
Industry
Education / Teaching
Function
Licensed, Certified Teacher, Professor
Work Type
Contract / Experienced (Non-Manager)
Salary
Amount not specified

Requirements

  • English: Native level (preferred)
  • 1) Speaks English as a first language or demonstrates equivalent ability.
  • 2) Holds a valid Japanese VISA (preferred)
  • 3) Applicants must be able to teach Higher Level diploma classes in Chemistry and Biology, as well as other IB subjects if possible.
  • 4) At a minimum, applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in the study of Chemistry or Biology, or hold an undergraduate degree comprising units in one or more of these subjects.
  • 5) Applicants are expected to hold an official IB certificate in Chemistry or Biology (in-person or online) or have workshop experience.

Description

Ritsumeikan Uji High School
Non-Tenured Full-Time (Tokubetsu) IBDP Lecturer
Recruitment Information 2023

1. Title of Positions: Teacher of IB Diploma: Biology and Chemistry

2. Number of Positions: A few, at the rank of Non-Tenured Full-time (Tokubetsu) IBDP Lecturer.

3. Workplace and start date:
● Workplace: Ritsumeikan Uji High School
● Location: Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
● Start Date: September 1, 2023

4. Requirements
1) Speaks English as a first language or demonstrates equivalent ability.
2) Holds a valid Japanese VISA (preferred)
3) Applicants must be able to teach Higher Level diploma classes in Chemistry and Biology, as well as other IB subjects if possible.
4) At a minimum, applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in the study of Chemistry or Biology, or hold an undergraduate degree comprising units in one or more of these subjects.
5) Applicants are expected to hold an official IB certificate in Chemistry or Biology (in-person or online) or have workshop experience. Information on IB professional development workshops can be found at this address: https://ibo.org/professional-development/find-events-and-workshops/(Workshop expenses are at your own expense.)
6) Applicants with recognized teaching certifications are preferred. Successful applicants will also be required to obtain Japanese high school teaching certification. The school will advise the applicant and assist with this.

5. Application Deadline:
The position(s) will remain open until filled.

6. Application Documents in English (please include the following items):
Please be prepared to submit the following documents in PDF format:
1) Curriculum Vitae (Format Supplied at http://en.ritsumeikan-trust.jp/info/employment/)
2) (Optional) Personal Curriculum Vitae (Upload PDF)
3) Copies/digital scans of Cover letter stating your reason for applying, your educational philosophy, and your understanding of IB pedagogy. (Format Supplied)
4) Copies/digital scans of all university diplomas, both undergraduate and graduate. (Upload PDF)
5) Copies/digital scans of Academic transcripts from the undergraduate and graduate school. (Upload PDF)
6) Copies/digital scans of all teaching certificates (e.g., Official IB certification, TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, DELTA, etc.), as well as a copy of your home country teaching certification, if you have one. (Upload PDF)
7) Copies/digital scans of the front and back sides of your Japanese residence card.. (Upload PDF)

*Application Documents 1), 2) and 3) must be completed in English.

7. Application process:
1) First-Stage: Applicant document screening.
a) The school may conduct a telephone pre-interview with certain candidates.
b) Information submitted by applicants may be subjected to verification screening.
2) Second-Stage: Sample lesson and interview at Ritsumeikan Uji High School or over Zoom.
a) In the case of an applicant based overseas, an online interview and sample lesson may be conducted.
* Successful candidates’ appointments are contingent upon a successful health examination prior to taking up the position.
*No transportation allowance can be offered to cover these costs.

8. Conditions:
1) The initial contract will run from September 1st, 2023 through August 31, 2024.
2) Subsequent contracts will each run for (1) academic year, from September 1 through August 31. The contract may be renewed a maximum of four (4) times (total of 5 years) upon mutual agreement between employer and employee.
3) The contract is administered in accordance with the various regulations of the Ritsumeikan Educational Corporation.

9. Remuneration and benefits:
Yearly Salary
(Paid in monthly installments)
    4.566 million yen (1st year)
4.866 million yen (2nd year)
5.178 million yen (3rd – 5th years)

・Single one-way flight provided to successful applicants coming from outside Japan
・Daily transport allowance to and from workplace
・Regular professional development opportunities, including international IB workshops
・Yearly monetary bonus for professional development
・Enrolment in the Japan Association for the Promotion and Mutual Aid of Private Schools  
 (health insurance)
・Opportunities for programme development and coordination, including academic curriculum,   
 student pastoral care, special educational needs (SEN), and extra-curricular supervision.

Last modified on June 9, 2023

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