University English Lecturer Japan

Now recruiting for Spring 2026. We are accepting applications for teaching positions on our University Program from applicants both inside and outside Japan for the Spring 2026 term.

How to Apply

Please apply using the form below.

Program Information

We are seeking highly motivated educators to teach English at universities in Japan. This is an opportunity for enthusiastic teachers to develop their teaching skills while experiencing life in a different country.

Qualifications

• University graduates with a bachelor's degree or higher, plus one of the following:
• Experience teaching EFL/ESL in a classroom environment, along with a teaching certificate (TEFL/TESL/TESOL) and/or teaching credentials or qualifications (elementary/primary/secondary)
• 1000+ hours of EFL/ESL classroom teaching experience in lieu of teaching certificates, credentials, or qualifications
• No Japanese language ability is required.

Contract Period

• Spring Term — April/May to July (approx. 3 to 4 months)
• Fall Term — September to December/January/February (approx. 3 to 5 months)

Location

Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, and Nagoya.

Compensation

• Approximately 260,000 yen per month for instructors with a teaching certificate or qualification, but fewer than 499 hours of actual classroom teaching experience
• Approximately 275,000 yen per month or more for instructors with a teaching certificate or qualification who have 500+ hours of actual classroom teaching experience
• Approximately 275,000 yen per month or more for instructors who have 1000+ hours of actual classroom teaching experience in lieu of teaching qualifications

Note: Compensation is based on an hourly rate of pay. Exact monthly earnings fluctuate but over the course of a contract period average out to the figures listed above.

Benefits

• Housing can be arranged at the following costs (covers rent, utilities, and monthly maintenance fees):
  • 81,000 yen per month for a private room in a social residence
  • 98,000 yen per month for a studio-type apartment
• Flight reimbursement of up to 1,200 USD for those coming to Japan for Spring 2026
• Working visa sponsorship is available
• Renewable contract

Additional Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher (preferred)
• Total 3 years’ experience (6 or more terms/semesters) in teaching at university/community college (all subjects) (preferred)

About Westgate

Westgate aims to shape the future of English education in Japan. We have been providing conversation-based practical English lessons since 1983 and hire around 180 instructors every term. Generations of Japanese students have developed their communicative English skills and cultural awareness through our programs. As well as helping to shape the direction of our students’ lives and careers, we have also been a gateway to career development for countless English instructors around the world. Find out more about Westgate at https://www.westgatejapan.com/.