Professor, English Language Program, Humber-KGU Partnership - FLAS

Overview

Position:
Part-Time Professor, English Language Program (Humber-Kansai Gaidai University Partnership) – FLAS

Location:

Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka, Japan. Status:
Part-time teaching contract. Faculty:
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Salary:
Academic starting salaries are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience.

Find Your Spot  Humber, our career paths open up a world of possibilities. We strive to nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best each day. This role contributes to Humber’s position as a leading polytechnic in Ontario through collaboration with the KGU partnership.

• Deliver a combination of English for Academic Purposes (EAP), TOEFL and IELTS Preparation, Workplace Communication, and Canadian Society & Culture curricula at the KGU campus in Osaka, primarily in EAP and exam preparation courses (reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, research, study/exam skills).
• Participate in the refinement and redesign of curricula; define and evaluate learning outcomes; develop appropriate learning materials.
• Provide academic counseling to students with consideration for the international context of the program.
• Collaborate with program members in KGU and Humber’s FLAS staff to support student pathways, provide mentorship, and contribute to the overall program and partnership.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• TESL Canada/Ontario accreditation (OCELT preferred).
• A minimum of two years’ teaching experience in a Canadian or international post-secondary ESL environment.
• Engaging and effective teaching skills; ability to coach and support students; experience managing classroom dynamics; strong knowledge of current pedagogical principles; ability to work with students from varied educational and cultural backgrounds; well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative team player with a commitment to a positive team culture.

The successful candidate must:

• Participate in a program orientation in Toronto.
• Be able to live in Japan for a minimum of 9 months.
• Demonstrate cultural competency to develop and deliver culturally responsive curriculum.

• An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution poised to do great things.
• Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed in your job.
• Amazing perks and the opportunity to work within a highly supportive team.

Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment. Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to self-identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

All forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment ().

Hours per Week: 18. Job Type: Non-Full-Time Professor Contract.

Work Locations:
North Campus, 205 Humber College Blvd., Etobicoke M9W 5L7.

Final date to receive applications:
January 13, 2026. Job Posting: 1/7/26. Department:
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

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