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Lakeland University Japan
1 Chome 10-5 Yokoami
Sumida City, Tokyo
130-0015

Current Openings:

Lakeland University Japan (LUJ) is a recognized by the Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT) as a foreign campus in Japan. We offer Associate of Arts degrees as well as Bachelor’s degrees on our Japan campus which hosts students and faculty from more than 20+ different countries. As a campus of an American university in Japan, LUJ teaches in English and proudly offers the same curriculum (on selected majors) as our home campus in Wisconsin.

LUJ is currently seeking administrative personnel to work on the weekends on our campus in Ryougoku, Tokyo.
We are looking for highly motivated and responsible individuals who can take care of facility management tasks and also help with content creation and marketing support.

Lakeland University Japan (LUJ) is a recognized by the Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT) as a foreign campus in Japan. We offer Associate of Arts degrees as well as Bachelor’s degrees on our Japan campus which hosts students and faculty from more than 20+ different countries. As a campus of an American university in Japan, LUJ teaches in English and proudly offers the same curriculum (on selected majors) as our home campus in Wisconsin.

LUJ is currently seeking candidates for part-time faculty positions (open rank) in various subject areas. The area of specialization is open, but candidates must be able to teach introductory courses as well as more advanced courses to begin January 6 or May 7 2025.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who have a passion for education and are willing to help our students achieve their educational objectives.

Work content and job description

① Teach 1 or 2 courses per term

② Office hours

Assigned department

Jane P. Batten and David R. Black School for International Studies

Job type

Adjunct Instructor

Research field

Others - Unspecified

Wages

Wage per class Amount : 13000 yen ~

Working hours

Working hours : 09:00-20:00

Working hours will change according to the class schedule.

Qualifications

Education and Degree Requirements

Ph.D. / Doctor / Master

Master's Degree on relevant discipline. Ph.D. is preferred

Work experience

Experience teaching at university level is not required, though it can help the application.

Employment Type

Part-time

Contract period

Nontenured - Non-tenure track

Part-time contract renewable upon successful review.

Probationary period absent

Work location

130-0015 Tokyo 1-10-5 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, 130-0015 Japan

All courses are taught at our Ryogoku, Tokyo Campus

Compensation

Transportation expenses : Up to 25,000 yen per month

This is a part-time position and schedule will be negotiated with the Dean of Faculty.

Job content supplemental explanation

This position involves teaching one or two courses per term in our undergraduate program at our Tokyo campus in Ryogoku.

Each course will be taught two days a week over 12-13 weeks followed by one meeting during final exam week.

Included areas:

• Data Science

• Hospitality

• General/Business Law

• Psychology

• Math/Astronomy/Physics (Sciences)

• Communications

• Traditional Japanese Arts

• Japanese Language

• English Language (Academic Writing)

LUJ has 3 terms per year and successful candidates might be offered the chance to extend the contract.

Candidates must have a Japanese visa that allows them to work.

Application period

2024/10/20~2024/12/20 Deadline for receipt

Search will end when position is filled.

Application method

Submit all documents listed below by email (PDF format):

1. Cover letter detailing your qualifications and skills as they relate to the position

2. Detailed curriculum vitae

3. Academic achievements

4. A sample syllabus for one semester Introductory course

5. Statement on Teaching

6. Statement on Research

7. Names and contact information of two references

8. Copy of your degree certificate for M.A./Ph.D.

All documents must be submitted to search@japan.lakeland.edu.

We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

Selection / Notification of result

1. Initial screening of application documents

2. Interview and a mock lesson in your field will be requested

Once these two stages are passed successfully, the candidate will be notified by email.

Only those who have passed the screening process will be contacted about the next step.

Notification of result

Candidates without a Japanese visa that allows them to work will not be considered.

Those who have passed the screening process will be contacted about the next step.

Those who pass the interview stage will be notified by email within 1 week after the interview.

Contracts will be issued in December 2024 (planned)

Contact details

Lakeland University Japan

Jane P. Batten and David R. Black School for International Studies

Search Committee

0362404243

search@japan.lakeland.edu

Lakeland University Japan (LUJ) is a recognized by the Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT) as a foreign campus in Japan. We offer Associate of Arts degrees as well as Bachelor’s degrees on our Japan campus which hosts students and faculty from more than 20+ different countries. As a campus of an American university in Japan, LUJ teaches in English and proudly offers the same curriculum (on selected majors) as our home campus in Wisconsin.

LUJ is currently seeking administrative personnel to work in the following departments:

  • General Affairs/Academic Affairs
  • Student Affairs
  • Finance

We are looking for highly motivated and responsible individuals who have good time management skills.

Work content and job description

① Process student requests

② Management of department cash box

③Data entry and report production

④Receive phone calls and redirect customer requests to appropriated departments

⑤ Operational help in events

⑥ Provide administrative support to faculty and students

Assigned department

Administration

Job type

Administrative duties related to the assigned department.

Wages

Annual Salary : 3 million yen ~ 5 million yen

① Minimum monthly salary of 250,000 yen (before taxes), actual salary will be determined according to experience

② Employees' pension insurance, health insurance and others

③ Monthly commuting and housing allowances provided (if eligible)

Working hours

Working hours : 09:00-18:00

Holidays: Weekends, national holidays and company designated holidays (excluding university events).

