Lecturer (Japanese)

Closing date: 23:59 GMT Friday 20th June 2025
Interviews will be held Wednesday 2nd July 2025

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the education of globally engaged graduates studying for degrees across a range of disciplines, teaching Japanese language to students as part of Languages for All, located within the Department of Languages and Cultures at the University of Reading, UK. You will join a multilingual team of professional and supportive language educators, helping deliver the Department’s mission to equip Reading graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the globalised society, teaching and supporting students in their learning journey and contributing to the maintenance of academic standards. The University, set on a Green Flag Award winning campus, has a wide range of excellent benefits on offer to its employees, from professional development opportunities to services supporting personal health, wellbeing, family life and finances. 

We are seeking a committed, adaptable and well-organised individual who have a keen interest in language teaching and a sensitivity towards the individual needs of students. 

You will have: 

• Experience of teaching Japanese as a foreign language (JLPT N5-N3, or A1-B1 CEFR equivalent) in a classroom setting
• Experience of motivating and supporting students in their learning according to the needs of a specific cohort and individual students 
• Ability to adapt and develop learning materials  
• Experience of assessing student learning and provide effective feedback  
• A first degree in Japanese language or related discipline 
• A relevant qualification in HE teaching and/or Japanese language teaching, applied linguistics, or relevant recognised training in foreign language teaching, or equivalent vocational experience 
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, both in English and in Japanese 
• Intercultural awareness enabling interaction and cooperation in a multicultural environment 
• Skills in using digital learning platforms and MS Office software 

Contact Name: Chiara Cirillo
Contact Job Title: Director Languages for All
Contact Email address: c.cirillo@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Yuko Tochii
Alternative Contact Job Title: Japanese Lead Languages for All
Alternative Contact Email address: y.tochii@reading.ac.uk 

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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