ANNOUNCEMENT: POSITION AVAILABLE


1. POSITION
   A  position for a tenured professor or associate 
/ assistant professor in English-Japanese translation 
studies beginning from April 1, 2008 is available 
at Seisen University, Tokyo.  Country of origin is open.  

2.  QUALIFICATIONS
   Native English ability with an MA or above. 
 Appropriate English and Japanese capability for teaching 
and doing translation, with publications showing interest 
in theoretical issues.  Experience in translating literary works. 
At least three years of teaching experience in Japan required. 
 Age up to 55.  Japanese language ability sufficient 
to participate in committee and general administrative work. 
 At least five publications required.  
Those persons who are short-listed will be interviewed. 

3. DUTIES
   Teaching a minimum of five courses in the English curriculum,
 plus contributing to the graduate program and participating 
in administrative work as a full time member of the English Department.  

4.  SALARY & BENEFITS
   The  standard university salary scale and benefits 
(health insurance, bonuses, etc.) will apply depending on the 
level of formal education and the number of years of professional
 teaching experience.

5. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
(1) Full resume with recent photo.  
The resume must give exact dates for schooling and work positions
 (day, month, year) in Japanese where relevant.
(2) List of publications, presentations and academic association memberships.
(3) Five publications (both translations and theoretical papers )
(4) Three letters of recommendation preferably from recent places of employment.
(5) Copy of highest diploma.
(6) Evidence of Japanese language proficiency
 (authorized Japanese language test scores, etc.)
(7) An essay of about 800-1000 words 
on your potential contributions to teaching at Seisen University.


6. APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 12, 2007

7. APPLICATION ADDRESS

Department of English, chair
Seisen University
3-16-21 Higashi Gotanda
Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8642

 Note:  Send the application and documents by registered mail to the above.

8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional information contact Seisen University Official Website
URL: http://www.seisen-u.ac.jp/

9.   ANNOUNCEMENT OF DECISION
Short-listed candidates will be contacted by the end of  May, 2007.