Position opening for part-time Introduction to Translation.

Organisation/Company

Tama University

Department

School of Global Studies

Research Field

Political sciences
Ethics in physical sciences
Geography
Ethics in health sciences
Juridical sciences
Economics
Language sciences
Demography
History
Educational sciences
Ethics in natural sciences
Literature
Religious sciences
Sociology
Psychological sciences
Management sciences
Philosophy
Ethics in social sciences
Criminology
Communication sciences
Arts
Anthropology
Cultural studies

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

5 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The School of Global Studies at Tama University strives to cultivate students equipped with the English communication and problem-solving skills essential in today’s global society. We are seeking one part-time instructors who demonstrate both enthusiasm and expertise in providing education that prepares students to support people as they move across borders, cultures, and languages.
https://www.tama.ac.jp/info/employment.html

[Work content and job description]
・Responsible for teaching the course “Introduction to Translation” for third-year and higher-level students.
・The course is offered in either the spring or fall semester and consists of two consecutive 90-minute sessions for students in their second year or above.
・In this course, students will develop the skills necessary to translate English into natural Japanese through basic training in translation concepts, processes, ethics, techniques, and methods.
・The successful applicant is expected to demonstrate the ability to teach translation by effectively integrating theoretical and practical perspectives.
・A high level of English proficiency is required. However, classes will be conducted primarily in Japanese.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
252-0805 Kanagawa Engyo 802, Fujisawa City

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Hiring date:2026-04-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2026-04-01 00:00:00

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D125102681&ln_jor=1

[Compensation]
Wage per class Amount:40000 yen - 40000 yen
Wages description:Wage per class Amount : 40000 yen ~ 40000 yen
If you teach one class per week (90 minutes), you will receive a　monthly salary of 40,000 yen.
For a one-semester course, the total payment will be made over six months.
Working hours:09:00-17:50
Break time:12:10-13:00
Employment type:Part-timer
Employment type description:Part-time Lecturer
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:1 year contract (renewable under the provisions of TamaUniversity).
Probationary period:Probationary period absent

[Various systems]

[Insurance]

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Tama University

Country

Japan

City

Kanagawa

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