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University or Organization: Language Institute of Japan (LIOJ) Rank of Job: Teacher Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics, TESOL Description: English Teacher Full time With a change in directorship and direction, LIOJ is seeking creative and dedicated teachers who enjoy working with a variety of students in an array of programs, are highly organized with short/long-term time management skills, like being part of a team, are keen to be active in professional development, and are flexible. Write curriculum, develop materials for, and teach EFL to community course students of all levels from young children to adults. Possibly teach business English. Also teach concurrent residential immersion programs for high school students (large groups); prepare and conduct classes during workshops for teachers of English; and plan and participate in extracurricular activities. University degree (MA in a relevant field preferred) and at least two years teaching both adults and children required. Demonstrated interest in teaching children is important because half of the regular teaching hours are dedicated to children's classes. Excellent writing skills are also necessary. Sponsorship is available. Paid orientation (at half salary). Renewable contract. Starting date: March 2004. In your cover letter please indicate where you saw this ad. Apply by mail with a) a resume, b) diploma(s), c) an essay (one page maximum titled ''Why I Want to Work at LIOJ''), and d) three letters of reference (referees should have first-hand knowledge of applicant's teaching) to Search Committee, LIOJ (Language Institute of Japan), Asia Center Odawara, Shiroyama 4-14-1, Odawara, Kanagawa, 250-0045, Japan. Electronic (fax or e-mail) and incomplete application packages will not be considered. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until a suitable candidate is found. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Visit our homepage, please. Address for Applications: Attn: Program Developer Stephen Shrader LIOJ (Language Institute of Japan) Asia Center Odawara, Shiroyama 4-14-1 Odawara, Kanagawa 250-0045 Japan Applications are due by 13-Dec-2003 Contact Information: Program Developer Stephen Shrader Email: lioj.geoMail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issueyahoo.com Tel: 0465-23-1677 Fax: 0465-23-1688 Website: http://www.geocities.com/lioj.geo