JACET Job Openings: University English Teaching Jobs in Japan (Faculty Recruitment)
If you’re aiming to move beyond ALT/eikaiwa work and build a university-level English teaching career in Japan, the JACET Job Openings page is one of the most useful places to monitor.
JACET (The Japan Association of College English Teachers) is a professional academic association focused on improving tertiary-level English education in Japan and supporting research in language teaching and learning. JACET
What is the JACET Job Openings page?
JACET maintains a faculty recruitment announcement page that compiles job postings (usually as PDFs) from universities and related institutions. The page is published for the convenience of its members, and each listing includes its own application deadline and instructions. JACET
Important note: JACET clearly states that the listings are provided for information only, and JACET does not control or endorse the content—so any questions must be directed to the hiring university or organization. JACET
What kinds of jobs appear there?
You’ll commonly see roles such as:
- Full-time faculty positions (lecturer / assistant professor / contract-based roles, etc.)
- Part-time lecturer / part-time instructor roles
- English program roles connected to universities (sometimes via related organizations)
Because each posting is a PDF, the details vary by institution, but they typically include:
- Job title and department/program
- Contract type and start date
- Courses and responsibilities
- Required qualifications (often MA/PhD-related, publications, experience, Japanese ability, etc.)
- Documents required (CV, publications list, teaching philosophy, references, etc.)
- Submission method (email/postal/online) and deadline
How to use JACET Job Openings effectively
- Check deadlines first
- The page is deadline-driven—some close quickly. JACET explicitly tells applicants to confirm deadlines at each link. JACET
- Open the PDF and build a quick checklist
- Most rejections come from missing documents. Make a checklist per posting (CV format, copies, proof of degrees, publication samples, etc.).
- Apply exactly as instructed
- If they request postal mail, send postal. If they request a specific subject line for email applications, follow it exactly.
- Prepare two versions of your application set
- A “research-heavy” packet (for tenure-track / research-focused roles)
- A “teaching-heavy” packet (for part-time, skills programs, academic writing, communication courses)
Who is JACET best for?
JACET listings are ideal if you are:
- Targeting university / college English teaching in Japan
- Already building an academic profile (or ready to start)
- Comfortable with formal application documents and strict submission rules
If you’re currently an ALT and want to transition, JACET can still be a great “next-step map”—you’ll see what universities are actually asking for and can plan your qualifications accordingly.
https://www.jacet.org/job-openings/
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