Overtime and other explanations: Working hours are deemed as 8 hours per day not including 1-hour break.

Qualifications

Education and Degree Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree

Japanese valid visa (with work permit)

Fluent Japanese and English ability.

Work experience

Work experience is not required, though it can help the application.

Employment Type

Full-time

Contract period

From January 2025 until April 2025 (trial period).

From April 2025 until March 2026 (one year contract issued after successful trial period).

Work location

130-0015 Tokyo 1-10-5 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, 130-0015 Japan

Compensation

Transportation expenses: Available (company rules apply)

Insurance

Stipulated by the law

Job content supplemental explanation

Lakeland University Japan is experiencing an increase in enrollment and additional staff members are required to support our operations in Japan. This position involves a great deal of responsibility as the selected candidate will be responsible for direct communication with students and faculty.

The successful candidate is expected to have good interpersonal and conversational skills, be comfortable with receiving calls in English and Japanese from customers and be able to present departmental reports to the management team in Japan.

Application period

2024/10/20~2024/12/10 Deadline for receipt

Search will end when position is filled.

Application method

Submit all documents listed below by email in Japanese and English (PDF format):

1.Cover letter detailing your qualifications and skills as they relate to the position

2.Detailed curriculum vitae

3.Names and contact information of two references

All documents must be submitted electronically to search@japan.lakeland.edu.

We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

Selection / Notification of result

1. Initial screening of application documents*

2. Interviews

Once these two stages are passed successfully, the candidate will be notified by email.

*Only those who have passed the initial screening will be contacted about the interviews.

Notification of result

Only candidates who have passed the screening process will be contacted about the next step.

Those who pass the interview stage will be notified by email within 1 week after the interview.

Contracts will be issued in December 2024 (planned) with January 14 as the starting date (negotiable).

Contact details

Lakeland University Japan

HR Department

0362404243

search@japan.lakeland.edu

Lakeland University Japan (LUJ) is a recognized by the Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT) as a foreign campus in Japan. We offer Associate of Arts degrees as well as Bachelor’s degrees on our Japan campus which hosts students and faculty from more than 20+ different countries. As a campus of an American university in Japan, LUJ teaches in English and proudly offers the same curriculum (on selected majors) as our home campus in Wisconsin.

LUJ is currently seeking administrative personnel to work in the following departments:

  • General Affairs/Academic Affairs
  • Student Affairs
  • Finance

We are looking for highly motivated and responsible individuals who have good time management skills.

Work content and job description

① Process student requests

② Management of department cash box

③Data entry and report production

④Receive phone calls and redirect customer requests to appropriated departments

⑤ Operational help in events

⑥ Provide administrative support to faculty and students

Assigned department

Administration

Job type

Administrative duties related to the assigned department.

Wages

Annual Salary : 3 million yen ~ 5 million yen

① Minimum monthly salary of 250,000 yen (before taxes), actual salary will be determined according to experience

② Employees' pension insurance, health insurance and others

③ Monthly commuting and housing allowances provided (if eligible)

Working hours

Working hours : 09:00-18:00

Holidays: Weekends, national holidays and company designated holidays (excluding university events).

Overtime and other explanations: Working hours are deemed as 8 hours per day not including 1-hour break.

Qualifications

Education and Degree Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree

Japanese valid visa (with work permit)

Fluent Japanese and English ability.

Work experience

Work experience is not required, though it can help the application.

Employment Type

Full-time

Contract period

From January 2025 until April 2025 (trial period).

From April 2025 until March 2026 (one year contract issued after successful trial period).

Work location

130-0015 Tokyo 1-10-5 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, 130-0015 Japan

Compensation

Transportation expenses: Available (company rules apply)

Insurance

Stipulated by the law

Job content supplemental explanation

Lakeland University Japan is experiencing an increase in enrollment and additional staff members are required to support our operations in Japan. This position involves a great deal of responsibility as the selected candidate will be responsible for direct communication with students and faculty.

The successful candidate is expected to have good interpersonal and conversational skills, be comfortable with receiving calls in English and Japanese from customers and be able to present departmental reports to the management team in Japan.

Application period

2024/10/20~2024/12/10 Deadline for receipt

Search will end when position is filled.

Application method

Submit all documents listed below by email in Japanese and English (PDF format):

1.Cover letter detailing your qualifications and skills as they relate to the position

2.Detailed curriculum vitae

3.Names and contact information of two references

All documents must be submitted electronically to search@japan.lakeland.edu.

We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

Selection / Notification of result

1. Initial screening of application documents*

2. Interviews

Once these two stages are passed successfully, the candidate will be notified by email.

*Only those who have passed the initial screening will be contacted about the interviews.

Notification of result

Only candidates who have passed the screening process will be contacted about the next step.

Those who pass the interview stage will be notified by email within 1 week after the interview.

Contracts will be issued in December 2024 (planned) with January 14 as the starting date (negotiable).

Contact details

Lakeland University Japan

HR Department

0362404243

search@japan.lakeland.edu